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May 15, 2023
Finally, the walleye fishing season is here!
We had a good start with nice weather then Mother Nature said “Hey wait a minute I’m not done with wintery type weather for you Lake Erie folks.”
We have a great outlook for this year’s fishery as explained in Travis Hartman’s article about the TAC.
The walleye daily limit for walleye remains at 6 fish with a 15” minimum size limit
The perch limits will not change from last year.
As a reminder as we get this season under way …
- Your guide licenses need to be posted in the lower corner of the port-side widow of your vessel; additionally, be sure you have the accompanying letter with you on board.
- Ohio fishing licenses, be sure you have yours and remind your customers to have theirs.
- Do a radio check.
- Do a light check for those bow lights and running lights.
- Check the horns.
- Check the fire extinguisher or fire suppression system.
- Check your blower fans for your fuel tanks. Fuel explosions are one of the leading causes of fires on boats.
- Be sure your flares are within date.
- Check that the PFD lights are working, and that the whistles are attached.
- Have the necessary placards in place for pollution prevention.
- Is your throwable life ring handy? Does it have your boat name and OH #’s?
- How’s your first aid kit? Fully stocked?
- Check your bilge pumps.
Please be safe out there. Have a good time catching. Return safely.
Respectfully,
Captain Peg
Captain Peg VanVleet
Editor, The Hook
LECBA VP Environmental Issues for Lake Erie
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