When it comes to fishing this year, Lake Erie has not disappointed. For those who follow our regular outdoor columns by Forrest Fisher, readers will note he has done a number of articles regarding walleyes.

That is with good reason. During this summer, walleye fishing has been in the spotlight on numerous weekends through tournaments and national contests.

In late August, Fisher wrote about a trip he took with three anglers. In the write-up, he noted the amazing fishery that is Lake Erie. “The eastern basin … includes Buffalo, Sturgeon Point, Sunset Bay, Dunkirk and Barcelona, where stacks of big, clean, suspended fish from roughly late June through October have prevailed. Add good water clarity, adequate forage, cooler, deeper water, and for anglers, that means a consistent trolling bite,” he said. “With a smaller boat, it is easy to make short runs on the right launch day if you trailer to Sturgeon Point, Cattaraugus Creek, Dunkirk or Barcelona. You can be over fish in 2-6 miles instead of making long boat runs from Buffalo.”

There is certainly a hint of autumn in the air, but time remains — as well as some warmth — to get in some reel action.