Species of Fish

Carp love to be in shallow water, making them perfect for fly-fishing. Try a large rubber legged nymph in a crayfish pattern while wading in muddy areas. 

The Grand River is a hub for channel catfish. Try drifting with a float or cut bait. They eat sucker species, so this works well, or you can try with a worm.

Crappie prefer cold water and can be found in both the Grand River and Lake Erie. Head out during spring and fall, looking in weedy areas close to shore, especially at dusk as they are nocturnal feeders. 

Described as a fun fish to catch, they prefer to live in moving water. Use a float with crickets, worms or trout bait.

During early Spring and late Fall they can be found in dense weeds. Mohawk Marina suggests using crank or jerkbaits when casting.

The main steelhead run in the Grand River starts in August and goes until December 31. Preferring colder water, try using a downrigger or a dipsy diver in Lake Erie with a silver spoon.

Hooked4Life Fly Fishing suggests using a soft bait with a crayfish pattern and head out to deep, still water.

Sticking close to the weeded areas along shore, rocky shoals, and submerged islands, use soft plastics in a crayfish pattern. Use your so plastics in a Carolina rig and bounce along the bottom. 

As the water heats up, Envious Sport Fishing suggests using lead core lines with dipsy divers and downriggers. Light coloured baits work best in shallow water, while dark colours are best in deeper areas.

Found mostly in Lake Erie, try using a small jig with a maggot. Or, in the summer months when targeting in deep water use a sinker and two hooks with minnows.