I am partial to that the white bass from Lake Erie taste better, but how you care for your catch is very important. There are a handful of small creeks in NW Ohio that have white bass year round and these fish do taste different, even the fillets look different with a slight pinkish hue. White bass average 1 to 2 pounds in size, with a rare 3-pounder caught. Some of the best white bass fishing in the spring can be done from the bank and while wading in the upper reaches of tributaries. The White Bass, also called the Silver Bass, is distinguished by its silver color and white belly. Lake Erie, New York [30-mile radius from Buffalo] Lake Erie’s eastern basin receives heavy fishing pressure, yet it continues to produce exceptional smallmouth catches. Small minnows are sometimes more effective especially when White Bass are biting slowly. I normally get a few from Ohio river tribs mainly in late April/May but this season was less than spectacular for me. The shore fishing for white bass does seem to have fallen off a bit compared to past years, but it may be a cycle thing or global warming or even water temperature or all of the above. The light tackle also lets the strong-pulling white bass put up a good fight. A major tournament with 169 boats was held here in late July 2018. That sounds like big fun , I'd love to try that if I was closer to Erie. I really enjoy fishing at night and W/ bss are my favorite target. However, there are so many places to fish along the lake shore you can't miss hunting them down. 10. Regulations There is no daily bag or size limit on white bass in the Lake Erie Fishing Zone. Small silver-colored spinners and spoons may also catch White Bass. i wish they would go to the shore spots and leave us alone out here so we can catch tasty walleyes. For Your Fresh Fish Call (419) 732-3101 2 Madison Street Port Clinton, OH 43452 Phone: 419-732-3101 Fax: 419-732-2406 Contact Form The white bass is a native species of Lake Erie and has been a popular sport and commercial fish since Ohio's early days. We can't keep them off in some areas out on the boats. White bass taken by angling may not be sold. The white perch, on the other hand, is an invading species that has only recently appeared to be permanently establishing itself in Lake Erie. Light spinning or spin cast tackle is perfect for throwing the small lures needed to hook these fish, and light line in the 6- to 8-pound range is best. Besides the rivers near Sandusky and Lake Erie, what are the best lakes to catch some white bass? This fish is typically around 10" to 14" long and prefers open waters of no more than 30-foot depth. Bass are found along the entire New York shoreline, with hotspots along rocky structure and drop-offs in 15-35 feet of water. Canyon Lake. In addition to Lake Erie, White Bass is commonly found in the Ohio River … Canyon Lake, an 8,308-acre reservoir located just north of San Antonio, has a strong spring white bass run in the Guadalupe River above the reservoir. The finest smallmouth bass fishing in New York State and arguably the entire United States can be found in the waters of Lake Erie.