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Lake Erie is one of the Great Lakes located on the border of Canada and the U.S.
Although the lake is enormous, it is relatively shallow which allows the water to warm up thoroughly during the summer months.
Similarly, it also freezes over quickly in winter.
Lake Erie is one of the most popular fishing lakes in the US, attracting many fishing enthusiasts.
The most prominent species of fish in the lake include perch, salmon, carp, pike and rainbow trout. The best time to fish the lake is early morning.
You will find many bait stores and fishing supply stored dotted around the lake.
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