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Lorain / Vermilion fishing conditions

Vermilion (Vermilion River) and Lorain (Black River) are central-basin ports between Huron and Avon Point. Both are east of 82°30′ W, so the Central perch zone limit applies.

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Nearshore forecast: Vermilion to Avon Point OH LEZ145

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NWS zone page · raw text

Nearshore forecast: The Islands to Vermilion OH LEZ144

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NWS zone page · raw text

Stations we check for Lorain / Vermilion

Order used: wind 45204 → 45005 → VRMO1; waves 45204 → 45005 → 45196 → 45203; water temp 45204 → 45005 → 45196 → 45203; air temp 45204 → 45196 → HHLO1. Lake level: NOAA CO-OPS 9063063 (Cleveland, OH).

IDStationOperatorTypeLast report
45204Sheffield BuoyCleveland Water AllianceBuoy…
45005West Erie Buoy (16 NM NW of Lorain)NDBCBuoy…
VRMO1Vermilion River at Lake ErieNWS ClevelandLighthouse / C-MAN…
45196Rocky River BuoyLimnoTechBuoy…
45203Huron BuoyCleveland Water AllianceBuoy…
HHLO1Huron Harbor LightNWS ClevelandLighthouse / C-MAN…

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