Any Place to Fish Erie for Walleye from shore near Buffalo?

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Having grown up near Oneida Lake fishing for walleye from shore, I'm not sure what the options are on Erie. I am heading out there this weekend to spend some time with the girlfriend's family, but I may have a chance to run out to Erie and get a line wet for a little bit. Though I live on Lake Ontario now, I have never even seen Lake Erie and know nothing really about it. Hopefully someone can give me a tip (including - don't waste your time). On Oneida - I would head to the point across from the channel near Sylvan Beach - wade out and throw worms into the boat channel (about 16-20 ft deep) with a few split shot about a foot up from the hook and drag the whole thing across the bottom at a snails pace (This also works in Irondequoit Bay for walleye I have found as well). VERY effective in the heat of the summer even on sunny days (both Oneida and Irondequoit Bay...though in the Bay I keep catching little 8-10 inch guys).

What are my options (if any) on Erie right now? I'm actually going to Orchard Park, and apparently the Lake is only 5 -10 minutes from their house, so it isn't EXACTLY Buffalo but near there. Anyone familiar with the area with tips I would LOVE to hear from. I'm also willing to wade out in to some Lake Erie water if the need exists (waders if I need them - shorts if I won't freeze).

THANKS!

[Mark Komo]

Well, I am relatively new to the lake erie buffalo walleye fishing scene (got here 3 years ago), so not sure if I can help. I have tried fishing the niagara a few times. Thought that was worth exploring.

I would run down to the lake anyways. Probably the bass would be fun. Check out an evening and see how it goes.