The SHORE Line

The SHORE Line presents: Port Clinton’s Iconic New Year’s Walleye Drop

Shores & Islands Ohio

S2, E48 

Ring in the New Year Shores & Islands–style with one of Ohio’s most beloved and uniquely quirky traditions — the Port Clinton Walleye Drop! In this festive episode of The SHORE Line, we sit down with Lisa Kuzma of the Wylie Walleye Foundation to explore how this small-town celebration has grown into a nationally recognized event over the last 30 years. Lisa shares the heart behind the nonprofit, the exciting changes coming to this year’s celebration, the return of the VIP party, the always-popular Bar Swim, and why the midnight descent of Wylie the Walleye remains such a magical moment for thousands of attendees. You’ll also hear how the Foundation is expanding its community impact with new events throughout the year. Whether you’re a longtime Wylie fan or planning your first New Year’s Eve visit, this episode delivers all the details that make this celebration unforgettable. Join the fun at WylieWalleyeFoundation.com. December episodes of The SHORE Line are brought to you by Sandusky Christmas Market - where community, creativity, and holiday spirit come alive! SanduskyChristmasMarket.com