Long Point, Port Burwell and Crystal beach are the most popular launch points.
Walleye is open all year on Lake Erie, so no problems there, but the problem is the floating ice on Erie, lots and lots of it right now and until it clears not many going out.
Troll is best, no need for anything, just deep diving crankbaits and good to go. You can use downrigger or plainer with any crankbait too.
Right now the bite is hot in Detroit River, jigging, getting limits. I am shore fishing and caught a few, jigs with worms, bondy baits, large twisters, Wyandotte worms