The Creek is still low but not as low as it was previously. It was 28 inches long with a 16 inch girth. He caught it in 59 ft of water off the Light House off the Peninsula. The long awaited perch schools are starting to form both off the point at Presque Isle in 40-42' of water and due north off of Walnut Creek. The Walleye dont seem so easy to locate. Seventeen year old Joseph Watton of Pittsburgh, PA came in with a nice 8 pound 9 ounce Walleye. PLEASE, pull lines for boaters. Also, they have to wait till the weather permits and also when they all could get together as a crew. Twelve year old Ellen Valerio of Girard, PA brought in a 7 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It is supposed to have Thunderstorms starting Friday night and continuing until Monday. Suckers are also easy to catch on fly tackle. His color was Chartreuse. Also, make sure you have your life preservers for all persons on board close by and in good condition. Presque Isle bay has become dangerously thin in many areas. Walnut Creek was dredged in the beginning of the season and I have not been told by anyone that they are hitting in the channel so all looks good. Despite the cold, Elk Creek fished well on Saturday. Most of them are being caught at the Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek. The fish are there but they seem to be filled with the bait that is out there. Not many people coming in with any kind of fish. Action continued well into the early afternoon. July 28th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Wind and wave conditions have been marginally cooperative this past week. For all you guys who are wondering about the storms and such, we now have an internet connected TV in the lobby. He caught it in Walnut Creek using a Phoebe Lure. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it in 48 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. ConditionsWalleye and Perch fishing continue to improve with more fish being brought in although the heavy schools have not formed. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. Justus Lake (Twomile Run Reservoir) was stocked with very nice-sized trout in November. Saturday Southwest winds 10-20 knots 1-3 ft waves. There might be a few stragglers that come in here and there but the Big Run usually happens later than this. Report: Started trolling this morning off of Walnut. Many bass anglers have been stumbling on the walleye by accident. It weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces, was 23 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Thunderstorms for Sunday thru Wednesday. He was using a White Imp. Bruce Roland of Erie brought in this nice looking Steelhead for Angler Award. It was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 29 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. They also caught a couple really nice perch and the Capt got to join in on the fun putting 3 limits topside. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. He caught it on a Little Cleo at Elk Creek. West County Tribs are extremely low and clear as of this writing. As is typically for the early part of the season, the best walleye action has been in shallower water, 20-35 feet west of Walnut Creek to the Ohio line. The boat they were in caught two limits. He didnt want to hold it so his friends held it for him. Eleven year old Dylan Rybarick of Templeton, PA and eleven year old Dakota Smith of Rural Valley brought in their Angler Award sized Perch. Bait of the day was fat head minnows, mostly because that is all that could be found of any size in the area at this time in early April.Method: Drifting of course with live bait!!! Submit Business, Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. Our hours beginning tomorrow are our regular season hours. https://poor-richards.shoplightspeed.com/. It was his first big fish. Maybe at night or early morning someone might get a Scout but they are few and far in between. He used a spinner and the color was Black/Purple. They seem to be biting better on the Renowskis than on worms lately. 4 oz., and was 28 1/2 inches long with a girth of 16 3/4 inches. Loose perch schools are forming off of Walnut Creek and the Point at Presque Isle and East of the Hammermill Paper site in 40 to 45' of water. It was 9 inches long. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Most steelhead I've ever seen (but not caught). It almost made Angler Award at 9 pounds - 13 ounces, 30 inches long. Fifteen year old Brett Benson of Hollidaysburg, PA brought his Walleye in for Junior Award. SundaySnow showers likely. His color was purple. Catching these bronze backs on light tackle drifting is a fun filled day. Method used most always aboard the SeaWolf boats is drifting rod in hand allowing the Captain to join in on the fishing action.I am often asked if I come out and fish on my own. Chartreuse was the color for him. He caught it out in 67 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. There are some of the guys going out and getting limits on Perch but no one is bringing any in for Angler Award. Walleye fight a lot more than people think. It weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, was 26 inches long, and had a girth of 18 inches. Didn't see any boaters getting any either and saw only one shore fisherman get one. Spoons, tipped minifoo jigs, paste baits, single eggs, shiners, and crawlers have all been productive baits. It was 13 inches long and had a 10 inch girth. He caught it on the South side of the Marina in Walnut Creek, north of the Stop sign hole. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. Twelve year old Megan McQuaid from Edinboro came in and received an Angler Award for her 9 pound Walleye. Same thing happened last year as this year: East-side creeks had a mediocre fall run, but then an unexpectedly large spring run of steelhead, explained Kirk. They are popping up every hour. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on a Sucker Spawn also but his color was Pink. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 3/4 inches. Picked up most fish between Walnut and Trout in 7ft of water. We are selling the Net Permits for next year if you are interested. Anglers Advised to Follow 2011 Walleye and Perch Creel Limits: Winter Baits: Small presentations and light line and tippets will remain a key to good catch rates in the clear to lightly stained water we have had. All other fishing regulations still apply. The fishermen are out fishing into the lake from the stone jetties out front of Walnut Creek. Tom Lustig from pittsburgh, pa.brought his son and 2 neighbor boys fishing for the evening. The water temp at this writing is only 55 degree so maybe after a few days of hot weather it will bring the water temperature up and the fish will start biting then. Water temperatures in the tribs are still rather warm and warm forecasts over the next week may slow the activity a bit. The Walnut Creek marina basin was ice free as of late Monday. Chance of snow 60 percent. A few good catches have been reported off the Point on Presque Isle . The heads of pools, areas with drop offs and rocks, side channels and eddies are all good target areas during the winter months. Last reports indicated good walleye catches off Godfrey Run (halfway between Trout Run and Elk Creek) in 34 to 40 feet of water. Report: This is turning out to be one of the best weekends of the summer. The harness is a Kojak Special with color of Monkey Puke. She caught it out in 67 ft of water off Trout Run using Golden Shiners. The strong overnight north east winds had brought cooler water to the near shore. This is What is Happening at Walnut Creek now. Probably hooked up another 15. The spoon color was pink. I will be here on the 23rd also which is a Thursday but that is to close up shop. Tipped micro jigs in brown, olive and black as well as single cured eggs (the natural kind) have been good choices as well. 2/1/2023. Action was real good near noon with doubles and a triple to fill the excitement. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing are 71 degrees off of Toledo, 68 degrees off of Cleveland, and 67 degrees off the Port of Erie. Erie CountyArea Steelhead TributariesSteelhead fishing has been excellent in all area streams. Paul Russin and John Sheptak of Butler PA came in with some Walleye. Cold with lows around 10 above. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. Michigan Stinger spoons and crawler harnesses are always good starter choices. James (on the left) had a 4 pound 5 1/2 ounce one that was 18 1/4 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The Walleye seem to be starting back again. It seems that for every couple of nice days that comes up there are a few bad days to follow. If you have any updates or new. Madeline won the Reel and Naomi won the rod.It seems very few of the seasoned fishermen where catching any either. With water temperatures seemingly having effect on the Lake Erie fishing, now may be a good time to target panfish in and around Presque Isle Bay. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. They didnt make Angler Award but the both together weighed 15 pounds. A number of anglers were casting spoons along the shoreline at Walnut Creek this past Sunday just east of the channel with surprising success. He caught it in 62 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a Black/Silver Renowski. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Walleye and Perch both seem to be very hard to find since the lake turned over. Eleven year old Alyssa Theodore of Raccoon Township brought in a 7 pound 14 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was 8 pound 5 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Area weather has been very mild for this time of year with only a few inches of snot so far. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Most are being caught in 55-60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and the same for off of Trout Run. The Gravel Pit Pond in Fairview is literally a mined out gravel pit and as such is quite deep and pending weather, very clear. Twelve year old Nathan Fulton was next with a 15 ounce fish that was 12 inches long and had a 9 inch girth. The Presque Isle Bay seems to be the hot spot for Small mouth. Rising temperature forecasts over the next few week or so should quickly bring lake temperatures up and improve both the perch and walleye fishing. This sign is the one across from the tree on the channel wall. He caught it on a baby jig with maggots. Caution should be used in shallow water anywhere along the lakeshore due to large submerged rocks and scattered wreckage. Weekend crowds have been excessive at the access areas at Walnut and Elk Creeks with anglers lining up elbow to elbow from the Project waters up to the "chutes area". Fishing tackle and supplies, Erie pa Walleye, Perch and steelhead. A good many yellow perch were also caught. Missed about that many. The water temperature is still in the mid 40s so the snow wont be sticking for a while, down near the lake anyway. 800-784-1232The Seawolf II and III boats have some week day openings but as to week ends not until Sept unless a cancellation is made. I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. His color was Green. A scorcher this past Monday put a good number of boats on the Lake and the Bay. He caught it out in 63 ft of water straight off of Trout Run on a Renowsky. He caught it in Elk Creek using Red Fly Nymph. Hot spots include Horseshoe pond around the Perry Monument, the North and South Piers, and the East and West Piers along the channel entering Mariana Lake. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. Rod in hand and a little jigging and the fight is on.Walleye do fight when going slow or drifting. Schools are still good north of Walnut Creek and off the point at Presque Isle. He was 29 inches and had a girth of 20 inches. Worm harnesses in purple, chartreuse and watermelon, Stinger spoons, Reef Runners, Thundersticks and other crank and stick baits are most popular. 115 ft back on a Big Dipsy. Current west side tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were low and clear, but very fishable, with some flow. Prime trolling areas have been in 25 to 45 feet of water west of Walnut Creek as far as the Ohio line with the "trolling lanes" a bit congested at times. Donald Couch of Rochester, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. Watermelon worm harness was the bait. There was skim ice forming on Presque Isle Bay before the rain and the mild temperatures, something we haven't seen this early in a number of years. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. Nine year old Brayden Powell of Lewistown PA came for his first educational trip for Steelhead. red/black, red/yellow, black. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. Additionally, the conditions in one part of the lake, say off Walnut Creek Access, could be substantially different than the conditions off another part, like the North East Marina. The temperature dropped from 76 degrees to 69 degrees in that time also. Ed Padgelek of Carnegie, PA brought in a 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for an Angler Award. He caught it out in 29 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using a Mighty Minnow. Each device shall contain a single fishing line with no more than three hooks attached to each line. The color was watermelon. or submerged trees. He caught it at the mouth of Walnut Creek on a Black Jig tipped with Maggot. With the mild winter, the steelhead have really spread out. Presque Isle Bay has begun to freeze over with a combination of thin ice, drifting ice and slush as of Tuesday afternoon. Information about the Division of Wildlifes Lake Erie research and management programs, fisheries resources, fishing reports, maps and links to other web resources are available at wildohio.gov. Walleye have been elusive from day to day. 30ft back. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. They take 10 to 20 minuets to land as they are near impossible to get off the bottom on light tackle until they wear down and then it is not always once up it is over. Fish are hiding anywhere there is enough water to cover their back. Captian Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. There have been reports of good size perch catches and the occasional steelhead. all around Trout Run. Boards have been helpful on the calmer days. Hands on Walleye Fishing in August 2008 aboard the SeaWolf: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Up in the creek they are picking at them but the stream is low and clear. Color was Orange. She was using Golden Shiners. It remains the same too. came in with these Angler Award sized Smallmouth Bass. Our number is 814-833-2464. making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. I heard quite a few different theories on what to use to catch the fish. Contributors: East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474. With the wind howling temperatures in the single digits, the shelter of a hut is a necessity. This goes on for a couple more up and down fights. 30 Walleye with 5 human in hand rod holders. It was his first Walleye. Heard a few walleyes being picked up. Nine year old Nicholas Langford of Erie came in for an Angler Award for his Perch. Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. Next Weekend is the last weekend the office building will be open until April 9, 2008. george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net, Got a late start. Lots of small fish and obviously old ones. Most guys are trolling from straight out of Walnut in around 65-70 ft of water and trolling West to Elk Creek. East Sandy Creek, Mill Creek (Rockland Township), and Pithole Creek recently had runs of Brown Trout in their lower reaches. The docks are 10 ft longer so now we should be able to get closer to three boats at a time on each dockside. The Walleye are getting caught at night time still. The weather has been a usual hit and miss for the lake with the storms. Monday night brought heavy wind and rain through out the night that will likely affect fishing patterns through the week. Erie Area and Lake Erie Weather. His name is Cary Zack of Hunker, PA and he caught this nice male Steelhead. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------MAY 2012. The average size of the smallies has been the best that I have ever seen. North of the Lighthouse on Presque Isle is still producing as well. , and many bass anglers have reported good hook-ups. He caught his on a Wooley Bugger. It was caught using a Blood Dot and artificial egg. Went deep for perch. Lynn Bell of Indiana, Pa brought in this nice 8 pound 6 ounce Steelhead. He caught it out in 64 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a spoon on a Dipsy Diver. Current tributary conditions are very low and clear. He was in the 60 ft of water off Trout Run also when he caught his. It was 7 pounds 9 inches and was 27 inches long with a 15 inch girth. Get an experienced guide who will clean your catch for you. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Pike should be handled carefully when caught with hands and fingers kept behind the gills. East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474, FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219, Poor Richards Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814-474-5623, Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755, Tudor Hook-N-Nook, 10079 Cross Station Ext., Girard; 814-323-5886, Richters Bait & Tackle, 2936 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA; 724-932-5372, Perch Pirate Head Boat, East Canal Basin, State St., Erie; 814-746-5809, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Here is another one of the skimming of ice. Chance of snow 60 percent. Captain Daves was 1 pound 5 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. A good rule of thumb is to look for the areas where there is a lot of parking.the number of parking spaces is often in direct correlation to the number of fish stocked in those waters. Report: Trolled for steelies off Trout for about an hour right at daybreak. Report: Could only fish an hour tonight. Conditions:Very warm area temperatures have given a boost to a rise in water temperatures on Lake Erie. Eleven year old Jacob Gates of Milesburg, PA brought in his 7 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Not so much the next. FridaySnow likely. There is of course plenty of summer left for perching and walleye chasing. 10 foot depth or less was fished. Just no pictures. Walleye have been hitting in the early morning and at dusk west of Walnut Creek in 25 to 30 feet of water. His just made Junior Angler with 6 pounds and it was 27 inches long with a 14 inch girth. At Poor Richard's, Brittany wanted to remind everyone that Mentored Youth Day for Trout is Saturday. The water temperature is still 69 degrees also. With some light rain, a bit high and murky water, fishing was decent until a guy holding a hunting rifle chased around people fishing on creek warning them they are disturbing his hunting field. Perch are mostly being caught out in 35 to 45 ft of water either off Trout Run or straight out of Walnut Creek. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 62 degrees off Toledo, 59 degrees off Cleveland and 60 degrees off the Port of Erie. Fifteen year old John Stiglitz came in with a nice 9 lb. Earlier this week temperatures soared into the upper eighties slowing the steelhead migration but at the same time allowing boaters to continue to take to the Lake for perch and walleye. The color was Blue/Purple. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut on an Emerald shiner. Last Reminder for Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 3rd is second and final Fish for Free Day for this year. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. They both were caught in 72 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on worm harness. Mostly in the 65 75 ft of water range. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The warm days of mid month will melt a good bit of the ice. The pavers are still available for Christmas presents. The color was Green/Black. They hammer flies like the Pheasant Tail, Scud Patterns, and the Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear. He caught it on Thursday but didnt bring it in until Friday to get weighed. Mostly on worm harnesses with different colors as you can see. Early Walleye target areas will be the "triangle" area east of the Ohio line and south of the Canadian line and along the second trench. Thank you again. He caught them out in 25 ft of water off Elk Creek on a Bagley Bango lure. Anglers are catching a large number of Yellow Perch near the boat launches around Lake Arthur. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Also, do to the increase in the cost of Ice; we had to increase our price. Erie's weather almost always approaches from the west. Twelve year old Zoe Chaney of Erie, sister of Sophia caught her Junior Award sized fish. Fish the main lake points from the Route 18 bridge down to the dam. They are picking up fish in Walnut up to the falls above Manchester hole. Cleveland does an update at: 4 AM and 10 AM / 4 PM and 10 PM. Although the weather has been good, the heat and humidity often give way to unstable fronts and patterns moving through the area have kicked up Lake conditions from time to time. Perch have been hitting North West between Walnut Creek and Trout Run in 38 to 40 feet of water as well as north of the cribs in 30 to 35 feet with the action gradually improving. For directions to the Tom Ridge Center, visit www.trecpi.org. Perch Slayer (Ted Palmer), Robert Deutsch and Matthew Harvey. Perch fishing has been fair to good depending on who you talk to. Area tributary conditions as of this writing are low and clear with little flow. The use of internal combustion engines is PROHIBITED. He caught it out in 35 ft of water off Trout Run using Stick bait. The docks are brand new this year and they are also approximately 10 ft longer. The Erie Tribs can be a great place for the opener. The lake is not too nice right now. Thirteen year old Levi Garrett of Claysville, PA got an Angler Award for his Walleye. Crappie fishing has been fair to good inand around the "stink hole" and along the Bay front at Presque Isle. Anglers have been having some luck in the Walnut Access basin and along the wall and at the mouth of Trout and Godfrey runs. It was 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. The weather this weekend looks great. Instead, head to the smaller northwestern lakes that have a reputation of producing larger-than-average muskies. Write a Report. If your bait does not tick along the bottom, add more weight to the line. Ed Lightner of Pittsburgh caught a nice 6 pound 8 ounce. Although Lake temperatures are a little cold yet for migratory walleye, early season anglers will be trying their luck along the shorelines near the Walnut access area and Trout and Godfrey runs. It was 12 inches and had a girth of 8 inches. Breezy and colder with lows 15 to 20. Contact: Christie Ferrier - 814-474-2577 or email: cbfbeach@mac.com. Dad was really proud of her. The water temperature is 70 degrees and we havent had any rain in quite a while. Most of the fishing was between 60-76 off the clay banks. Some Walleye are being caught from shore along the shoreline at Elk and Walnut Creeks as well as at Godfrey and Trout Runs after dark with one local angler saying the night time walleye bite is as good as it gets.
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