High winds and drifting snow have made travel difficult and many have been content to stay in the warmth and safety of their homes or workplaces. When the lake is calm, anglers have been doing well in 52 feet of water due North of the Walnut Creek Access. (of course catching is half the fun). Some Nice Sized Walleye 07/31/2008: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 07/30/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 07/30/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Perch and Walleye both being caught 07/23/2008: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 07/23/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 07/23/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. 1 PERCH AND MORE NICE SIZED WALLEYE 07/18/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/16/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. There were a few brave souls out deep with the waves averaging 3-5ft. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. A good number of "hawgs" have been brought in for weighing. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The color was multi-colored. It was 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 29 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. No reports yet on Perch or Walleye. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. The lake is calm and the Perch are biting. He caught it out off Trout Run in 37 ft of water on a Bango Plug. Catch rates have been fair to good off the old International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek in similar depths. Twelve year old Kody Shankle of Cowansville, PA came in with a 7 pound 6 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Water temperatures in the tribs are still rather warm and warm forecasts over the next week may slow the activity a bit. Bag limits are based on the quota allocations determined by the interagency group.WalleyeWalleye anglers will mostly catch abundant 4 to 5-year-old fish that will average 19 to 21 inches and could be as large as 26 inches. Bruce caught him in the marina on a Little Cleo. Patient anglers can cash in with a little skill and finesse. We need more boats to go out to find the fish. He caught it on a worm on a black and white worm harness. The spoon color was pink. I have had some people say they caught a few and some said that there were none. Here is another one of the skimming of ice. Current tributary conditions are very low and clear. It was caught the same place on the same thing. He was caught on a white jig. The season is by no means over. caught this 1 pound 9 1/2 ounce Perch in 18 ft of water East of Walnut. James Gunter and Brian Tingler of Baltimore, MD. Eleven year old Dakota Parrett of Girard, PA brought in a 9 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Angler Award, It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. I think to myself. PGC deer harvest report for 2012-22:Pennsylvania hunters take fewer deer in 2021 than 2020, Meanwhile, Kirk at East End Angler said anglers reported a substantial influx of steelhead into the mouth of Four Mile Creek, as well as fresh fish moving into several other east-side streams. Limits have been caught, but keeping the first three on is not always easy with these tackle-busting fighters. Worms and crickets are anglers favorite baits, but bluegill will take small poppers, flies, small spinners and jigs. Have a charter, marina, pier, or tackle shop? Worms, live aquatic nymphs, maggots and waxworms are the best baits for suckers. Strong line and a rod with a stiff back along with minnows, dead or alive and crawlers fished on the bottom are the ticket. He caught it in 27 ft of water off Trout Run on a worm harness. If you want to add fish to a stream or lake in Pennsylvania, you will need an authorization permit if a . His color was Blue/Gold. There is of course plenty of summer left for perching and walleye chasing. There is no lack of fish; however, with both Elk and Walnut putting up good numbers. Still better than being at work ! Thursday, Nov. 18, seemed to be a productive day. Allowing ones line to entangle the prop of a passing boater in this area is a citable offense. Philip Diehl of Hollidaysburg PA brought in an 11 pound 1 ounce female Steelhead. Saturday fishing between the bridge and Stop Sign hole. He received and Angler Award for First Fish. I have had quite a few limits come in. Perch continue to school, but are moving around. We didnt have much of a problem with Hurricane Sandy. Notice the goby hanging out of the mouth! In these conditions, it's a great time for live bait and bright easily visible baits. He caught it out in 68 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. The Erie tribs are loaded with steel from top to bottom and water conditions look like they'll remain in good shape for a while. Best Pumpkinseed and Bluegill Lakes of Northwestern PA, Three Lure Categories for Ice Fishing Lake Erie Walleye, Winter Opens Non-Ice Fishing Opportunities in Northwestern PA. Fifteen year old Nikko Harris of Fairview caught this 8 pound 8 ounce Steelhead. She caught it out in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek off the Condos on a worm harness. That is a very good indication that the fish are trying to come in. Tuesday thru Thursday it is supposed to snow and be in the 30s. He caught it on the Southside of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. Eleven year old Vinny Rossi of South Fayette, PA received an Angler Award too for his 7 pound 5 ounce Walleye. From what I hear for every Yellow Perch there is at least one White Perch. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. All hits except one were on black plugs mostly Blakemores. I have some boaters say they think they are returning to Ohio. Color was Purple/Black. WEATHER. There are fair to good reports of steelhead being caught in Presque Isle Bay and Marina Bay at Presque Isle State Park. Small suckerspawn patterns in white, peach, and pink along with woolly buggers and small nymphs have been good artificial choices in the shallow pools. It was 9 lb. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Denny Halula of New Alexandria, PA came in with a nice 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Some steelies have entered Trout Run sharing the pool with many smaller trout just stocked.The lower parts of Walnut and Elk have fish but until some much needed rain comes to increase the creek levels fish will be slow to move up. We are now selling three year and five year licenses. Two of us fished from sun up till dark and landed 15 or so. The "chorus line" continues to build along the shore at Trout Run with catches at daybreak are common. Boaters are reminded that only manually-powered, wind powered, and electric motor watercraft are permitted on Justus Lake. Kenny Heeter Jr. came in with a nice 9 pound 8 ounce Walleye. Steelhead fishing continues to remain good on the west side Erie tributaries with consistently good flows and a good mix of fresh and dropback fish. The basin is open now to fishing but action has been slow. He was using a Watermelon worm harness and a dipsy. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. She caught it out in 73 ft of water off Elk Creek on a night crawler. Some days they are in 60 ft and others in 50 ft then back to 56 ft. And it doesnt seem to be any rain in the next week either. On the radio I heard some good reports of walleye and perch. Carolina rigs fished off the bottom will work well too. The weather this weekend is calling for: Friday: - Southwest winds -10 knots or less - 2 ft or less on the waves. The color was Watermelon. Porta Johns and trash containers will remain around the parking lot through out the winter months after the office building closesPlease use them. https://poor-richards.shoplightspeed.com/. The Walleye seem to be hitting pretty good. He caught it by the water falls on Walnut Creek by the bridge on a fly. Just when you think that you have them figured out using the purple & black or chartreuse worm harnesses, the only boat that comes in with fish used plugs off his the planer boards. The lake was very rough today and they were one of about 10 boats that went out. Ten year old Logan Osborn of Harborcreek, PA came in with an Angler Award sized Walleye. Good day for muddy water. Nine year old Damien Partin of Oakdale, PA brought in his 6 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Moving around found some 47.5 degree warmer water were action pickup with doubles. The color was Tiger. They make good Christmas presents if you cant think of what to buy for someone. Ten year old Zach Mynes came in with a 5lb. I have had a few fishermen who are getting their limits but very few. Your complete source for information on fishing the Erie, Pennsylvania area. The stage is set. 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. Nicks fish was 7 lb 3 oz., 27 inches long and a girth of 15 inches. Twelve year old Matthew Meeker of Long Beach, MS. caught his first fish. A Few Words Well Worth Repeating About This Weekend: It appears unlikely that anglers will see any ice fishing on Presque Isle Bay this year, however the open water we have had all winter has left plenty of other opportunities for both shore and boat fishing as fish begin to move into the bay to spawn. Though we do not have any capstones left to engrave, we still have many pavers on the wall to be engraved as birthday, memorial or anniversary gifts. They both were caught in 72 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on worm harness. The weather has been a usual hit and miss for the lake with the storms. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing are 40 degrees off Toledo, 38 degrees off Cleveland and 37 degrees off the Port of Erie. The calls coming into the Walnut Creek Marina office and the local bait shops have been countless. It was 9 lb 5 oz and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. Robert Stevens of Bethel Park, PA brought in his Steelhead for Angler Award. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. He caught it on a Little Cleo. I work here four days- 40 hours out of the week and I have yet to see anyone catch a Steel head unless they brought it in off the lake while Walleyeing. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself. It was 20 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. It is a six point buck. It is called Cabela's "Wanna Go Fishing For Millions". They can be effective alone or with a tipped grub or maggot and come in an infinite variety of colors. Dakotas was 14 ounces, 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. He was using Emerald Shiners. The color was White. Downstream at Shenango Lake, Ken Smith and a friend caught close to 100 crappies and perch, with each angler keeping their limit of crappies; but the next day, Smith could not get a single crappie bite anywhere on the lake. The Walleye dont seem so easy to locate. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. Daniel Mast of Milton, Pa brought in a 5 pound Smallmouth Bass. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole at Walnut Creek on Crystal Meth fly. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. I had a few fish in the 8 & 9 pound range come in and also a couple 6 & 7 pounders. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) during the cold weather months from. This is the lastest I have. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are high and flowing with good color. The weather has not been co-operating for the boaters lately. He was using sucker spawn and the color was orange. It weighed 10 pounds 2 ounces and was 31 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Boaters often have success as well this time of year staying close to shore and either casting or trolling. From what some people tell me they think there is so much bait fish out there they are filling up on it. West County tribs are low and clear and slightly warmer as of this writing. The Walnut Creek Marina Basin is scheduled to be open to fishing Wednesday November 3rd at noon and may be a good place to try pending additional precipitation. Fighting a large walleye from the bottom on light tackle is awesome. Preparation for boating underway at Walnut April 12th: , WCO Report for Erie County 04/11/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 04/04/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/14/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/14/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/07/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/07/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 02/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA. For more information on the Walnut Creek Marina you can call 814-833-2464. There are others catching fish but shy in front of the camera. It was a sunny day and the surface temp got to 53 degrees. The water was beginning to show signs of turning green near noon but rain was getting close. He caught it out in 70 ft of water off Godfrey Run on a Renosky Plug. Forecasts are calling for cool to cold conditions with a good chance of rain. Central basin populations have declined from the record levels set over 10 years ago and are lacking large hatches that were more common in the past. Sunday Sunny - Hi: 78 degrees S/14k/2-4 ft waves.Monday Sunny Hi: 75 degrees S/13k/1-2 ft waves.Tuesday 50 % chance of showers Hi: 67 degrees SW/5-15k/1-2 ft waves.Wednesday Cloudy Hi: 59 degrees NW/10-15k/1-3 ft waves.Thursday Mostly sunny Hi: 58 degrees Friday 30 % chance of showers Hi: 61 degrees. The Perch are getting finicky also. Chance of snow 60 percent. Boaters Reminded to Wear PFD's During the Cold Weather Boating Season: Conditions:Trib conditions remain somewhat low and clear with some color in the deeper pools and some flow. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. There are a few stragglers coming in but it is not the run. The one made it but the other one didnt quite make it. ThursdayCloudy with a chance of snow earlymixing with rain in the afternoon. There are two at the top of the Launch ramp and two in the grove of trees off to the South side of the marina. Eight year old Paul E. Martin of West Mifflin brought in his first Steelhead. Trolled in front of Trout Run. "Is it a another big sheephead?" Perch: 30 creel and no size limit, and Walleye: 6 creel and 15 inches. Be sure to stop and visit us, or if there is something you want us to set aside and have ready for your weekend trip, just call or order online. Dad is really proud. WOW! Egg sacks, single eggs, and the egg imitation patterns have been popular in these areas. Bass angling is still good in 25 to 35 feet of water all along the Erie shoreline. The small "cookie" size dipseys or flat lines with crawler harnesses are bringing them in. Fish are swimming 40 to 50 feet down and hungry. He caught it at Elk Creek using Brass head Flys. The building will be open Friday till 5:30 then on Saturday we will begin our regular season hours. He caught it straight out of Trout Run in 75 ft of water on a Renowsky. Twelve year old Hannah Ward (Camerons sister) brought in a 12 ounce Perch in for her Junior Award. He got an Angler Award for First Fish. Caution should be used in shallow water anywhere along the lakeshore due to large submerged rocks and scattered wreckage. Sunday one fellow told me he landed 30 and more than that in misses. Picked up most fish between Walnut and Trout in 7ft of water. Most areas are very clear and on the low side although flow remains fair to good in many areas. This weekend the weather is going to get nasty. Just because I dont have that many pictures doesnt mean that they arent catching fish. Also, off the G.E. The Lake Trout fishing is starting to pick up. The other one is 10 pounds 1 ounce, 31 inches long and 19 inch girth. Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. Anglers jumped at the chance take advantage of good wind and wave conditions on Lake Erie. Pike also love live shiners (the larger, the better) suspended under a float. Suckers have been known to hit leadhead jigs and in line spinners, but this technique is not very effective most of the time. It should be a couple weeks yet before a good run. The Perch were doing well when the Walleye weren't biting. The boat he was on came in with two. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. after the whistle. They brought in a couple for Angler Award. This one was caught off Trout Run in very muddy water. Many bass anglers have been stumbling on the walleye by accident. 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. The one was 28 inches long and had a 16 inch girth and the other one was 30 inches long and had a 15 inch girth. The water temperature is 70 degrees and we havent had any rain in quite a while. Water Conditions: Perfect. If ever in doubt, head for shore. Users are reminded that the Petroleum Center vehicle bridge has been closed. marabou jigs in black, white, chartreuse, pink, and orange can trigger a strike and do not require as much added weight. He caught it in 28 ft of water three miles off Trout Run on an Emerald Shiner. These fish seem to be going to some other section of the lake because they cant seem to be found. Toms fish was 7 lb 12 oz., 28 inches long and the girth was 16 inches. Spoons, tipped minifoo jigs, paste baits, single eggs, shiners, and crawlers have all been productive baits. They are in 65-75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and trolling West. The IF4 Fly Fishing Film Tour March 10. Temps over the few weeks had been cold enough at times to cover Presque Isle Bay and most of the tribs with a thin layer of ice giving some encouragement to eagerly waiting hard water anglers. was 24 inches long and 11 inch girth. Hi of 76 degrees.Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The area in front of the Chestnut Street launch, outside the Cherry Street Marina , and through out the west end of the bay are good target areas Current Lake Erie water temperature is 63 degrees. throughout the fall and will continue until the lake freezes. Hopefully the fish will start biting so I can get some pictures. She caught it out in 74 ft of water off Elk Creek using a Thunder stick. At Poor Richard's, Brittany wanted to remind everyone that Mentored Youth Day for Trout is Saturday. You can still find a couple here and there but I havent heard of anyone finding a big school. Dakotas was 1 pound 3 ounces, 13 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Mathew Kretschmer of Baltimore MD. They didn't get any recognition for it from the paper but I want to thank them. Action at Trout Run on Saturday the 10th was real slow fishing the lake from shore. Lots of limits and near limits. so, it may not be the same tomorrow as it is today. Sunday night a woman came in with her first fish. Heavier lines can often be used to battle tougher currents and larger fish when the tribs are stained or muddy colored. High of 87 degrees. The docks are 10 ft longer so now we should be able to get closer to three boats at a time on each dockside. It was 12 pounds ounce, was 29 inches long and had a big girth of 19 inches. He caught it in Walnut Creek by the cement wall up in the creek on a flat head minnow. I am sorry for having to add this report twice I made a mistake the first time with the pictures. The other one was 8 pounds, 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Many limits have been brought in from a variety of depths. They are on the "Candidate" list. Next we have a family of fishermen and fisherwomen. take some weight off. Back down and up for a few times then comes the net. Ten year old Shane Yarger of Limestone, PA came in with a Perch for Junior Angler Award. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The Presque Isle Bay seems to be the hot spot for Small mouth. The boats are to be out by October 28 and there is no fishing until the docks are out. Twelve year old Matt Solbodnik of Herminie, PA brought in a 7 pound 15 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was caught on a minnow in 25 ft of water east of Walnut Creek. It was caught on a worm harness and the color was Orange. He caught it in 35 ft of water west by Elk Creek on a Bango lure. Be sure to thoroughly dry out a wet reel and oil lightly. especially in freezing conditions. All rules remain except you do not need a license. Lots of steelies being weighed at "Poor Richards.". The color was Watermelon / Copper. It was a Steelhead, 2 pounds 5 ounces, 20 inches long, 9 inch girth. The Walleye are being hard to find. His was on a Green Emily harness. Just follow all the rules and regulations and have a very happy and productive time fishing. Some Real Nice Fish Being Caught 11/10/11: , WCO Report for Erie County 11/09/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Marina Opening and Steelhead Fishing 11/03/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/26/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Steelhead are Starting to Make an Appearance 10/20/11: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/19/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 10/12/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Fishing on Monday October 10th: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, October 7th fishing: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, October 6th Trolling Trout Run and Perching deep: Walnut Creek Erie, PA. All the walleye catches were made drifting crawler harness near shore. SundaySnow showers likely. 7 oz. She was 29 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. If on the Ohio side of the line, you must have and Ohio license and Ohio regulations will apply. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. Limits taken in relatively short periods of time have been very common. James Oneil of Kennerdell, PA is going to be 73 years young tomorrow. Brother does get his share of the action. The hours of operation for Walnut Creek office will be changing to our season ending schedule. The proper way is as follows, assuming that the hook is not in a delicate area such as the ear lobe or near the eyes. This past weekend found countless huts on the bay and many hardwater folks trying their luck on the Walnut channel and along the shore at Trout Run. Last Reminder for Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 3rd is second and final Fish for Free Day for this year. Nick Kearney with an 8 pound 1 ounce, 28 inches long and 15 inch girth. Fishing Tackle. Right now we are having 45 knot winds so it is very hard to even stand up outside but we have some really dedicated fishermen. I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. Just not everyone like we are used to. Most everyone going out is limiting on them and in all different depths. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. The color was watermelon. They didnt make Angler Award but the both together weighed 15 pounds. With the "stockies" mixed in with the remaining Steelhead and the migrating suckers, area angling this time of year can be quite a smorgasboard. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814 . Picked up one Steelie with a fire tiger Jr Thungerstick about 35ft back and trolling 2.4 mph and with mini in line board. A Few More Regulations Pertinent To The Walnut Creek Access, The "Wall" is popular for early season Steelhead. Eleven year old Connor Nace and his brother fifteen year old Austin Nace came up from Littlestown, Pa to catch some Steelhead. Cast out as far as you can and let the lure rest, giving it an occasional twitch. Also, they have to wait till the weather permits and also when they all could get together as a crew. Early August 2021 walleye fishing was for the kids and the Captain: , Posted by: Captain Ron Rusch Date Posted: 13:26:27 8/30/21 Shoreline fishing should remain good until the we get into freezing temperatures and heavy winter wave conditions. John Paulick of Charleroi, Pa brought in the first fish caught after the Basin opened. Captain also had a good many on the line adding to the fun. I heard quite a few different theories on what to use to catch the fish. A few doubles also puts the smiles on the faces. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself.

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