Smallmouth action has been real good with many 5 and 6 pound bronze backs caught all on large Golden Shiners from Poor Richards bait and tackle 814-474-5623. The Walnut Creek Marina will be open for fishing TENTATIVELY on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at noon. This year the Fish For Free Days are on Holiday Mondays. The following links provide information about weather in the region. Anglers are finding the large clusters or packs of boats are not always the best place to limit out. There are a lot of people fishing and catching. Madeline won the Reel and Naomi won the rod.It seems very few of the seasoned fishermen where catching any either. Nasty Weather Keeping Many From Fishing 06/27/2013: . It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. 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. We are to have thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday and then Monday and Tuesday the waves are supposed to go up to 2-4 ft. He caught his in 32 ft of water in front of the clay banks at Godfrey Run. Although many fish have been in the tribs for a while, there have been many reports of fresh steelhead being caught. Jim Bender of Pittsburgh and his brother Larry, who is up from Florida, brought in a cooler full of Walleye. Boaters should proceed with caution when transiting the channel. Perch are about the only fish people are getting close to limiting on. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Seawolf hands-on drift fishing fun. He caught it in 53 ft of water North of Presque Isle off the Point on a minnow. .fukyocouch span { display: none; } Your complete source for information on fishing the Erie, Pennsylvania area, Road Conditions in Northwest Pennsylvania, USGS Water Gage on Cattaraugus Creek at Gowanda, NY, USGS Water Gage on Grand River near Painsville, Ohio, USGS Water Gage on Oil Creek at Rouseville, USGS Water Gage on Walnut Creek (Lower Walnut Creek PAF&BC Project Water), Lake Erie Operational Forecast Systemfor Lake Erie, Surface Water Temperatures at the Port of Lake Erie. Steelhead can be found throughout lower Elk near the access area. James Popp from Pittsburgh, PA received an Angler Award for his 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye. It seems to go up and then down every week. 3-yr Resident =$64.703-yr Non-Resident = $154.73-yr Senior Resident = $31.703-yr Lake Erie Permit = $25.703-yr Trout/Salmon Stamp = $25.703-yr Combo = $43.70, 5-yr Resident = $106.705-yr Non-Resident = $256.705-yr Senior Resident = $51.705-yr Lake Erie Permit = $41.705-yr Trout/Salmon Stamp = $41.705-yr Combo = $71.70. Boaters are limiting out in as little as a few hours catching doubles and triples of 12-inch-plus perch. Perch are stilled schooled north of Walnut creek in 66 to 71 feet of water. Walnut Creek Access Office Hours:The Walnut Creek Access Office will be open December 12th, 13th, 14th and the 19th from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM. We didnt have much of a problem with Hurricane Sandy. The Walleye seem to be starting back again. Gils didnt quite make it for Angler Award but it was 1 pound. He caught his out in 60-63 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. The Lake is about 2 feet low so be very careful while coming and going. She caught it out in 72 ft of water a little West of Walnut Creek on a Yellow worm harness. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. When leaving the Marina and entering Walnut Creek there is a sand bar directly in the center of the creek. There are. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The 30th was the clients first day with these fellows as we also caught 42 walleye drifting willow leaf blades of watermelon or fire tiger. The lake has not been very good either with high waves. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. She caught it out in 72 ft of water in the First Trench. Lake like glass. All fish were caught on black with no red hits at all. The Perch seem to be the only fish anybody is having luck with. 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. He caught it out front of Walnut Creek in 28 ft of water on a mad money spoon or (Kojak special). He caught it on Power Bait and the color was green. Twelve year old James Lindow Jr. of Bridgeville, PA brought in a 7 pound 11 ounce Walleye while he was out Perching. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . We are to have nice weather in the 70s and the lake is only to be 1-2 ft waves. Traffic not obeying posted traffic signs and patterns are subject fines. Report: Started trolling this morning off of Walnut. Mother Nature was kindwith only 6 to 8" of snow although the winds and drifting were heavy attimes. Lake ErieAnglers are catching Yellow Perch in the channel of Lake Erie. One of the best baits for bass are live crayfish available at some bait shops. Highs in the upper 30s. You can fish without a license but all other rules and regulations still apply. A regular fall weekend I guess. Girls always seam to catch the big ones. He was fishing on the boat Corky. Altogether he caught five fish and he is going to get this one mounted. They were out in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. He caught it at the Stop sign hole on Walnut Creek on a sucker spawn. Captain MAC RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. There has been some good steelhead fishing along the shoreline and Tuesday morning catches along the wall at Walnut Creek were spectacular with only minutes between hook ups. It was 11 pounds 1 ounce and was 28 inches long with a girth of 19 inches. His color was Purple/Green. He caught his in 20 ft of water right off of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Walnut Creek Access Building is to open on the 5th. Most people I have talked to have only caught half a limit if that. Steelhead are scattered but there are still plenty to be found, especially near or on the lake shore. The water temperature at this writing is 73 degrees and we are not scheduled for any cold weather or rain for at least another week if not longer. Anglers fishing the Lakeshore at Trout and Godfrey run at have been doing very well on calm days and evenings. 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. Last reports indicated good walleye catches off Godfrey Run (halfway between Trout Run and Elk Creek) in 34 to 40 feet of water. The Gravel Pit pond is somewhat sheltered from the high winds that often blow on Presque Isle Bay and can be a good place for those without a portable ice shanty. Twelve year old Luke Ostermeyer of Portersville, PA brought in an 8 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Junior Award. Joshua Schuffert of New Kensington, PA brought in an 8 pound 9 ounce fish. Real slow. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. 4 oz., and was 28 1/2 inches long with a girth of 16 3/4 inches. Elk Creek displayed prime conditions almost all of this past weekend. He caught it on a night crawler. Presque Isle Bay has been good in any area where there is cover. We were supposed to get some rain but it missed us. The action has been hot way west in 60 to 72 feet of water with some large 10 pound walleye making the cooler. It seems the best method changes from day to day. It will reopen on April 6, 2013. All along the shoreline they are giving off good marks. Joe brought his Walleye in for Angler Award at 10 pounds 10 ounces. I have had numerous people calling and asking about the Steelhead. take some weight off. Spoons, tipped minifoo jigs, paste baits, single eggs and crawlers have all been productive baits. Blakemore 35 ft back. He caught it in Walnut Creek on Power Bait. Boats fishing north of the point off Presque Isle nearly to the Canadian line and West have been doing well. The tribs are still very low and very warm and there hasn't been any evidence of early staging at the mouths. Also out in the deep waters too. We are selling the Net Permits for next year if you are interested. Fourteen year old Jimmy Groves of Feasterville, Pa brought in a 10 pound 4 ounce Steelhead. Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 62 degrees off Toledo, 55 degrees off Cleveland and 56 degrees off the Port of Erie. They are slow picking though. Give the fish a second or two at most to take the bait, then pull back on the rod and set the hook. 40% chance of T-storms. On the channel wall, fishing into the creek, there were at least 40 fish caught in a couple hours. The perch are starting to school heavily and limits are becoming conmon. The boats trolling in front of the creeks arent even having much luck. Most boats are trolling from Walnut Creek west to Godfrey and back. These fresh fish are generally aggressive and will hit a variety of presentations depending on water clarity. The hot and humid conditions Erie has been experiencing have generally pushed fish to the colder depths. Anglers are advised that the Pennsylvania Lake Erie Tributaries (yes, all of them) are closed to fishing from 12:01 April 13th to 8:00 AM April 14th ( a 32 hour period). I found that Chartreuse and watermelon are some of the favorite colors for catching them though. Wayne Cunningham of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. But if you dont have the rod and reel to throw those oversized creations, stick with bass baits. Wednesday went perching in am, picked up 75 and one small walleye. Proceeds are used to support Trout in the Classroom . Speed seemed to be hovering around 2mph. He got an Angler Award for First Fish. Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 56 degrees. Lead core 5-7 colors. This one is of a man who was just so excited about catching one that he held it up to me for the picture and then continued fishing. Also, some can be found straight out in 58-62 ft. Sunny with a hi of 77 degrees.This is subject to change because they do an update at 4 am, 10 am, 4 pm and 10 pm. All different sizes too. Contributors: East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The color for him was Watermelon. Her color was Watermelon. Here is her twin brother Cole Mummert with his 7 pound 5 ounce Walleye. Conditions: A fair number of fresh steelhead in the 15' to 20" range, or "jacks" as they are often called, have moved into the lower stretches of Elk and Walnut Creeks. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Congestion at the Walnut Creek Access: Conditions: Varied reports have come in over the last week which would be consistent with the variety of wind and wave conditions we have been experiencing. Anglers are beginning to turn their attention to other opportunities as the weather starts to warm. He was out in 53 ft of water off Elk Creek and caught it on Iridescent Reef Runner. You don't have to go all the way to the Ohio line now. Fresh steelhead in this size range put up a great fight on the end of a noodle or fly rod and can be better table fare than the larger older steelhead. Sunday they are supposed to be 2-3 ft but as you all know it changes every 6 hours. He caught them out in 25 ft of water off Elk Creek on a Bagley Bango lure. Lots of people here for the opening The North wall is where most of the fishing people were set up. We opened the Marina today 11/3/10 for fishing at noon. Conditions: September and early October often present a smorgasbord of opportunities for area anglers and this year is no exception. Crappie fishing has been fair to good inand around the "stink hole" and along the Bay front at Presque Isle. Most area launch ramps are in and boaters are taking to the bay and even the Lake when the weather permits. The one that made it was 8 pounds, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 9 inches long. Wading the shoreline or fishing from shore with light line (4 to 6 lb.) It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. They have slowed down some. Bill Freshwater of Valencia, Pa brought this nice 8 pound 6 ounce Walleye in for Angler Award. Anglers have started fishing the trib mouths, especially at Trout and Godfrey Runs, hooking an occasional jack or two but nothing of any size. He weighed in at 10 pounds 8 ounces and was 31 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. A few doubles also puts the smiles on the faces. The Walnut Creek marina basin was ice free as of late Monday. Ten year old Zack Ansinger brought in a 6 pound 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. I was told the Walleye are in. 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 9 pound 3 ounces, 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The slip-holders docks are in also. Five year old Mitchell Angelo of Monaca, PA caught his first Steelhead. This lake can be dangerous and I hope to see everyone back again and again. They were going out 7 miles for those. throttle cable broke on small engine and hydralics on large failed. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. How long they will hang around is anyones guess.. Thirteen year old Blake Parmerter of Millcreek caught a 1 pound 5 ounce Perch. His colors were Red/white/blue. Salted tubes on weighted jigs are the very popular with pumpkin seed, chartreuse, purple, and the brown shades being most popular. Sunday: East winds / 5-15 knots becoming Southeast / 1-3 ft waves. Walnut Creek, Elk Creek, and Lake Erie water condition report Celebrate Erie Takes Place August 14th - 17th: Ten year old Scotty, seven year old Joe and fourteen year old Tony Wyland with dad in the background brought in a couple of their catch. The storm front thatpassed through northwestern Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening actually brought water to the Erie tributaries. Denny Halula of New Alexandria, PA came in with a nice 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. She was fishing in 75 ft of water Northeast of Walnut Creek. Quite a difference from the lake were the temp is 48 to 50 degrees.All the fish were caught on large golden shiners. The temperatures have been in the high 80's and low 90's most of this week and it is supposed to be in the 70's the first part of next week. Jim caught it in 74 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a Blueberry Muffin worm harness. Most are being caught out in the south side of the First Trench. October 27th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Steelhead season is in full swing now with good numbers of fish and anglers spread throughout the area tribs. Slow Start for the Season 06/14/2013: . The color was watermelon. He was using Minnows. Fly anglers swear by the tried and true wooly buggers in olive, brown and black. She got an Angler Award for First Fish. The captain also had a great time catching the biggest smallie. The boats that are getting them are going out into 42 ft of water straight out of here and off Trout Run. SaturdaySnow showers likely. Perch are still schooling in and around 60' of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the lighthouse at Presque Isle. Monday night brought heavy wind and rain through out the night that will likely affect fishing patterns through the week. Lots of doubles were boated this day. If ever in doubt, head for shore. Saturday Southeast winds / 1-3 ft waves - 50% chance of thunderstorms, Sunday North winds 2-4 ft waves - 50% chance of thunderstorms. 6 oz. Kevin Reiter of Pittsburgh came in with a nice looking male Brown Trout. Deposit will be returned upon return of the key. As of this writing the most productive perch fishing has been in 55 to 60 feet of waters off the Presque Isle condos and the point. 705 were here. The boats are to be out by October 28 and there is no fishing until the docks are out. He was 77 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Anywhere from 25-40 near shore and 50-75 out deeper. His color was purple. It was 10 pounds 2 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. This can be a good place to try your luck for crappie, perch, and sunfish. Lake Erie can be unpredictable this time of year, so pay close attention to the weather. Stand downstream of a spot you think a trout might be. He caught it out in 60 ft. of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Golden Clown Reef Runner. The color was White. Here's why. A few good catches have been reported off the Point on Presque Isle . The Perch seem to be in 42-47 ft of water and also in 50-55 ft of water. Migrant walleye have slowly begun to move into our waters and action is picking up somewhat but things are still a bit slow with water temperatures still pretty cold. At Pymatuning Lake, Dave at Richters Bait & Tackle personally caught dozens of crappies from mud-bottom shallow bays on the lakes north end during two consecutive days. I heard they are nice sized too but no one brought any in for Citation. Gerald Rotz II of New Castle, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The people are starting to catch some fish but there are a lot of smaller ones. We just use one rod, with human rod holders. Nine year old Hunter Wolfe from Brookville brought in his Walleye for Angler Award. Donald Couch of Rochester, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. Perching has never stopped thanks to our non existant winter his year. Twelve year old Dalton Fraser of Crucible, Pa brought in a 6 pound even Waleye. Eleven year old Autumn Anderson came in with a nice Angler Award sized Walleye. They make good Christmas presents if you cant think of what to buy for someone. The Creek is still low but not as low as it was previously. He also was using the Rainbow Trout Plug. He caught it out in 57 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a silver worm harness. It was 9 pound 10 ounce, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. A great gift for a child in your life is a Mentored Youth Permit, which is free. Current Lake Erie Water temperature off Toledo is 76 degrees, off Cleveland, 76 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 77 degrees. Very few spots are slow on the action. It was 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 16 inch girth. Home About Us Bait Tackle Fish Cleaning Fish Smoking Boat Storage Links. Patience in and allowing the lure to float motionless at times is critical for success.

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