Anglers are beginning to turn their attention to other opportunities as the weather starts to warm. Ten year old Cameron Ward of Townville, PA brought in a 1 pound 3 ounce Perch for Junior Award. It is supposed to lay down later Saturday to 1-3 ft so maybe some of you will have a change to get out. We are selling the Net Permits for next year if you are interested. A number of anglers floating shiners have picked up an occasional steelhead while targeting perch and crappie. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 77, off Cleveland is 76 and off Erie, 78 degrees. There are quite a few people catching at Elk Creek also. He caught it on the Walnut Creek channel wall using Yellow Power bait. The Manchester hole although mostly ice covered although fast flowing water under the ice in this area is a recipe for danger. Scott Dowlan of Shippenville, PA casting into the Lake at Walnut Creek caught this nice 9 pound 5 ounce Steel head. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 57 degrees. Quite a thrill! Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." Very few white bass. I hear you might find some out East but out this way on the west side of town they are being very evasive. Anchored Northwest of Elk in 62ft. Ten year old Shane Yarger of Limestone, PA came in with a Perch for Junior Angler Award. Quite a difference from the lake were the temp is 48 to 50 degrees.All the fish were caught on large golden shiners. It was 8 pounds 5 ounces, 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Eleven year old Zach Shute of Buffalo, NY was out with Ron and he came in for a citation for this nice 5 pound 5 ounce Smallmouth. Please dont forget: The boaters have right-of-way in the channel. Only a few boats going out yet and mostly for Bass. Walleye at night and Channel basin dredging 5/13/2015: . Continued catching smallmouth as the day continued. The water in Walnut Creek is a pretty good color right now. This area is walk in only and vehicles can be cited for parking in this area. Trolled in front of Trout Run. She was using egg sacks. She brought it in and Law Enforcement issued her an Angler Award for it. We had four limits of perch before noon. WEATHER: This weekend is supposed to be really nice. Wonder bread was the color and name of it. A good number of steelhead have been brought in from the deeper waters. Try catching walleye on Eriedearies for a change up. occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of. The water temperature was 63 degrees. Eleven year old Dylan Baker of Penn Trafford, PA came in for his Angler Award for a Walleye. Saturday fishing between the bridge and Stop Sign hole. Shiners both live and salted can be killer baits during the winter months. 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. Boaters are asked as a courtesy to sound their horn as the exit the basin into the channel to let anglers know to pull their lines. Planer boards are almost a must for near shore walleye when trolling. Forecasting weather in our area is in fact rocket science and one should never rely of hearsay or second hand information as a reliable source. The Manchester Hole is still loaded with fish and will continue to draw a good number of anglers until ice over. Good Perch action typically will last all summer and well into the fall months. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. 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. They both were out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. The docks are 10 ft longer so now we should be able to get closer to three boats at a time on each dockside. Here is a man who caught his first Steelhead. It was 1 pound 8 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. Wednesday went perching in am, picked up 75 and one small walleye. The Walleye have started becoming hard to find. Watermelon, gold and black/purple willow leaf blades have been working well for the walleye. Rick Reed from Washington, PA was the first to catch his fish when the marina opened for fishing. His experience and good personality made us feel welcomed aboard. It was his first steelhead. Boats must still be 23' x 8' though. Perch fishing has been good with many jumbo fish being caught. Rising temperature forecasts over the next few week or so should quickly bring lake temperatures up and improve both the perch and walleye fishing. Lewis Sweigart of Marietta Pa. brought in his fish. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. They brought in a couple for Angler Award. He caught it out in 72 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Rapela Deep tail Dancer. The only day people were able to get out was Wednesday. Steelhead are scattered but there are still plenty to be found, especially near or on the lake shore. Bass action has been pretty consistent throughout the Presque Isle Bay and along the shoreline. I haven't heard of any real excellent catches in a long time. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. Here is six year old Hunter Briggs. 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. For more information about the wall and pavers, the flyers are available in the lobby of the Walnut Creek Administration building. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. From what some people tell me they think there is so much bait fish out there they are filling up on it. Jack Davis of Cowansville, PA brought in a Coho Salmon he caught out in Walnut Creek. Walleye Coming In Slowly 08/15/2013: . You can find information on it on the PFBC website. Eight year old Justine Kuno of Findley Lake, NY came in for her Angler Award for a 13 ounce Perch. Thirteen year old Braxton Dameron of Home, PA brought in a big 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye. Egg sacks, single eggs, and the egg imitation patterns have been popular in these areas. The channel is still in process of being dredged and should be completed in the next few days. It was 29 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 16 1/4 inches. That is the only report I can give you on these fish. I have had numerous people calling and asking about the Steelhead. Hi of 76 degrees.Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. Most people are using Cleo's, power bait, egg sacks, and single eggs. Pike also love live shiners (the larger, the better) suspended under a float. Hope to see you on the waterGood Luck to AllCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624, Conditions: The wet and windy Spring continues around Erie with the rainfall creating significant run off and affecting fishing patterns throughout the area. Give the fish a second or two at most to take the bait, then pull back on the rod and set the hook. It was 28 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 16 1/4 inches. Always have a forceps or needle nose pliers on hand while sucker fishing, since their rubbery lips are tough and it's hard to get a deeply imbedded hook out without harming the fish. Ten year old Shane Yarder came in with this Walleye for weighing. August 4th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Walleye success has been noticeably on the rise with anglers really getting into them this past week. Notice the sign that is on the other side of the creek. He caught it out in 75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Thunder Sticks. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Current Lake temperature is still a warm 69 degrees. The one that made it was 8 pounds, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Fast moving fronts can quickly change serene conditions into capping waves in very short periods of time. The temperature will be in the mid to hi 80s and mostly Westerly winds. Here is a family photo. The Perch have slowed down some. Bass limits for Lake Erie, it's tributaries, and Presque Isle Bay are 4 fish (combined species small and large mouth) with a 15" minimum length beginning Saturday June 14th, 2008. Two human rod holders catching their own 12 walleye brings smiling faces. Stop signs, Do Not Enter sign etc.. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. As always see you on the water.Have a great fihing day.Captain Mac RemalceM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. Thomas McNally of North Hills, Hampton, PA came in with this nice 9 pound Walleye. He caught his in 20 ft of water right off of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Steelhead can be found throughout lower Elk near the access area. spinnerbait, large shallow crankbait, prop-style topwater or a big black buzzbait are good choices. On Tuesday, Tim Tomlin of the Presque Isle Anglers Group reported crappies, bluegills and perch were chowing throughout the shallows of Presque Isle Bay and the sub-bays on the peninsula side. I had reports of the boats trolling right through the Perch pack. Lucass was 1 pound 5 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. A bluegill on light tackle can provide as much fun as a Lake Erie Walleye on a stiff dipsey rod. MARINA OPEN: NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM TENTATIVELY. Channel dredging should be underway soon. I havent had many reports of any being caught during the day. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. He used a spinner and the color was Black/Purple. He said he caught it on a Golden Shiner. Color was Purple. 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. He caught his on a silver spoon. Or you may want to seek muskellunge. Lynn Bell of Indiana, Pa brought in this nice 8 pound 6 ounce Steelhead. Beginning in 2012, the following regulation was established: a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) during the cold weather months from November 1st through April 30th while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak. Not so much the next. is it a big cat? He used a worm harness and Mass confusion. From what I hear for every Yellow Perch there is at least one White Perch. MARINA OPEN FOR FISHING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 3 PM. Hunters using motorboats are reminded that they must have all firearms unloaded while the motor is in use. Cleveland weather for the next couple days:Friday West winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. Elk Valley Sportsmen's Annual Club Kids Fishing Derby: Conditions:Other that some drifting ice off in the distance on Lake Erie, our area is slowly making the transition to Spring.very slowly. fish being the norm. Muskellunge fishing is generally productive at Tionesta Lake throughout the fall and will continue until the lake freezes. It was his first Walleye. It is really fun watching the little tots fight the larger smallies but they all got away. Conditions: Lake temperatures have struggled to reach the mid 60's making the West Basin migration to our area a bit later than usual. The ability of Lake Erie to rapidly change from calm to stormy is well-known to veterans of the lake. 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. The first one I weighed or seen this year. The trench also has some bigger fish but the eater size just seam to be everywhere, especially in that 53 foot water depth range with some bigger walleyes mixed in. Chance of snow 70 percent. Twelve year old Tim Kelly of Boston MA, brought in a 4 pound 10 ounce Small Mouth Bass for Junior Angler Award . Color was Blue. Anglers are also going deep along the first and second trenches using combinations of downriggers and dipseys. Eleven year old Lucus Bailey from Millcreek brought in his Walleye for Angler Award. Holes cut in ice may not exceed 10 inches between the farthest points as measured in any direction. Here's why. Here is Jim Roner from Burgettstown, PA with his Angler Award fish. Richard Bates of Latrobe, PA brought in this 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The kids had a good time even though they didnt catch any fish. We have had rain up till Wednesday and so the creek was high and muddy. Paul Lorigan of Oil City, PA brought in an 11 pound 2 ounce female. Fishing line tangled in a prop can damage an outdrive seal causing oil leaks and possibly extensive damage. Hunters and anglers are reminded that they must have a wearable PFD (life jacket) for each person on board the watercraft. Just because I dont have that many pictures doesnt mean that they arent catching fish. Suckers can be caught on just about any tackle. The color was White. The office is open Friday thru Sunday during the day at this time and will become daily at a later date. It was 8 lb. Now is a great time to be steelhead fishing in Erie! Fifteen year old Stephen Pritts of LaTrobe PA brought in his 9 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. You have he has the answer not only while your on the water but at home we got alot of fish and little more know how for when we go again can't wait. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. 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). 40% chance of T-storms. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Girard resident Thomas Dzikowski brought in a 1 pound 9 ounce Perch for Angler Award. This is an inexpensive way to give a gift to a child and a gift for future kids' programs provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. His color was purple. The color was Green/Black. The boaters are starting to pick a couple up out in the trenches. According to reports from Poor Richard's, Elk Creek Sports and Tudor Hook-N-Nook, steelhead in Elk Creek had already made it upstream to Girard prior to the heavy rain. Ice Fishing Gear Reminder:It is unlawful while ice fishing to use more than five fishing devices, which may consist of rods, hand lines, tip-ups, or any combination. Senior Lifetime Licenses can be bought if you will be 65 any time in 2008 from January 1 thru December 31. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Walleye. Most are being caught out in the south side of the First Trench. 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. People going out for Perch are getting them in anywhere from 48 ft to 60 ft mostly straight out of Walnut and then going east a little. She caught it out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Emerald Shiners. The area along the fenced nursery water area is a private road. Walleye for Angler Award too. Nine year old Brent Sutula of Erie came in to get an Angler Award for his 1 pound 3 ounce Perch. 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. Walnut Creek Access Building is to open on the 5th. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Stateline ponds along Interstate 90 at the Ohio line have had very little fishing pressure lately. He caught it at Trout Run on skein. He caught it on a night crawler. Run off from the remaining snow throughout the county will likely last several days. As we round the corner of the summer season anglers and boaters are advised to pay close attention to marine weather reports and official USCG severe weather announcements on marine band channel 16. The ponds also hold a fair number of bass. Walleye catches on the Lake have been sporadic at best in the deeper water. Conditions:Great Walleye fishing continues to be the story for the area with the season at its peak. The channel and the traffic section of the marina has been dredged. The creeks are low and clear. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle. Nasty Weather Keeping Many From Fishing 06/27/2013: . If on the Ohio side of the line, you must have and Ohio license and Ohio regulations will apply. Fish in the 25" range have been common. Heard most walleye fishermen getting 4 or more in deeper water. Dont forget the marina will be open on November 8, at 2 PM for fishing TENTATIVELY. Boats fishing north of the point off Presque Isle nearly to the Canadian line and West have been doing well. Boards have been helpful on the calmer days. Fishing activity on French Creek has been light, with occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of Takitezy and the confluence at Franklin. Most of the run off that has kept the tribs high and flowing is over and the tribs are actually on the low side and very clear as of Tuesday afternoon. They caught it in 21 ft of water west of Walnut Creek on a worm. So, you will see a bit of an updated and new look. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. His color was Florescent Orange. Dad is really proud. Perch Slayer (Ted Palmer), Robert Deutsch and Matthew Harvey. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. i think a psrty of three is sufficient for the boat we were on. Hopefully it will be taken care of before this weekend. Etiquette Cooperation and consideration in crowded fishing areas will make for a great day of angling for all. It will reopen on April 6, 2013. He caught it in the marina on a Sucker Spawn, His color was Green. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. I had a few fish in the 8 & 9 pound range come in and also a couple 6 & 7 pounders. They caught them both out in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worm harnesses. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. It was 36 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. There are NO 3-yr and 5-yr for the 1-day, 3-day and 7-day. 14 oz. Abundance of steelies are stacked up in Trout Run. And last but not least is seven year old Lauren Mummert, their little sister. From 11:15am till 1 pm we picked up another 90 perch. Walleye fight a lot more than people think. Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 74 degrees off Toledo, 71 degrees off Cleveland, and 73 degrees off the Port of Erie. I will be here on the 23rd also which is a Thursday but that is to close up shop. Tuesday action start was slower as the cold front had moved in. Daniel Mast of Milton, Pa brought in a 5 pound Smallmouth Bass. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The biggest smallmouth caught was 20.25 inches also on a golden shiner purchased at Poor Richards bait shop. This sign is the one across from the tree on the channel wall. She caught it in Elk Creek on a Gold/Red Cleo. His color was green with black strips. The fishing has been excellent. He caught it out in 75 ft of water off the Light House. All pictures in report came from less than 35 feet. He caught it up in the Stop Sign hole in Walnut Creek on a wax worm while fly fishing. Blue was the color for them. If steelhead fishing isnt your preferencethis weekend, head inland for other possibilities. The numbers caught has not been the best seen ever since the gobies arrived but the size makes up for the loss. No real good numbers yet. Trout Run ice and steelhead fishing 3/19/2015: , Trolling for Trout: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Friday through Monday Looking good for fishing from boat: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing Friday Sept 19th: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing Tuesday and Wednesday August 26-27: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Perch Fishing - Friday August 22: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing off Conneaut, Oh: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye fishing aboard the SeaWolf - Walleye - Northern Pike 7/12/2014: . 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. Eleven year old Hunter DeLoe of Oil City came in with an 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye. A few steelhead are visible in Walnut Creek near the mouth in the early morning hours and there have been a few confirmed catches, however colder weather and rain will be needed before we see any real activity. There are Porta-Johns available for your convenience if you need to use the rest rooms when the building is not open between shifts. Fourteen year old Cody Weimer of Irwin, Pa brought in this pretty Steelhead. They were out in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek and he caught it on a Renosky Fire Tiger lure. All I can say is there are a couple in the streams but the run is not here. Users are reminded that the Petroleum Center vehicle bridge has been closed. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Anglers are reminded that parking from the main road to the mouth at Godfrey Run is not permitted and is marked accordingly. They are in 65-75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and trolling West. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Twelve year old Kody Shankle of Cowansville, PA came in with a 7 pound 6 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Fourteen year old Dan Wanker of Pittsburgh brought in a 10 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. They were using worm harnesses and their color was Chartreuse. Mickey McBride of Erie came in with this nice Walleye. Caught on purple off to the taxidermist.. Ben Samick of St. Marys, PA was out on the Sea Wolf Charters and brought in this enormous Walleye for Angler Award. Back down and up for a few times then comes the net. The fish are just now beginning to come in closer from deep water. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. Current West county tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were clear, with some flow. Current tributary conditions are very low and clear. He caught it in Walnut Creek Marina on a Jig and maggot. range have been caught with 2 and 3 LB. They are on the "Candidate" list. You can now purchase your 2023 annual fishing licenses. The best area of the river seems to be the lower part of Lawrence County. Chad Chaffman of Freeport Pa was out on the boat "Ho Ho" and he came in with an 8 pound 13 1/2 ounce Walleye. Anglers have been having some luck in the Walnut Access basin and along the wall and at the mouth of Trout and Godfrey runs.