Highs in the upper 20s. He was 77 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Current water and ambient temperatures have moved some fish into the tribs, however typically in these conditions they seem to be little more than "exploratory runs" but a good run looks imminent. Presque Isle Bay was a hot spot this past weekend with a surprising number of boaters out targeting bass and spring crappie. Kids have fun to as these boy helped put 36 eaters in the cooler all on night crawlers drifting in 30 feet of water. 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. They were between 24 and 26 inches. Seawolf hands-on drift fishing fun. A stop in the downstream drift of your line along with a sharp tap in your line signals a bite. Chris Kagey of Barkhamsted, CT came in with a nice sized male Steelhead. Slow Start for the Season 06/14/2013: . The lake has not been very good either with high waves. His color was Olive Green. kept 3. Season opens April 2. Townville, PA resident, nine year old Cameron Ward brought in a 1 pound 1 ounce Perch for Junior Award. 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. The weather is supposed to start getting warm again. Fair to good conditions have sent anglers out on Lake Erie in large numbers especially this past weekend. The Walnut Creek Marina is frozen over, but pretty thin at this point. He was 11 pounds and was 29 inches long. Traditionally, angling pressure will ease with the Thanksgiving holiday and the threats of snow and bitter cold weather. He received and Angler Award for First Fish. Hot bite one day. 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 fish had been making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. The main tributaries where a permit is required are Cascade Creek, Crooked Creek, Eight mile Creek, Elk Creek, Four mile Creek, Mill Creek, Raccoon Creek, Seven mile Creek, Six mile Creek, Sixteen mile Creek, Twelve mile Creek, Twenty mile Creek, and Walnut Creek. It is snowing little balls right now (Friday) but nothing is on the ground yet here. Bass fishing is hot in and around Presque Isle and pan fish have been abundant all along the south side of Presque Isle bay along the bayfront. Walleye angling during the evening hours have been productive in shallow water, 25 to 35' along the lake shore with many boats taking to the Lake at dusk. since then five more have been caught within a 10 minute period. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. The average size of the smallies has been the best that I have ever seen. Presque Isle Bay has begun to freeze over with a combination of thin ice, drifting ice and slush as of Tuesday afternoon. We interact with fishermen daily, we know what's working and where the hot areas are! Those situations would dictate seeking professional attention: 2) At the same time use a cloth, string, or some type of wrap that can be wrapped aroundthe curved portion of the hook. The Perch seem to be out in 50-60 ft of water off Trout Run, Elk Creek and out of Walnut Creek. The big one was caught in 48 ft of water and the smaller one was caught in 42 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Emerald Shiners. Sunday: Sunny, Hi of 79 degrees. Also, they have to wait till the weather permits and also when they all could get together as a crew. It is still (30)thirty Perch with no size limit and beginning May 1, (6) six Walleye at 15 inches. Worm harnesses in purple, chartreuse and watermelon, Stinger spoons, Reef Runners, Thundersticks and other crank and stick baits are most popular. I have some guys picking up a Steelhead or two out in the trenches while fishing for Walleye. The area along the fenced nursery water area is a private road. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. June 11th, 2008 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions:Summer like weather is finally starting to show it's face in Erie with temperatures this week hitting the mid 90's. NW Region Report - Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission The water in Walnut Creek is a pretty good color right now. The yellow perch daily limit will remain at 30 in all of Ohios Lake Erie waters through April of 2020, with no minimum size limit.Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system, according to Kendra Wecker, Chief of the Division of Wildlife. More and more anglers are learning that winter can often bring some of the best steelhead action of the season along with a more quiet angling experience especially along the upper stretches of the tribs. 5 down. Twelve year old Dalton Fraser of Crucible, Pa brought in a 6 pound even Waleye. He caught it out Perch fishing in 50 ft. of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an emerald shiner. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 77, off Cleveland is 76 and off Erie, 78 degrees. Lake Erie, although not quite completely frozen, seems to be well on its way. Spoons, tipped minifoo jigs, paste baits, single eggs, shiners, and crawlers have all been productive baits. Carp are the number one game fish in many European countries and have just started to gain popularity here. Eleven yr old Dylan Fedei of Fairview came in with a 1 pound Perch. It was 8 pounds 1 ounce, was 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. From what I hear they are marking them but not too many are biting. Current Lake Erie Water temperature is 46 degrees. Tom Lustig from pittsburgh, pa.brought his son and 2 neighbor boys fishing for the evening. Forecasts next week are calling for temps in the upper 50s which should get the sucker rolling in. Tuesday action start was slower as the cold front had moved in. I was told that the bottom is covered with Perch but they just arent hungry. She was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. All rights reserved. For more information on the Walnut Creek Marina you can call 814-833-2464. Another Reminder Regarding Staying Overnight At the Walnut Creek Access: Eleven year old Michael Rossi of Center Township, PA came in with a nice 7 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Good Luck!! Walleye fishing has been sporadic with no one location being best. Parking is available Northeast and the whole way down to the road entrance. He caught it on the South side of the Marina in Walnut Creek, north of the Stop sign hole. On Fish & Boat Commission lakes, shelters, or shanties must be removed when through fishing for the day. 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. He caught it on Wonder Bread Renowsky. Drift for the perch until you locate them and then settle in for your limit. He caught it out in 50 ft of water NE of Walnut Creek on a Pink/White/Blue Lure off the Planer Boards. The Stateline ponds along Interstate 90 at the Ohio line have had very little fishing pressure lately. The Perch fishing seems to be very good. It was 8 pounds 12 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. However, anglers checking in at East End Angler mentioned only a few fish low in Four Mile and Sixteen Mile. I guess people were just in a hurry to get home for Thanksgiving. They seem to be evasive. Write a Report. The weather hasnt been very good so far this year. You wont be able to buy them until January 1 though. Boaters are limiting out in as little as a few hours catching doubles and triples of 12-inch-plus perch. For more information, contact the Walnut Creek Access area office at 814-833-2464. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. The bait of choice was large golden shinners purchased from Poor Richards Bait and Tackle near Fairview 814-474-5623. 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. It was 11 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Kids have fun battling the large walleye as we slowly pass over at a very slow drift. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Copper confusion is the color. They are in 65-75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and trolling West. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Last Wednesday it was 64 degrees and then by Friday it went to 54 degrees. The Perch have slowed down some. Of course this procedure is for small hooks. The boaters getting them were in 44-48 ft of water and in 50-55 ft straight out of Walnut. Lewis Sweigart of Marietta Pa. brought in his fish. The boats are out front trolling at the mouth of the Creeks. four might be a bit crowded especially is the catching is on. The weather this weekend looks great. His color was purple. They are picking up fish in Walnut up to the falls above Manchester hole. But it wont last. Captain Dave Sandiff of the Leeki Teeki along with Bob Mingoy, and Gil Lewis of Erie came in with their limit of Perch. Jonathan Hershey, ten years old from Saltillo, PA brought in this Walleye for Angler Award. Next we had a tackle busting steelie battle his way to freedom. It is designated so by the sign that is there as you enter the site. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. Nine year old Kyrin Wyatt of Windgap, PA brought in his 11 pound 15 ounce steelhead for Angler Award. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Nine year old Tom, ten year old Nick and seven year old Luke Soboleski came in these Walleye for Angler Award. This is my observation after having been here for ten years. He was using a Reef Runner also. Some Real Nice Fish Caught 10/06/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/05/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 09/28/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Perch Fishing - Sunday Night September 25: Walnut Creek Erie, PA. A Little of Each 09/22/2011: , Perch Fishing - Wednesday September 21: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Boating out of Walnut Creek: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 09/07/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye are Becoming Harder to Find 09/01/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/31/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Just a Few Fish This Week 08/25/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/24/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Award Sized Smallmouth On a Toy Story Pole - 08/18/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/17/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. It was 30 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. Denny Halula of New Alexandria, PA came in with a nice 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. While all shallow panfish are impacted, crappies and bluegills are more susceptible to changes in water temperature at this time of year than perch. Nine year old Austin Green caught his in the same place as his brother. Little or no snow accumulation. TuesdayMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. I also was told that if you find the pack go about 1 mile East or West of it. Twelve year old James Lindow Jr. of Bridgeville, PA brought in a 7 pound 11 ounce Walleye while he was out Perching. Also, watch for all directional signs on the premises. Heavier lines can often be used to battle tougher currents and larger fish when the tribs are stained or muddy colored. Cold with lows around 10 above. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. A scorcher this past Monday put a good number of boats on the Lake and the Bay. Elk Creek displayed prime conditions almost all of this past weekend. I am sticking to my thoughts of between the middle of October through the middle of November being the best time for Steelhead. 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. The boaters are just now starting to catch them in the trenches. Blessings; george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net. Senior Lifetime Licenses can be bought if you will be 65 any time in 2008 from January 1 thru December 31. Office Hours are:Monday thru Thursday : 8 AM to 6:30 PMFriday and Saturdays : 6 AM to 10 PMSundays: 6 AM to 8 PM. Please!!! You can also call our office at 814-899-2464. He caught it out in 60 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using Golden Shiners. Twelve year old Anthony Thomaselli of Weirton West Virginia caught his first Steelhead and got an Angler Award for First Fish. In Erie there always seems to be an alternative catch. Nine year old Lucas Stellabotte of Pittsburgh came in with a 1 pound 3 ounce Perch for Angler Award. Also, I have seen at least 10 fish get caught in the marina today (Friday) so far. Nine year old Gage Schwarz of Aliquippa, PA brought in a 9 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. Perch fishing has been good in 48 to 52 feet of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the point. Happy Holidays:Best wishes for a wonderful and safe Holiday Season from all the PFBC Officers and personnel along Pennsylvania's Great North Coast. Erie Area Fishing Reports : FishErie.com He caught them all on Dipsys and Worm Harnesses. It was his first fish so he received and Angler Award for First Fish. The previously closed spring season now allows the harvest of one black bass per day, with a minimum size limit of 18 inches from May 1 until the fourth Saturday of June (June 22), and the daily bag limit will continue to be five black bass per day with a 14-inch minimum size limit the remainder of the season through April 30, 2020.Updated Lake Erie fishing reports are available at wildohio.gov or by calling 888-HOOKFISH (888-466-5347). So, the best place to fish is near the mouth of the creeks up to Rt. Very often a change of presentation or drift may be all that's necessary to produce a strike. Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. He caught it in 48 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Anglers are reporting good catches both shallow and deep in the trenches with the smaller fish generally closer to shore and the lunker walleye in 65 to 70' of water in and along the trenches north west of Walnut Creek. She caught it in 58 ft of water off the GE stack on the East side. I guess the threat of snow doesnt hinder anyone from their love of fishing. Restroom facilities are close by along with a a place to warm up, phone service, ice, information, and fishing licenses. It was 13 pounds 9 ounces and was 30 inches long with a girth of 20 inches. Eight year old Brendan Hanlon of Silver Springs, MD brought in his Angler Award sized Perch. Here is Cameron Ward again on another day bringing in his 13 ounce Perch. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 57 degrees. Perched NW of Walnut in 54 FOW. He was using Crawler Harness. Fish are swimming 40 to 50 feet down and hungry. They each weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. 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. This weekend the lake is supposed to be rough. It was 27 inches long and had a 15 inch girth. It was a female that weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. They have slowed down some. He caught it in 35 ft of water west by Elk Creek on a Bango lure. They can be found in 37 to 45 of water off of Trout Run and straight out of Walnut Creek. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 55 degrees. Oh! He caught it out in 74 ft of water straight off Elk Creek on a worm harness. Contact: Christie Ferrier - 814-474-2577 or email: cbfbeach@mac.com. I only have the one picture this week. Walleye action is still good to excellent on the west side from Walnut Creek to the Ohio line in 15 to 40 feet of water. Phone: (252) 515-0574 Here is a shot of the north side showing the turn out. Erie , like much of the state continues to work its way through very wet spring. Trolled in front of Walnut and Trout 3 days. Fish were observed in other West Side streams as well. 14 oz. The bait and method of the day was drifting minnows with rod in hand. High of 82 degrees. It was 12 pounds ounce, was 29 inches long and had a big girth of 19 inches. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. The Walleye are getting caught at night time still. The color was Black/Cooper. October Steelhead and the Memorial Wall: . Walleye have been really good this year. He caught it up in the Stop Sign hole in Walnut Creek on a wax worm while fly fishing. The wall side looks deep for small boats to pass and thats tight to the wall. Eleven Year old Gary Taylor III of Hillsville, Pa came in with his nice catch. Not Much Activity Yet 05/17/2012: . Nice for lakeshore fishing. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. 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. Lord willing we will see ya in the spring. If this area is not producing for you, move north to 60-65' of water and run the dipseys 85-100' back. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Strong line or a steel leader is a good idea to keep their razor sharp teeth from snapping your line. Eleven your old Timothy Smith of Cowen, WV brought in a 14 ounce Perch for Angler Award. The color for the big one was a purple VooDoo. There are a few fish in the Manchester and Stop Sign holes and even in between (see above). 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. Anglers are catching multiple Steelhead on every trip, especially after a recent rain. Walleye seem to be gradually moving to deeper water with success this past weekend coming form 40 to 45' of water. It was over 8 pounds and was 26 inches long. Dad is really proud. Still a little slow though. They didn't get any recognition for it from the paper but I want to thank them. He caught it at the mouth of Crooked Creek using a single egg. Sixteen year old Andy Weitz, twelve year old Michael Weitz, and eleven year old Brett Benson are here with the fish Brett caught. Late morning it settled down. Colors: Red/Black/Chartreuse. I have been told they are nice sized too. You can fish without a license but all other rules and regulations still apply. Silver has also been good at times. 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. 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" somewhat crowded at times. He was using Gator Bait Reef Runner. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Perch seem to be hit and miss. The fishermen and women are catching fish too. Anglers were also doing fair to good at the mouths of Trout and Godfrey runs along the lakeshore and angler reports indicate that some fish are holding in the "mud hole" at the mouth of Elk Creek. I havent had any boats go out for a while now but I did have someone call today and ask if they could get out. Monday night brought heavy wind and rain through out the night that will likely affect fishing patterns through the week.