All 36 walleye were caught on Eriedearies drifting in 20 feet of water one day in June.All the fish caught in the photos were caught in 15 to 35 feet depth west and east of Walnut Creek. As the Lake temperatures slowly warm, and it has been slow, it wont be long before the perch schools form and the migrating walleye move in from the Western Basin. The only thing anybody was catching were Silver Bass or White Bass. These fresh fish are generally aggressive and will hit a variety of presentations depending on water clarity. 4 oz. He caught it on Thursday but didnt bring it in until Friday to get weighed. The Marina Basin will be open for fishing on Wednesday, November 7, at 1 PM. It was 7 pounds 9 inches and was 27 inches long with a 15 inch girth. She was using Orange Power Bait. A few anglers have been spotted fishing the wall at Walnut Creek at night in search of that first tributary steelhead but it's a bit early. There are Porta-Johns available for your convenience if you need to use the rest rooms when the building is not open between shifts. Hatches from 2015 through 2017 will also provide some smaller 7- to 9-inch fish. For all you guys who are wondering about the storms and such, we now have an internet connected TV in the lobby. Please come so you will know what is going on. Most of the boaters are going out into the First Trench or the Hump which is right beyond the First Trench. The ability of Lake Erie to rapidly change from calm to stormy is well-known to veterans of the lake. The Walleye are mostly South of the first Trench but boaters are catching them just about everywhere. Thirteen year old Ryan Rogers of Knox, Pa brought in a 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The hot weather is actually a welcome relief from the long winter and unseasonably cool spring. They are in anywhere from eight to twenty-five ft. of water. The Lake Erie water temperature is 49 off Toledo and 45 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Boards have been helpful on the calmer days. The marina and boat ramp will be open during drilling. We haven't had any significant amount of rain to help entice more fish to come in and to dirty up the water a bit. Eight your old Brandon Bennett of New Castle, PA brought in an 8 pound 1 ounce Steelhead. Fourteen year old Cody Weimer of Irwin PA brought his fish in for Angler Award. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. I did not hear of anyone limiting out. A fair crowd was lined up along the wall through out the weekend. It is a bit early, and Perch catches were sporadic with anglers still looking for the large schools. He caught it in the Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek using a Pink Trout worm. Action has been so good one rod is enough per person to drift, jig and catch walleye. MARINA OPEN: NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM TENTATIVELY. The Walnut Creek Marina basin is still giving up a fair number fish. That might be why I haven't had too many come in for weighing.MARINA OPERATIONS:The hours of operations for Walnut Creek office will be changing to our season ending schedule. Report: Started trolling this morning off of Walnut. Catch rates have been good with limits reported in as little as an hour.Walleye fishing has been good in the deeper water although good catches are still being reported in the 30 to 40 foot depths/. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Winter Fishing Tips: Fish feed less aggressively as the water temperatures drop and will often wait for the food source to come to them, so you need to get your fly or bait close to feeding fish. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. I guess people were just in a hurry to get home for Thanksgiving. Thirteen year old Alex Takacs of Clinton, PA came in with his 8 lb-14 oz Walleye. Fifteen year old Cameron Kirkwood of Leeper, PA brought in for Junior Angler Award a 7 pound 13 ounce Walleye. The Perch (from what everyone is saying and coming in with) are out in 42 ft of water starting west of Trout and all the way east off the Condos. From November 01, 2022, through April 30, 2023, PFDs must be always worn while on board any canoe, kayak, or boat less than 16 feet in length. 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. 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 A call to a bait shop or marina may be your best source for information about actual conditions on the lake at your launch site. They seem to be doing well. The only bad thing, because of no ice on the lake, was no ice fishing. Color was Dark Green. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. Seawolf hands-on drift fishing fun. A few steelhead have been entering Walnut Creek at night but quickly head for cooler water at daybreak. Pick up one steelie off - Jr Thunderstick Red/Black, 25ft back running 2.3 mph on mini inline board. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 1/2 inches. The fish weighed in at a hefty 12 lbs. But bass like minnows also. Yes, the cat is out of the bag with a few steelhead caught off the wall at Walnut Creek and even a few have been caught upstream, however, dont throw the paycheck in the fuel tank quite yet. That is about all I have heard. Most boats seem to be going straight out of Walnut Creek and heading a little east in about 45-50 ft of water. For more information, contact the Walnut Creek Access area office at 814-833-2464. It seems when they start schooling up we get a bad front come through and it scatters them. Schools are still good north of Walnut Creek and off the point at Presque Isle. It was 1 lb and was 13 inches long with a 9 inch girth. Lake ErieAnglers are catching Yellow Perch in the channel of Lake Erie. He caught it in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm. Please use the lobby doors when the office building is open. The Northwest PA Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be hosting the Fly Fishing Film Tour on Friday, March 10th at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 12 and under and can be purchased at https://www.flyfilmfest.com or at the door. Conneaut Creek, although partially in the Commonwealth, does actually enter into Lake Erie within the border of the state of Ohio. The recent rains had clouded things up a bit near shore and slowed down the action a bit. One was 10 pounds 2 ounces. Shawn Bissett of Mather, PA brought in this nice male. Fish have been mainly confined to the larger holes up stream and the access areas near the mouth. Most are running an 10 to 12" range with limits being caught regularly. using large Rapellas in rainbow, silver, and fire tiger patterns are the ticket. Bass action has still been good under the current Trophy bass season. In Erie there always seems to be an alternative catch. I guess there are a lot of camera shy people. I haven't heard of any one getting many this week. Paul Durci of Sarver, PA brought in this nice sized male Steelhead. He caught it in 60 ft of water East of Walnut out from the Condos. It was caught on a minnow in 25 ft of water east of Walnut Creek. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They are out in 58-70 ft of water. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. It was a sunny day and the surface temp got to 53 degrees. Anglers are encouraged to release these sub-legal fish with as little handling as possible, so they can contribute to the fishery in the future.Yellow PerchAnglers can expect good perch fishing in the western basin in 2019 as fish from the large 2014 hatch are approaching sizes up to 13 inches. He caught it out in 77 ft of water Northeast of Walnut Creek on a Renowsky Plug. It was 3 lb. They hammer flies like the Pheasant Tail, Scud Patterns, and the Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear. They are $10 and you are allowed to keep 200 minnows per day with the permit with the restrictions mentioned on permit. The use of internal combustion engines is PROHIBITED. 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. Water levels remain very low in the tribs however, some rainfall is predicted for this week. I have no pictures of Perch but I do know they are getting them. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. I tell people the middle of October and the beginning of November are the best times to catch Steelhead. Anglers are still catching a good number of short fish to get a few legal size walleye. Andy Roseberry of Erie came in with his 9 lb 9 12/ oz. He was out in 53 ft of water East of Walnut Creek. Lake shore fishing at Trout and Godfrey Runs has been good although we have seen pretty rough conditions over the last week.Bass anglers have been having some success on Presque Isle Bay when the weather cooperates.Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 59 degrees The West Erie County tribs are dropping with some color and flow as of this writing. Restroom facilities are close by along with a a place to warm up, phone service, ice, information, and fishing licenses. Caution should be used in shallow water anywhere along the lakeshore due to large submerged rocks and scattered wreckage. By Monday, temps started to climb melting away most of the whitestuff adding some flow and much needed color to the low and clear conditionswe have had. They were fishing in 56 ft of water a little West of Walnut Creek. Current Lake temperatures as of this writing are 72 degrees off Toledo, 73 degrees off Cleveland and 72 degrees off the Port of Erie. August 11th, 2010 Conditions:Hot, sticky weather has surrounded the Erie are with more of the same over the next week. He caught it out in 68 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Fishing Not So Hot 08/11/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/10/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/03/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/03/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Real Good Walleye Catches 07/28/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/20/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Drifting for Smallmouth and Walleye Mid July 2011: . The Walleye seem to be around where boaters are fishing for Perch. The only place to get them is at Walnut Creek or at Regional Headquarters in Meadville. Area Reminders:Anglers are reminded that fishing at the mouth of Godfrey Run is "walk in only" from the top of the hill and like Trout Run, anglers are not permitted to fish within 50 yards of the mouth between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM the following day. The greatest concentration of activity is centered within the Oil City pool, extending from the Petroleum Street Bridge downstream through the citys wastewater treatment plant. Hopefully the fish will start biting so I can get some pictures. Spin anglers along the wall and the Project waters were doing well on the powerbaits, fresh skein, colored egg sacks and live shiners. Be safe! Proceeds are used to support Trout in the Classroom . Perching has slowed a bit so you might want to be prepared to spend more than an hour if you want to catch your limit. It was 9 pounds 8 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Captain Daves was 1 pound 5 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. No one is having luck finding them. Dean Keffer of Claysville brought in a nice Brown Trout. The marina basin opening has become an annual tradition at the Walnut Creek Access with anglers often lined up around the perimeter eager to make that first cast. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time. Pulled the boat today. Thomas McNally of North Hills, Hampton, PA came in with this nice 9 pound Walleye. Please don't forget to blow your horns to let the shore fishing people know you are coming. 4 oz., and was 28 1/2 inches long with a girth of 16 3/4 inches. Ten year old Aiden Hulings of Kane, PA brought in an 11 pound 6 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. I was given this site to refer people to who are interested in knowing the status of the Bowfin. The weather this coming weekend is supposed to be nice with Friday- West winds, 1-2 ft waves, Saturday West winds, 2 ft or less and Sunday- Northwest winds.1-3 ft waves. Bait used was large golden shiners purchased from Poor Richards Bait Shop. I would estimate we had around 100 people standing around the marina. .fukyocouch span { display: none; } He caught his on a night crawler and Blueberry Muffin. The meeting is designed to allow participants to visit presentation booths, engage in discussions, and to hear a brief presentation by engineers and others involved in the project. Lots of 11 inch, several 12s and a couple 13 inchers. Slow Catching and Very Windy 11/17/2011: . Although water levels are good, conditions are clear in most areas making daytime steelhead fishing difficult, but not impossible. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Most of the fish getting caught are in the project waters and up above the Manchester Bridge. Earlier this week temperatures soared into the eighties slowing the steelhead migration but at the same time allowing boaters to continue to take to the Lake for perch and the remaining walleye. It was 28 inches long with a 16 inch girth. Perch, Walleye or Steelhead were all scattered. 6821 West Lake Road , Erie , PA 16415 | 814-474-5623. Fishing Tackle. He caught it at Trout Run on skein. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. Got 2 limits easily. 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. It seems to go up and then down every week. He caught it on a hair jig in Walnut Creek. Thirteen year old Braxton Dameron of Home, PA brought in a big 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye. Large floats do little more than spook the fish and make it difficult to detect strikes. Then on Thursday it started laying down and became a good color. Planer boards are almost a must for near shore walleye when trolling. Tim and Kyle decided to book a last minute drift trip while they were in town for some work training. oz. They make good Christmas presents if you cant think of what to buy for someone. Temperatures at dawn kept the water just at the freezing point but not cold enough to make ice an issue.yet. Fishing has been great for good size fish this year. He had a 19 inch girth. Pike angling has been been fair to good in and around Presque Isle. 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. He caught it out in 30 ft of water off Trout Run on a Goby Gulp. FridaySnow likely. It was taken today 10/2/2008. 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. Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 1st is another Fish for Free Day. Not many limits coming in at all for Walleye or Perch. Port A Johns and dumpsters will remain in the area for your convenience. 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 one fellow told me he landed 30 and more than that in misses. Crowds were heavy this past weekend with the arrival of the rain. The warm days of mid month will melt a good bit of the ice. Daily Erie Fishing Reports (March 2023) - FishingBooker The lake is not too nice right now. Suckers can be caught on just about any tackle. Less crowded conditions can be found on Elk Creek near the Girard Boro Park up to and including the Legion Park area off of Route 20. I heard quite a few different theories on what to use to catch the fish. Bass fishing continues to be good. A lot of time these ten pounders return to the bottom several times before the fight is over and netted. Walnut Creek Basin:Weather permitting, the docks and launch ramps are scheduled to be removed and the Walnut Creek Marina basin is to be open to fishing on November 3rd at 2:00 pm. Lows 10 to 15. Daniel Radaker of Fairmount City went out fishing for the first time ever on Lake Erie. Trout season approaches:Season opens April 2. Landed 3 and had 5 short strikes. The Walnut Creek Marina is frozen over, but pretty thin at this point. A lighted float can help detect those subtle strikes. Perch are mostly being caught out in 35 to 45 ft of water either off Trout Run or straight out of Walnut Creek. Conditions:Much needed rain has hit the area over the last few days raising the trib levels and slowing the Lake activity a bit. Float the bait under a small float just large enough to carry the bait. If on the Ohio side of the line, you must have and Ohio license and Ohio regulations will apply. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. Limits of perch are common now with the best times being right after sunrise and right before sunset. Hi of 76 degrees.Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. He caught it by the water falls on Walnut Creek by the bridge on a fly. At least the fish population is not a concern. The big story of course is the opening of the regular trout season this weekend. Poor Richards - Poor Richards Trolled in front of Trout Run from about 7:30-1pm. The color was Blue/Silver. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature it won't be long. The ponds also hold a fair number of bass. Report: This is turning out to be one of the best weekends of the summer. 2.3 mph. It is called Cabela's "Wanna Go Fishing For Millions". Perch are still hitting strong north and slightly west of Walnut Creek. Here are three kids from Rural Valley, Pa. who went out and came in with a nice bunch of Perch. came in with these Angler Award sized Smallmouth Bass. A few anglers have been spotted targeting Spring ice out crappie along the south side of Presque Isle. The rules and regulations still remain except for the fact you dont need a license. I am sticking to my thoughts of between the middle of October through the middle of November being the best time for Steelhead. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Reef Runner. so, it may not be the same tomorrow as it is today. Colors: Red/Black/Chartreuse. Shane Yarger also brought in this 8 lb Steel head. They both caught them at the Chutes on Walnut Creek. Bluegill will eat anything they can get into their mouths. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. Toris was 1 pound ounce, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Little or no snow accumulation. They were caught on maggot, minnow and rooster tail, north of the Stop sign hole in Walnut Creek. Good Luck To AllSee You on the WaterCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. Trolling along the shoreline seems to be the most productive method. Current west county trib conditions are clear with some flow, and very fishable levels. He caught it out west of Walnut Creek in around 35 ft of water using a Bagley. FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219. Lots of dinks thrown back. I had a few fish in the 8 & 9 pound range come in and also a couple 6 & 7 pounders. Good local "Gill spots" include areas along the south side of Presque Isle Bay, Edinboro Lake, and the State Line ponds just south of I-90 at the Ohio line. Northwestern Pennsylvania weekend fishing report, Sept. 24-26 occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of. Mother Nature was kindwith only 6 to 8" of snow although the winds and drifting were heavy attimes. All different sizes too. It was 10 pounds 10 ounces and was 29 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. Anglers are starting to pick up a number of steelhead in both the first and second trenches. The Erie Tribs are very low and very clear. Ten year old Logan Osborn of Harborcreek, PA came in with an Angler Award sized Walleye.
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