Also straight out to the South side of the First Trench. The Important change here is that Walnut Creek specifically and effective immediately, is now closed to fishing south of the Manchester Bridge between the hours of 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day through the opening day of Trout Season. Six year old Grace Ruhlman of Warren PA brought in her 1 pound Perch for Angler Award. Eleven year old Justin Harouff came in with an Angler Award sized Walleye. Lake like glass. He caught this 8 pound 13 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. It was 29 inches long. 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. All lines, rods, or tip-ups shall be under the immediate control of the person using them. Wayne Cunningham of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. He was fishing on the boat Corky. On the radio I heard some good reports of walleye and perch. 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. Finicky winter fish can often be coaxed into striking by simply changing baits. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Trout Run on a Renowsky. and was 29 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Renowsky. Bass anglers are still hitting them well both in the bay and out in the lake. I want to personally thank the men who pulled the boys from the water after their canoe capsized on Wednesday. Therefore, we set the Tentative Time and Date as November 8th at 2 PM. Twelve year old James Lindow Jr. of Bridgeville, PA brought in a 7 pound 11 ounce Walleye while he was out Perching. 36 Sunday, 42 Saturday etc all HANDS ON DRIFT FISHING FUN. 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. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time, Ice flows most of the morning and mid afternoon was amazed at the lack of fish compared to a week ago no hookups. He was using sucker spawn and the color was orange. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The Walnut Creek Marina will be open for fishing TENTATIVELY on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at noon. All other fishing regulations still apply. 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. Anglers fishing the Fairview Gravel pit pond are reminded that this is Fish and Boat Commission property. Please be advised that trailer inspections and traffic patterns/signs at Walnut Creek Access will be enforced. Downstream of the wall there is a fishing trail that provides access to the creek. Her color was Watermelon. Report: This is turning out to be one of the best weekends of the summer. The Walleye seem to be heading west. Office Hours are:Monday thru Thursday : 8 AM to 6:30 PMFriday and Saturdays : 6 AM to 10 PMSundays: 6 AM to 8 PM. He caught it out in 68 ft of water west of Walnut Creek using Reef Runners. We do have the radar in the office building and that helps except when the internet goes down. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. They were from left to right: Andrew Kearney with a 10 pound 2 ounce, 28 inches long and 17 inch girth. Looks like the boats will be able to fish Friday through Monday according the NOAA's animated weather page http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/glcfs.php?lake=e&ext=wv&type=F&hr=48, I am hoping to come up and fish Friday through Monday George.yates@comcast.net - www.fisherofmen.net, Tuesday fishing north of Elk in 61-71 FOW. Smallmouth were the only species caught Monday. Sometimes not limiting but still getting them. The ice has been thick enough on Presque Isle Bay to withstand the spring temperatures late last week and was crowded with ice huts this past weekend. He was out in 61 ft of water out West of Walnut Creek on the South side of the first trench. A reminder that the walleye limits have changed for this year. Copper confusion is the color. We didnt have much of a problem with Hurricane Sandy. It was 9 lb 5 oz and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. Nine year old Deeanna McAtee-Hall brought in 7 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Award. 25' - 40' of water due north and west of Walnut Creek. 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. Generally, lake fishing has been good to excellent for both perch and walleye. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. One of the best baits for bass are live crayfish available at some bait shops. What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Erie, Pennsylvania for the first time. Perch fishing continues to thrive with schools holding in 50' off the light house, condos, and due north off Walnut Creek. He caught it out in 63 ft of water straight off of Trout Run on a Renowsky. 10 minuets later the fish was in the boat. He caught them both using Sucker Spawn and flies. Of course if you don't want the 3-yr or 5-yr you can still get the original 1-yr licenses too. Strong line and a rod with a stiff back along with minnows, dead or alive and crawlers fished on the bottom are the ticket. They are picking up little ones in the 12 15 inch range and putting them back and also getting the keepers the ones bigger than 15 inches. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 3/4 inches. They seem to be really good catching right now in 55-60 ft of water off Trout Run and Walnut Creek. Fishing Tackle. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Fourteen year old Elliott Haire and Fifteen year old Nat Conrad came in with these nice fish for Angler Award. 2/1/2023. Eleven year old Alyssa Theodore of Raccoon Township brought in a 7 pound 14 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Late morning it settled down. As the water in the west warms up, the walleye will generally migrate to the colder deeper waters of the central and eastern basins. The first fish was caught at 12:11 pm. He caught it on 12 mile Creek using Skein. This past weekend we were faced with very cold temperatures and abundant snowfall. Steelhead are beginning to thin out but there are still plenty of good opportunities with a little looking. The cold weather seemed to have brought in quite a few fish. It was 36 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. He was caught on a white jig. We did catch one over 20 inches but it was in bad shape with sores over most of its tail. Presque Isle bay has become dangerously thin in many areas. Ten year old Shane Yarder came in with this Walleye for weighing. She was using Orange Power Bait. The bait of choice was large golden shinners purchased from Poor Richards Bait and Tackle near Fairview 814-474-5623. The Walnut Creek Marina is frozen over, but pretty thin at this point. He caught it at the mouth of Elk Creek on a Flatfish Plug. They were being caught in 50-60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and also a little area in front of Trout Run in 40 ft of water. There are still a few steelhead remaining in the area tribs, but the numbers are low having been replaced by suckers, small mouth bass and few catfish.Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 50 degrees. Steelhad fishing has remained good with fish having a long winter to scatter throught all areas of the tribs. Friday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. 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. A few anglers have been spotted targeting Spring ice out crappie along the south side of Presque Isle. He caught it North of Manchester Falls on Walnut Creek on Salmon egg sack. 704 were here. Some boats are going just a little east as they exit the channel here at Walnut and some are going straight out. There is parking along the main road at the top of the hill. From 11:15am till 1 pm we picked up another 90 perch. The middle of October till the middle of November are prime time for fishing the mouths of the creeks and the creeks themselves. Richard Bates of Latrobe, PA brought in this 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Some of the boaters are having a little luck in front of the creeks but it is still a little too early. Captian Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. The weather this weekend is calling for: Friday: - Southwest winds -10 knots or less - 2 ft or less on the waves. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Eleven Year old Gary Taylor III of Hillsville, Pa came in with his nice catch. I watched a man catch two fish on the North side of the Marina within an hour. Give the fish a second or two at most to take the bait, then pull back on the rod and set the hook. Doesnt get any better than that.. 2023 FishingBooker.com. Day time temperatures in the twenties ma make the window of opportunity for trib fishing short lived, but for now conditions are good. Lots of people here for the opening The North wall is where most of the fishing people were set up. Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. I have no pictures of Perch but I do know they are getting them. Nice fish..note the snow This is what its all abouthe landed it himself, Here is thirteen year old Zach Broad water from Rices Landing, PA with his Angler Award fish. The lake is not too nice right now. He caught it out in the first trench straight out of Walnut in 72 ft of water on a rainbow Plug. He caught it out in 57 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a silver worm harness. Walnut Creek is still holding fish in the Project waters although they are scattered and well spooked. He caught it in Walnut Creek on Power Bait. It can be dangerous for the boaters if they get line wrapped on their props. He caught it in 75 ft of water West of Trout Run on a worm harness. Carp fanatics have been doing well in Misery Bay and the Lagoons area. The docks are brand new this year and they are also approximately 10 ft longer. I will blow the whistle at 2 PM if the docks are out and I also will take a picture of the first fish and put it on this web site. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. The storm front thatpassed through northwestern Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening actually brought water to the Erie tributaries. I have been here the past couple weekends but I have had only a couple boats go out for Bass. Slow Start for the Season 06/14/2013: . Occasionally the captain fishes with the customers. In case you havent heard the creel and size limits for Walleye and Perch remain the same as last year. I did not hear of anyone limiting out. We fished first Northwest of Walnut close to the Ohio Border in 71-75ft. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. 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 mild conditions have affected the usualfishing patterns around the area. Suckers have started to move into the tribs. It was 11 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Nine year old Chase Vrabel of Gibsonia, PA (Seans cousin) caught his 8 pound 1 ounce Walleye. The color was Red for his power bait. High of 87 degrees. He caught it just west of Walnut Creek when they were picking up to come in the creek. Eight your old Brandon Bennett of New Castle, PA brought in an 8 pound 1 ounce Steelhead. The weather is also allowing for good perch and burbot fishing along the Bayfront and along the North and South piers entering Lake Erie. While you are standing on the bank casting out as far as you can, the fish are probably right at your feet. Boats fishing north of the point off Presque Isle nearly to the Canadian line and West have been doing well. He caught it on a hair jig in Walnut Creek. But it wont last. Lots of 11 inch, several 12s and a couple 13 inchers. Catching a walleye drifting puts the fight from the bottom up. A number of anglers were casting spoons along the shoreline at Walnut Creek this past Sunday just east of the channel with surprising success. It was 13 inches long and had a 10 inch girth. They make good Christmas presents if you cant think of what to buy for someone. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness along with the rest. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. However, it now looks as if cooler temperatures, blustery winds, rain and snow flurries may put a damper on this weekends fishing. Try catching walleye on Eriedearies for a change up. 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. The color was Chartreuse. John is showing them both. It is something that will last all year long. The numbers caught has not been the best seen ever since the gobies arrived but the size makes up for the loss. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 75 degrees, off Cleveland, 76 degrees, and off Erie, 77 degrees. June 4th, 2008 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions:Lake temperatures have struggled to reach the 60 degree mark making the West Basin walleye migration to our area somewhat later than usual. I have had quite a few people go out looking for them but I haven't heard of too many people limiting. Current Lake Erie water temperatures is 79 degrees off Erie. Use your stoutest bass rod with a wire leader or heavy mono shock leader. Twelve year old Hannah Ward (Camerons sister) brought in a 12 ounce Perch in for her Junior Award. It was 8 pound 5 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Bass and Walleye anglers continue to try their luck on the Allegheny River, and many bass anglers have reported good hook-ups. As has much of the country, Erie has enjoyed an unusually mild winter so far. We have 4-6 ft waves right now (Friday) and there is a Small Craft Advisory up until late tonight. This is my observation after having been here for ten years. 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. The Nursery waters at Trout Run are controlled by the PFBC and although fishing this area is not permitted, sightseers of all ages are welcome. His just made Junior Angler with 6 pounds and it was 27 inches long with a 14 inch girth. 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. They were using Emerald Shiners. The Walleye seem to be hitting pretty good. Time is running out for the possibility if any good ice fishing season. Wind and waves permitting, perch fishing just seems to get better and better. Richard Corradi of Midland PA brought in two fish for Angler Award. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 68 degrees, off Cleveland, 67 degrees and off the Port of Erie, 69 degrees. I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. He caught his in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Similar depths north of Seagull Point are starting to produce. All along the shoreline they are giving off good marks. Thirteen year old Morgan Eslary of Bolivar, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 9 ounce Steelhead for Junior Angler Award. Raquels was 7 pounds 3 ounces, 26 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. A bluegill on light tackle can provide as much fun as a Lake Erie Walleye on a stiff dipsey rod. Here is the North Wall lined up with fishermen waiting to cast their lines. The water temperature is still in the mid 40s so the snow wont be sticking for a while, down near the lake anyway. We have the radar on it so when you come in if Cleveland is calling for storms we will put it on the TV for all to see. Again, there will be a fine for not observing the rules and regulations which are clearly marked. Look for the water temperature to go around 65 degrees and look for boats trolling in front of the creeks. 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. Pike also love live shiners (the larger, the better) suspended under a float. If the docks arent out it will be posted in the building. His color was purple. .fukyocouch span { display: none; } Sunday night a woman came in with her first fish. Catching these bronze backs on light tackle drifting is a fun filled day. He caught it straight out of Walnut Creek in 55 ft of water on Emerald shiner. The captain also get into the hands on drifting fishing action catching his limit also at times. Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the high 50's are later this week which may be enough to open the tribs and start the ice jams. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. Anglers are permitted to fish the waters of the Commonwealth on this day with out having to purchase a license or any additional stamps. Color was Blue. Robert Stevens of Bethel Park, PA brought in his Steelhead for Angler Award. Despite a delay for weather and a snotty lake we made it back in for brunch with a cooler full and aome happy customers! One of the big spectacles to see when visiting the area is the mouth of Trout Run on Avonia road in Fairview. I did have a few people catch though, mostly in the marina. Erich Semelka came in with his 7 pound 12 ounce Walleye. Denny Halula of New Alexandria, PA came in with a nice 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Look up D. D. Rod father captain Dan explains what his set ups are and how they are used and any ? And it doesnt seem to be any rain in the next week either. These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. Most of the boaters are going out into the First Trench or the Hump which is right beyond the First Trench. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. He got an Angler Award for First Fish. If this area is not producing for you, move north to 60-65' of water and run the dipseys 85-100' back. Paul Chinikidiadi of Clovis, New Mexico brought in this nice 15 pound - 2 ounce Steelhead. It was 28 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Matthew David Grabill of Fargo N.D. was on leave from the United States Marine Corp. and came in with a 9 pound 6 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Perching has never stopped thanks to our non existant winter his year. It was his first fish so he received and Angler Award for First Fish. High of 84 degrees. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COMING UP 05/24/2012: . It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Don't Forget:2012 Fishing licenses are to be displayed on an outer garment when fishing effective January 1st, 2012. 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. All shore fisher persons are to pull their lines for boaters as they enter and exit the channel. Here's why. Perch color was what he used. Late summer early fall weather on Lake Erie can be tricky for boats and anglers alike and this past week has been typical. Heavier lines can often be used to battle tougher currents and larger fish when the tribs are stained or muddy colored. Medium size dipseys 75' back with chartreuse watermelon, copper, and purple crawler harnesses have been working well. Look For the water temperature to go around 65 degrees and look for boats trolling in front of the creeks. Hopefully the fish will start biting so I can get some pictures. The captain also had a great time catching the biggest smallie. One day will have limits coming in and the next day they will be gone with only a few per boat. He caught it out west of Walnut Creek in around 35 ft of water using a Bagley. Current Lake Erie water temperature off the Port of Erie is 76 degrees.

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