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He was in the 60 ft of water off Trout Run also when he caught his. Green was his color. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Jessica Butcher of Ambridge, PA came in with this 7 pound 6 ounce Walleye. Anglers are catching Walleye and Northern Pike from boats, along the shore near the boat ramp, and at the point of the island. It seems to go up and then down every week. Fishing out of Walnut Creek the past week has put limit catches in the cooler every trip Friday the 6th to Thursday the 12th. It was caught it off Godfrey in 7 ft. of water on an Orange Reef Runner. Contributors: East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474. Conditions:We have received countless calls as to the steelhead movement into Walnut and Elk Creeks. It was 1 pound, 4 ounces and was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. It was 25 inches long. Walleye are right out there with the Perch. We havent had any rain worth mentioning in about 5 weeks. 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. He caught it out in 60 ft of water straight off the Clay Banks or Trout Run. Steelhead might be a good option for this weekend, depending on stream recovery from Wednesdays all-day rain. Monday night brought heavy wind and rain through out the night that will likely affect fishing patterns through the week. He caught his in 32 ft of water in front of the clay banks at Godfrey Run. Eleven yr old Dylan Fedei of Fairview came in with a 1 pound Perch. The fishermen are out fishing into the lake from the stone jetties out front of Walnut Creek. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Eleven year old Carter Ryback of Erie, PA brought in his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was up to 51 degrees now as of today it is only 42 degrees. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. Caution should be used in shallow water anywhere along the lakeshore due to large submerged rocks and scattered wreckage. Waters north of the bridge on Abel's Road crossing Crooked Creek are state controlled nursery waters and fishing is not permitted. This is a shot of the grove of trees that next year might not look the same if envisioned marina plans are started. Planting new flowers, new plants and removing the path which was making mowing difficult is in the works. 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. Sunday: East winds / 5-15 knots becoming Southeast / 1-3 ft waves. The money from the sale of the pavers goes into an endowment fund at the Erie Community Foundation to pay for upkeep and maintenance of the wall and the garden into perpetuity. Three-inch to four-inch soft swimbaits, suspending jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and shad-size crankbaits are successfully employed for stripers at Shenango. At times they will even hit cheese baits and corn. The Wall:Anglers fishing the wall along the channel entering Lake Erie at the Walnut Creek Access are again advised that boaters have the absolute right of way angler's lines. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. 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. The woods across the parking is posted for hunting. The unusually mild winter continues for the area as it has in many areas. Most people are getting them off shore in anywhere from 8 ft to 25 ft or water. The only place boaters seem to be able to pick any up are in 60-70 ft of water west of Elk Creek. Today (Saturday) the guys were coming in limited but the water picked up and just about everyone got blown off the water. Dipsies 140-210. Lindsays was 8 pound, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The temperature dropped from 76 degrees to 69 degrees in that time also. Try moving away from the packs of boats if you are not having success. Today also finds the PA fish commission removing select fish for the hatchery. I have been here the past couple weekends but I have had only a couple boats go out for Bass. He caught it at the Stop Sign Hole on Walnut Creek using a Green Woolly Bugger. I walk along the creek here at Walnut Creek just about every day I am here (four days a week) and I have not seen a fish in it. The tribs have remained very good in color and nice flow with just enough precipitation over the last few weeks to keep conditions good. He caught his in 69 ft of water off Virginias Beach also. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. He caught it in 77 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. They all weighed around 5 pounds. Dont forget the marina will be open on November 8, at 2 PM for fishing TENTATIVELY. Wind was near 20 mile per hour out of the southwest making it hard to find a place to hide in the bay.At 11 am the wind pickup to 25 gusting 30 and the fish turn on with every cast a smallie was on the line. I also was told that if you find the pack go about 1 mile East or West of it. He said they were getting them on plugs and worms. Regular customer Dale and his wife came up for an evening and morning trip and the bite did not disappoint! It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He was 11 pounds and was 29 inches long. Conditions:Signs of Steelhead season have been evident with cool breezy nights and white cap days however, daytime temperatures have been very warm and we have had little to no rainfall for several weeks. The Marina opened at 3 PM on Friday, October 31. It was 36 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. All licenses will be sold through the PALS (Pennsylvania Automated License System) machine now so there will be no paper licenses sold anymore. If one were to catch their limit of Perch in Ohio with an Ohio License (30 fish) and then move over the line to PA. and catch additional Perch in PA. with a PA license, the angler would be considered over his limit for PA. It was 13 pounds 9 ounces and was 30 inches long with a girth of 20 inches. 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. Heavier lines can often be used to battle tougher currents and larger fish when the tribs are stained or muddy colored. 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. Patient anglers can cash in with a little skill and finesse. MARINA OPEN: NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM TENTATIVELY. Randy Scott of Delta, PA brought in a couple nice 9 pound Walleye. It is supposed to lay down later Saturday to 1-3 ft so maybe some of you will have a change to get out. They dont bother stopping at the mouth. Please use the lobby doors when the office building is open. 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. They are out in 58-70 ft of water. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Fourteen year old Alex Takacs of Clinton, PA brought in an 8 pound 14 ounce Walleye. They are out in deep water and close to shore. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. Every body caught a good many bass. with that exciting view of that white tip on the tail. Rich Wilcko of Erie, PA brought in a couple Walleye for weighing for an Angler Award. The channel is still in process of being dredged and should be completed in the next few days. It was 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. With the SeaWolf III boat in the background also caught in the action of landing smallies. It didnt make Angler Award but it was the biggest fish he caught. Snap weights fluctuated but mainly 40-50 then the weight plus 125-150. Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing was 76 degrees. Next we had a tackle busting steelie battle his way to freedom. Time Observed: 1/29/2023. He caught it on a worm harness. The docks are brand new this year and they are also approximately 10 ft longer. Color was Blue. Address 6821 W Lake Rd, Fairview, Pennsylvania 16415. Went walleye fishing and missed two. speed 1.4-2.0. For more information on the Walnut Creek Marina you can call 814-833-2464. Harness color was Gold. July 28th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Wind and wave conditions have been marginally cooperative this past week. Conditions: The lack of any significant rainfall around the area has left little but a broken record on fishing conditions in the area tributaries. Perch fishing was hot this past Monday with many limits brought in. I had reports of the boats trolling right through the Perch pack. As is typically for the early part of the season, the best walleye action has been in shallower water, 20-35 feet west of Walnut Creek to the Ohio line. He was fishing on the boat Corky. Heck NO! Dylans was 1 lb ounce, 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. 3) While pressing on the eye, pull with one quick motion on the attached cloth. Tom Raught of Eldred, PA brought in an 8 pound 8 ounce Walleye for Angler award. I had a boat get some out in the first trench close to the Ohio line. August 11th, 2010 Conditions:Hot, sticky weather has surrounded the Erie are with more of the same over the next week. and was 29 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. Good mix of fresh fish and dropbacks. 2/1/2023. Eight year old Owen Callaghan of Erie came in with his 6 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Junior Award. Before then, they are sparse and after that they seem to slack off a little. Ron Milavec of Pittsburgh (Eyes of Plenty) brought in his Angler Award Walleye. Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. A 6-inch soft swimbait, 1/2-oz. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are high and flowing with good color. Here are three friends who came up to Walnut Creek on a trip that was planned for thirteen years. They almost are up to Rt. Anglers targeting perch still have plenty of good fishing remaining as long as the wind and waves cooperate. Current Lake Erie water temperature of Toledo is 72 degrees, off Cleveland, 73 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 75 degrees. The slip-holders docks are in also. 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. Best bet for now is to stay on the move until you lock in a small school. Finally the Perch are in 7/11/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/09/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 08/02/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye Are In Close and Out Deep 06/27/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 06/25/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. A Nice Twelve Pound Walleye 06/20/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 06/18/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. 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Smallmouth action begins aboard the SEAWOLF: , WCO Report for Erie County 05/02/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 04/25/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 04/18/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 04/18/2007: Erie area Erie, PA. The other one is 10 pounds 1 ounce, 31 inches long and 19 inch girth. These three young men from Cranberry, PA brought in some nice fish for Awards too. Rough water has had boaters flipping the coin as to when to go out, but those that can take a little pounding, don't get sick, and respect what Lake Erie can dish out, have been rewarded with good perch catches in 60 plus feet of water and fair to good numbers of walleye. It is called Cabela's "Wanna Go Fishing For Millions". A good rule of thumb is to look for the areas where there is a lot of parking.the number of parking spaces is often in direct correlation to the number of fish stocked in those waters. Presque Isle Bay has been good in any area where there is cover. It was 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches long. They are in anywhere from eight to twenty-five ft. of water. Walleye fishing in July, steelhead in the fall. Flow and color were prime and slush had not yet formed. Perch fishing has been good in 48 to 52 feet of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the point. He was straight out of Walnut in 43 ft of water and he was using Minnows also. The biggest smallmouth caught was 20.25 inches also on a golden shiner purchased at Poor Richards bait shop. Boaters Reminded to Wear PFD's During the Cold Weather Boating Season: Conditions:Trib conditions remain somewhat low and clear with some color in the deeper pools and some flow. I am told there is also a school out off Trout Run and the clay banks. Dont forget you can get your fishing licenses now for next year. The recent rains had clouded things up a bit near shore and slowed down the action a bit. Thanks to all the kind fisherman and boaters this season. The captain also had a great time catching the biggest smallie. The Walleye seem to be around where boaters are fishing for Perch. He caught it out in 75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Thunder Sticks. Presque Isle Bay is a great place to fill the cooler with slab gills and sunfish and often will will be a calm place to fish when the Lake is nasty. He caught it the same place as his brother (above) except his was caught on the color watermelon. Things just havent been going to well this year so far. It was a female and weighed 4 pounds 1 ounce. No Luck With Perch or Walleye?Higher than usual water temperatures typically do not have much effect on hungry panfish. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Carp fanatics have been doing well in Misery Bay and the Lagoons area. A few anglers found good ice fishing at the Upper Gravel Pit pond in Fairview this past weekend bringing in a few nice perch and a a few leftover stockies. Light line or leaders in fluorocarbon are nearly a must in the present conditions. Please be courteous and when launching Please pull your boats all the way back so others can launch. A lot of them are getting 2, 3, maybe 5 per person but not many limits. I have no pictures of Perch but I do know they are getting them. He was out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. , wind powered, and electric motor watercraft are permitted on. With a little patience, you may be rewarded with a tough fight from a beautiful brown trout! They are in 60-70 ft of water between Elk Creek and Trout Run. A good number of "hawgs" have been brought in for weighing. He caught her in the Chutes in Walnut Creek on a single egg. Steelhead and a Surprise Salmon 10/04/2012: , Boating out of Walnut: Walnut Creek Erie, PA. Sept 2012 - Steelhead Perch Walleye: , Steel Head Fishing September 29, 2012: Lake Erie Erie, PA. It didnt quite make Angler Award but it was close. He caught it on Wonder Bread Renowsky. He caught it out in 60 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using Golden Shiners. Kids are what it is all about as I watch these youngsters bait, cast and catch smallies and walleye. A very small pod of fish has been observed off and on in the Walnut channel and there are actually a few fish that have made it upstream to the project waters . Current Lake Erie water temperature off Erie is 78 degrees. I have a lot being caught off the wall too. Twelve year old Shamus Sullivan of Ruther Glen, VA brought in a 1 pound Perch for Junior Award. The rest of us, hung in there and came home with their quota.According to the radio conversations, there were many techiques being used. Boaters are limiting out in as little as a few hours catching doubles and triples of 12-inch-plus perch. Shiners were the ticket. Color was Corn (Yellow). Saturday will be a great day for PA youth curious about catching trout. Walnut Creek was dredged in the beginning of the season and I have not been told by anyone that they are hitting in the channel so all looks good. The whole boat limited. Current west side tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were low and clear, but very fishable, with some flow. The sharp teeth provided escape for many as they cut the 8 or 10 pound test line. All their fish (Lexi, Cole and Lauren) were caught in 72 ft of water in the First Trench on Chartreuse worm harnesses. Shoreline fishing should remain good until the we get into freezing temperatures and heavy winter wave conditions. 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. 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! He caught his at the mouth of Walnut Creek on Power Bait. Anglers are encouraged to always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device while boating. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. We stock our store accordingly. Her color was Gold and Purple. Moving around found some 47.5 degree warmer water were action pickup with doubles. 2011 FISHING LICENSES: The 2011 Fishing Licenses are out now and can be bought down here if you are trying to think of a good Christmas present. Tipped micro jigs in brown, olive and black as well as single cured eggs (the natural kind) have been good choices as well. Please don't forget to blow your horns to let the shore fishing people know you are coming. Eleven year old Dylan Baker of Penn Trafford, PA came in for his Angler Award for a Walleye. Report: The Steelies are definitely in. Last Wednesday the people were catching limits of Perch and Walleye then the lake turned and I havent heard of many boats limiting on any fish. Frequent bait changes may be necessary to find the right presentation. The Walleye fishing has really slowed down to almost a standstill. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Finished by 12:30. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. He caught it out in the first trench straight out of Walnut in 72 ft of water on a rainbow Plug. We still have some good dates open so if you are thinking about a trip don't wait until the lat minute and hope your dates are open book today and don't get closed out. We then went straight out to 60 ft of water for perch. Gerald caught him in the Walnut Creek channel on a Little Cleo color was fluorescent blue and white. Do to some vandalism in the rest rooms, the outside restroom doors are kept closed. The creel limit and size limit has not changed for the Perch and Walleye. She was also out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut and caught it with Emerald shiners. Mickey McBride of Erie came in with this nice Walleye. He caught his on Crystal Meth, Sucker Spawn. A good number of perch (30) and walleye limits (6) were brought into the Walnut Access this past weekend. A few doubles also puts the smiles on the faces. The basin is handicap accessible and is a great place for the kids to fight that first steelhead. Two human rod holders catching their own 12 walleye brings smiling faces. Jack Davis of Cowansville, PA brought in a Coho Salmon he caught out in Walnut Creek. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. There are fair to good reports of steelhead being caught in Presque Isle Bay and Marina Bay at Presque Isle State Park. 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. There are a few stragglers coming in but it is not the run. Welcome to the Lake Erie Fishing Reports, a place where fishermen and fans can share their photos and videos of fishing trips on this great body of water with others. A bluegill on light tackle can provide as much fun as a Lake Erie Walleye on a stiff dipsey rod. His color was Watermelon. He caught it above Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek using eggs from the fish he caught. Heard a few boats saying they picking up steelies close to shore. Conditions:Great Walleye fishing continues to be the story for the area with the season at its peak. Also east of Walnut Creek in the 50 ft waters. He was standing on the south side of marina. They color was Black and Silver. I walked the wall today and only had a couple people get anything. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Water Conditions: Perfect. Senior Lifetime Licenses can be bought if you will be 65 any time in 2008 from January 1 thru December 31. It weighed 10 pounds 2 ounces and was 31 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Evidently there are lots of bait fish out there so you have to entice them some way. Sunday SW / 5-15k / 1-3 ft subsiding to 2 ft or less. He was using White Power Bait. I havent seen many fish get caught but thats fishing. If you do not know what to give a friend or family member who has everything, think about a paver as a long lasting gift he or she will enjoy for years to come. One was 10 pounds 2 ounces. Here's what you need to know, What kind of trout is that?Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season. He caught it North of Manchester Falls on Walnut Creek on Salmon egg sack. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. - Powered by Daily Erie Fishing Reports (March 2023) - FishingBooker Michelle Richardson and daughter Lindsay of Belle Vernon, PA came in for their Angler Award for Walleye. They didn't get any recognition for it from the paper but I want to thank them. It was 15 pounds 7 ounces, 32 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. Here is a shot of the north side showing the turn out. Saturday fishing between the bridge and Stop Sign hole. Purchased at the office net permits can be done with a credit card or check on line. We have 4-6 ft waves right now (Friday) and there is a Small Craft Advisory up until late tonight. It was 8 lb. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . Thursday, Nov. 18, seemed to be a productive day. 9 oz. Have a charter, marina, pier, or tackle shop? Head shake and up and down to the angler nets the fish. Then on Thursday it started laying down and became a good color. Every now and then you hear of someone getting one but not too often. 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. A PFD is required for all persons on board. You might want to try on the North side of the Perch pack. 6821 West Lake Road , Erie , PA 16415 | 814-474-5623. There are still large numbers of fish holding in the nursery waters at Trout Run. Tony, Matt and Tia Craig from Ambridge, PA caught these three Steelhead. Finally they started. I left my date stamp on so you can see that this is a day in December. With the "stockies" mixed in with the remaining Steelhead and the migrating suckers, area angling this time of year can be quite a smorgasboard. That is when most of these fish were caught. He was out in 40 ft of water off Trout Run using Emerald shiners. It is unlawful to fish or possess trout or salmon in or along any Lake Erie tributary stream or the East and West Basin Ponds (Waterworks Ponds, Presque Isle State Park) from 12:01 AM on April 13th until 8:00 AM on April 14th, a period of 32 hours. Nick Kearney with an 8 pound 1 ounce, 28 inches long and 15 inch girth. Anglers have been having fair to good success from the shore at Walnut, Chestnut Street and the East Avenue launches. Trout Run: The steelhead breeding stock is backed up heavily at the Trout Run Nursery waters where Route 98 ends at Lake Erie.