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But they are getting them in 52-53 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Taku Okumura of Wilmerding, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. Cast two or three times into the same spot. 2.3 mph. Sunday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. 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. It was 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. The Walnut Creek Marina basin is still giving up a fair number fish. James caught him out at the mouth of Walnut Creek on Salmon Egg in a sack. A few brown trout have also been caught. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814 . Think about getting one for a Birthday or an Anniversary gift for your loved ones. Lynn Bell of Indiana, Pa brought in this nice 8 pound 6 ounce Steelhead. I told them about the little launch on the south side into the creek. Watermelon, gold and black/purple willow leaf blades have been working well for the walleye. Perch fishing continues to thrive with schools holding in 50' off the light house, condos, and due north off Walnut Creek. Stand downstream of a spot you think a trout might be. It was caught on a worm harness in 53 ft of water west of Walnut. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The color was silver and blue. It was 28 inches long. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The color was Rainbow Trout. 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. Home About Us Bait Tackle Fish Cleaning Fish Smoking Boat Storage Links. Current West County trib conditions as of Tuesday were high and flowing nicely with good color. Fish are above Route 20 but numbers are limited and fish are still scattered in those areas. Frequent bait changes may be necessary to find the right presentation. He caught it out in 60 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using Golden Shiners. Occasional doubles were caught. 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. Be sure to thoroughly dry out a wet reel and oil lightly. especially in freezing conditions. He caught it out in 60 ft. of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Golden Clown Reef Runner. Worms and crickets are anglers favorite baits, but bluegill will take small poppers, flies, small spinners and jigs. His color was Chartreuse. Forecasts next week are calling for temps in the upper 50s which should get the sucker rolling in. Current Lake Erie Water temperature is 46 degrees. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. As 36 big eyes were caught on crawlers .With ROD in HAND slow movement is always the method aboard the SeaWolf..The slow motion gives the angler the thrill of the bite and the walleye fight all the way to the net. Today(Friday)we are having storms most of the day. James Kalkbrenner of E. McKeesport, PA brought in this 13 pound 10 ounce Steelhead. A few anglers have been spotted targeting Spring ice out crappie along the south side of Presque Isle. Fishing line tangled in a prop can damage an outdrive seal causing oil leaks and possibly extensive damage. I havent had many boats go out and no one seems to be catching any fish yet. They seem to be really good catching right now in 55-60 ft of water off Trout Run and Walnut Creek. They do make nice Christmas presents. i think a psrty of three is sufficient for the boat we were on. Gomer1981. He caught it 4 miles straight out of Walnut Creek in 48 ft of water on a minnow with a Chartreuse spreader. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time. And it doesnt seem to be any rain in the next week either. Steelhead continue to stage at the tributary mouths with only a few steelhead observed in the Trout Run Nursery waters. Office Hours are:Monday thru Thursday : 8 AM to 6:30 PMFriday and Saturdays : 6 AM to 10 PMSundays: 6 AM to 8 PM. Walnut Creek Access Area: Spring clean up has begun at the Walnut Creek Access Area with equipment working to clear the debris that has built up from the winter waves. He caught his in 48 ft of water East of Walnut too on a minnow. Here is Joe Novak with one of his catch. Planer boards are almost a must for near shore walleye when trolling. They are picking up fish in Walnut up to the falls above Manchester hole. The lake temperature is 75 degrees at this writing and we just had a little rain last night that didnt do a thing to bring the creek up any. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature it won't be long. I havent heard of anyone try in close lately. Perch are mostly being caught out in 35 to 45 ft of water either off Trout Run or straight out of Walnut Creek. 7 oz. We first trolled Trout for 1 hour. The 2009 fishing licenses will be going on sale Monday. Walleye fishing in July, steelhead in the fall. Down here at the mouth the people seem to be having loads of fun catching and releasing. Twelve year old Jason Steiner of Jefferson Hills, PA brought in the first Steelhead to get weighed by me for Junior Angler Award this year. The access areas at Elk and Walnut Creeks have been crowded and the angler pressure intense. All rights reserved. The creeks are low and clear. Started at daybreak in front of Trout Run. He caught it out in70 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek on lead core, Fire Tiger Renowsky. When leaving the Marina and entering Walnut Creek there is a sand bar directly in the center of the creek. Robert Rosky of Pittsburg, Pa brought in two for Award. Cast out as far as you can and let the lure rest, giving it an occasional twitch. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Walnut Creek Access, Hope to See you on the WaterGood Luck To All, Captain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. It was 11 pounds 4 ounces, was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The number is 814-833-2464. Small baits with very light line should be fished deep under a float or without any float at all. Bass action has been great with regular bass season now in effect. As Summer blends into the early fall season, wind and wave conditions can change dramatically in a short time placing an inexperienced boater in jeopardy. They color was Black and Silver. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------MAY 2012. Gary caught him at the stop sign hole on a shrimp fly he tied. Color was Superman Blue/Red. It has been low and clear but with the rains we had it brought in some fish and stirred up the creek a little. His color was copper/purple. He caught it out on the boat in 17 ft of water off Trout Run. Michelles was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. There is no reason in having a 3-yr or 5-yr for them since they are lifetime once you qualify for them. Five year old Mathew Kohler of Cranberry Township, Pa brought in a 9 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Red/Black, Fire Tiger, Red/silver. Anglers are reminded that they must have a trout permit to fish in Tionesta Creek, from the outflow to the confluence with the Allegheny River. Saturday Southwest winds 10-20 knots 1-3 ft waves. SundaySnow showers likely. He caught it at the first Project hole on Walnut Creek on an Olive Wooly Bugger. Etiquette Cooperation and consideration in crowded fishing areas will make for a great day of angling for all. Nice for lakeshore fishing. Anglers targeting perch still have plenty of good fishing remaining as long as the wind and waves cooperate. He caught her in the Chutes in Walnut Creek on a single egg. A number of 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. Successful areas include 40-45' of water between Trout and Godfrey Runs west of Walnut Creek. 36 Sunday, 42 Saturday etc all HANDS ON DRIFT FISHING FUN. For more information, contact the Walnut Creek Access area office at 814-833-2464. If you are going to fish this area be sure you know the boundaries. When the lake is calm, anglers have been doing well in 52 feet of water due North of the Walnut Creek Access. They are $10 and you are allowed to keep 200 minnows per day with the permit with the restrictions mentioned on permit. It was 29 inches and a girth of 18 inches. 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: . Good numbers of steelhead are "staging" in 40 to fifty feet of water. Bass fishing has been fair to good in the tribs especially in the deeper slow moving pools. I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. His color was chartreuse. Low and clear conditions combined with very cold weather made for some lethargic steelhead over the weekend. She caught it out in 60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an Emerald Shiner. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. I tell people the middle of October and the beginning of November are the best times to catch Steelhead. Now is a great time to be steelhead fishing in Erie! The color was Pink. The Walleye seem to be going out deeper from where the few being caught are at. Good size fish were hitting and dancing on the water. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. Seawolf hands-on drift fishing fun. Fifteen year old John Stiglitz came in with a nice 9 lb. They were between 24 and 26 inches. I have had quite a few limits come in. The favorite bait seems to be green power bait and the single egg. He was using a Copper/Watermelon harness. The color was Fire Tiger. Nymphs, sucker spawn and egg patterns in pink, orange and white can be productive for the fly anglers along with the imitation blood dot egg patterns. The catch anticipation has been so great with the fish decide whose turn it is that lunches have been neglected for shore use or we just bring in the lines and take time out for lunch. He caught it in 65 ft of water 6 miles Northwest of Walnut on a green spoon. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. Although there is some open water on the tribs, they have begun to quickly refreeze. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. As is typical, the majority of the fish being pulled from the lake are hitting in the morning hours and just before sunset. The other one was just shy of * pounds. So, you will see a bit of an updated and new look. John is showing them both. They seem to think it might be a good year this year for Steelhead fishing. Seven year old Kolton Boyer caught his 12 ounce Perch out in 50 ft. of water also on an emerald shiner. Safety and blessings to all. He caught it on a Black Thunder stick. with his Angler Award sized Steelhead. Submit Business, Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. The lake this week has not been very good. Perch fishing has been good with many jumbo fish being caught. Lots of doubles were boated this day. Late morning it settled down. Get there early and have fun! 30 Walleye with 5 human in hand rod holders. Boats fishing north of the point off Presque Isle nearly to the Canadian line and West have been doing well. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. 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. These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. It was 12 inches with a girth of 8 inches. It should be a couple weeks yet before a good run. Pulled the boat today. Wednesday went perching in am, picked up 75 and one small walleye. Most area launch ramps are in and boaters are taking to the bay and even the Lake when the weather permits. The 2015 Season begins aboard the SeaWolf IV fishing for Smallmouth 5/11/2015: . It doesn't hurt to watch what the guy catching all the fish is using either (My favorite technique). He caught it out in 80 ft of water north of the Point on a Reef Runner. I was told the Walleye are in. Eleven yr old Dylan Fedei of Fairview came in with a 1 pound Perch. We need more boats to go out to find the fish. The lowest spot at the mouth of Walnut Creek is 5 feet according to the dredging crew. You can actually tell where the lake starts and the creek ends. He caught it on 12 mile Creek using Skein. He caught his in 80 ft of water off the Point also. The fish weighed in at a hefty 12 lbs. The Stateline ponds are relatively shallow and are a good place to use a canoe or small car top boats. But when they shut down no one can catch them. 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 Lake has been rough since last Friday. Action Friday was slower in the cooler water with 4 and 5 pounders being caught drifting with rod in hand. I have had a few boaters come in with limits. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are very low and very clear. The only word on Perch are they are out in 60-65 ft of water west of Trout Run around Godfrey. Most of the people I have talked to say they are getting them in 65-72 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and most are using lures/plugs. Conditions:Great Walleye fishing continues to be the story for the area with the season at its peak. Also, I have seen at least 10 fish get caught in the marina today (Friday) so far. These are new docks and it will take longer to get them out then it did the old ones. The Erie Tribs are very low and very clear. Ten year old Shane Yarger of Limestone, PA came in with a Perch for Junior Angler Award. One of the big spectacles to see when visiting the area is the mouth of Trout Run on Avonia road in Fairview. Walleye seem to be the only fish that are plentiful right now. The Perch fishing seems to be very good. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. A lot of people are going straight out of Walnut and going either East a little or West a little in 55 - 65 ft of water. It was caught on a single egg. Perch schools seem to be moving west somewhat, with good catches reported north of the Conneaut, Ohio harbor in 50-60' of water. The color was Tiger. They had never caught walleyes before but it didnt take long for them to dial them in! It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches and her ten year old sister Olivia Chaney with her 6 pound ounce Walleye. Anglers should park on the opposite side in the larger parking area off Sterritania Road. He was 11 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 19 inch girth. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. The weather is cold enough for them to come in but with no water there is not enough to entice them to come in. Long term forecasts indicate warm weather and little rain through the weekend laying the ground work for busy launch ramps all week. It was 33 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. It was 28 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 am to 5:30 pm. The color was Blue/Silver. The weather this weekend looks great. The captain enjoys catching a few of these tackle busting smallies.Water temp in the bay was 61 degrees. Twelve year old Tyler Brown of Utica, PA brought in this 7 pound Walleye. As such, the numbers in the tribs can vary day to day. Lots of hits for the shore fisherman. The Walleye seem to be coming along pretty good now. We moved to the shelter of the shore and tried for stealies. A frying pan full of fresh filleted bluegills and sunfish are mouthwatering table fare and will rival the best Lake Erie Perch. Thew water was muddy but levels were good in Walnut Creek on Thursday as anglers fished above and below the Manchester bridge. He and Dick Mosbacher were close in their catches but he netted his before Dick could. All anglers fishing Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and their tributaries are required to possess a valid Lake Erie permit and Trout stamp or a combination stamp The main tributaries where a permit is required are: Cascade Creek, Crooked Creek, Eightmile Creek, Elk Creek, Fourmile Creek, Mill Creek, Raccoon Creek, Sevenmile Creek, Sixmile Creek, Sixteenmile Creek, Twelvemile Creek, Twentymile Creek, and Walnut Creek. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. Temperatures at dawn kept the water just at the freezing point but not cold enough to make ice an issue.yet. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. I did have a few people catch though, mostly in the marina. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. FridaySnow likely. I have some boaters say they think they are returning to Ohio. Just because I dont have that many pictures doesnt mean that they arent catching fish. Email: The Administration Office is open and you may pick up a brochure in the lobby or get in touch with me. His color was Watermelon. The couple boaters I talked to said they had most hits between Walnut and Trout. Lake Erie Presque Isle Bay Small Mouth Fishing 5/12/2014: , ODNR Fishing Report 04/30/2014: Erie area Erie, PA. April 3 2014 Lake Erie from Trout Run: . Perch have schooled heavily in 42 to 45 feet of water off of Walnut Creek and off the Point. Trolled in front of Trout Run. kept 3. He was using Reef Runner and his color was Bare Naked Wonderbread. Buy a Pennsylvania Fishing License (fishandboat.com). If Emerald Shiners are not available, Fathead Minnows will work in a pinch.Anglers have been having some luck along the South Pier as well with both Perch and Crappie. One was 10 pounds 2 ounces. We didn't get the snow that was predicted even though I heard a lot of the southern part of Erie got about 2 inches. He didnt want to hold it so his friends held it for him. Then moved to 62ft, picked up a few, then 58ft a few more and then 55ft . REGION COUNTIES -- Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren(County Guide), REMINDER: Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear is in effect. Downstream of the wall there is a fishing trail that provides access to the creek. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. They are fishing on the south side of the channel. Parking is available Northeast and the whole way down to the road entrance. Roy McGaughey from Castle Shannon, PA brought in this 8 pound 2 ounce Walleye. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Any other time there are Porta-Johns available for your convenience placed around the marina property. Flow and color remained perfect Sunday but the creek was covered in slush all day making fishing extremely difficult. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches long. The gobies have a large affect on the bass population. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Limits both trips in quick order! It was 13 inches long and had a 10 inch girth. Thirteen year old Morgan Eslary of Bolivar, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 9 ounce Steelhead for Junior Angler Award. The boaters seem to be going both shallow and deep and finding them so there is no special place to find them. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. She was straight out of Walnut Creek in 40 ft of water. She was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 76 degrees. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It was 9 lb 5 oz and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. A lot of them are getting 2, 3, maybe 5 per person but not many limits. He caught it out in 57 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a silver worm harness. These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. 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. The fishermen and women are catching fish too. 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. He was out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. While children under the age of 16 do not need a license, a Voluntary Youth Fishing License or free Mentored Youth Permit is required for special youth fishing opportunities in the coming year. Madeline won the Reel and Naomi won the rod.It seems very few of the seasoned fishermen where catching any either. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Expired registrations are a violation anywhere in Pennsylvania. It was 14 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. It is supposed to lay down later Saturday to 1-3 ft so maybe some of you will have a change to get out. Nine year old Brent Sutula of Erie came in to get an Angler Award for his 1 pound 3 ounce Perch. Not too many good days. The Walnut Project waters and the Manchester Hole are now holding fair to good numbers of fish in each of the holes and anglers have been doing very well along the North Walnut Creek wall at daybreak. The color was orange. Moved into 5 ft of water just before dark. Steelhead are still scattered throughout the tribs and there will likely be a good number around for the opener along with suckers and our precious smolts. The creek is high and cloudy in color. near the wall and the campground side. Randy Scott of Delta, PA brought in a couple nice 9 pound Walleye. It was 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 16 inch girth. It seems that everytime we have a cold front come through they stop biting for a couple days. Vincent Litterini of Nottingham, NH brought his fish in for Angler Award. Color was Rainbow. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. He caught it out in 69 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. Eleven year old Tanner Sliker of Edinboro, Pa brought in his Walleye for Junior Award. (For a nominal fee, you can enjoy a great breakfast at sunrise at the Legion Park picnic pavilion.) This weekend is supposed to be very windy with gusts of 30 knots. george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net, Got a late start. Website www.poorrichardserie.com. 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. Anglers are permitted to fish the waters of the Commonwealth on this day with out having to purchase a license or any additional stamps. Especial when a double or triple has a 22 inch smallie to create maximum excitement. He caught it straight out from Trout Run in 22 ft of water on worm harness. Here is another one of the skimming of ice. It can be dangerous for the boaters if they get line wrapped on their props. Tom Kuhar of Niles, OH brought this nice Angler Award sized Steelhead in. The best time for catching is before sunrise and after sunset. The channel is washed in on the west side from the winter and is yet to be dredged. They caught them northwest of Walnut in 59 ft. of water using spoons and dipsys. WEATHER. Great Day on Lake erie Pa. Nice walleyes on bayrats and spoons 48 feet water. David Graham reported sitting in one spot while catching and releasing 13- to 14-inch crappies for almost four hours. This past weekend found countless huts on the bay and many hardwater folks trying their luck on the Walnut channel and along the shore at Trout Run. Earlier this week a couple boats said they did pick up a couple in the mouth so they are starting to come in from the trenches. Small dipseys 75 to 100 feet back or flatlining 150' back has been successful at these depths. The Walnut Creek Access was bulging at the seams over the weekend with an overlap of steelhead anglers and boaters getting in some late season perch and walleye fishing. Patience in and allowing the lure to float motionless at times is critical for success. Bruce caught him in the marina on a Little Cleo. It was 5 pounds 3 ounces and was 25 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. Lindsays was 8 pound, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Current tributary conditions are very low and clear. The marina is just getting a slight skimming of ice on just a little of it. Moved into 55ft and got 17more before 3pm. Be safe on the water. It was 25 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Aboard the "SeaWolf" we usually only fish one rod in hand. The bait and method of the day was drifting minnows with rod in hand. Seventy year old Freeman Rathfon of Mifflinburg, PA came in with this nice 10 pound Steelhead. red/black, red/yellow, black. She caught it out in 72 ft of water in the First Trench. The temperature will be in the mid to hi 80s and mostly Westerly winds. For more information about fishing and boating in Pennsylvania, please visit our website at www.fishandboat.com. 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. four might be a bit crowded especially is the catching is on. Occasionally the captain fishes with the customers. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. With overnight temperatures in the 50's and things starting to cool off, steelhead have been staging near the mouths of Walnut Creek and Trout Run. He was very excited. He caught it at the Stop Sign Hole on Walnut Creek using a Green Woolly Bugger. Perched NW of Walnut in 54 FOW. Fishing tackle and supplies, Erie pa Walleye, Perch and steelhead. That is about all I have heard. Bartley Malie of Pittsburgh, PA brought in this nice female. Stop signs, Do Not Enter sign etc.. Some people are getting Perch but not a lot. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. Conditions:The holiday weekend brought the warm temperatures to the area, kicking off the unofficial start of the Erie area boating season. Jonathan Hershey, ten years old from Saltillo, PA brought in this Walleye for Angler Award. Most boaters are aware that our weather patterns come from the west and are officially forecast by the NOAA weather service out of Cleveland. Michelle Richardson and daughter Lindsay of Belle Vernon, PA came in for their Angler Award for Walleye. Cleveland updates the weather page four times a day: 4 AM, 10 AM, 4 PM and 10 PM. He caught it out in 65 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a spoon. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. They even let the capatain join in on the fun!

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