This is it for the Perch. Anglers targeting perch still have plenty of good fishing remaining as long as the wind and waves cooperate. Here is Cameron Ward again on another day bringing in his 13 ounce Perch. Heck NO! The water temperature was 63 degrees. Lake Erie, although not quite completely frozen, seems to be well on its way. Picked up one Steelie with a fire tiger Jr Thungerstick about 35ft back and trolling 2.4 mph and with mini in line board. Finished by 12:30. With the opening of significant additional parking, this can be a great shallow water viewing area to take the youngsters for an up close and personal look at these great game fish. Here is something that George Yates from New Castle, his son Jonathan, and a fellow fisherman, Greg Lasko of Erie saw while they were out fishing off Elk Creek about 5 miles out in 70 ft of water. It was caught in Walnut Creek on worm. The long awaited perch schools are starting to form both off the point at Presque Isle in 40-42' of water and due north off of Walnut Creek. 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. From the radio chatter it sounded like the walleyes were few and far between. His was 7 pounds 10 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They are in anywhere from eight to twenty-five ft. of water. Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Marina Basin Information: Twelve year old Austin Greathouse of Butler, PA brought in this 5 pound 9 ounce Brown Trout for Angler Award. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. June 22nd, 2011 West Erie County DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions: Lake conditions have been relatively calm at times over the last week and warm temperatures have finally arrived in Erie, at least for now. From what I hear they are marking them but not too many are biting. Usually the water has to be around 65 degrees before the boats start bringing them in. Of course if you don't want the 3-yr or 5-yr you can still get the original 1-yr licenses too. As we round the corner of the summer season anglers and boaters are advised to pay close attention to marine weather reports and official USCG severe weather announcements on marine band channel 16. Action Friday was slower in the cooler water with 4 and 5 pounders being caught drifting with rod in hand. He was in 30 ft of water off of Elk Creek using a Green and Orange plug. Users are reminded that the Petroleum Center vehicle bridge has been closed. William Stewart of Fayette City, PA brought in this fish for Angler Award. They were from left to right, Madeline Welch of Erie, Charlotte Nass and her sister Naomi Nass from Bethel. Blustery with lows in the upper 20s. At least the fish population is not a concern. The water has a good color and there is water in the creek. Heard a few boats saying they picking up steelies close to shore. North of Walnut Creek and Trout Run in 35' of water have been target spots as well as off the point at Presque Isle in 35 to 40' of Water. The Marina is often one of the first areas targeted for ice fishing. He caught it in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek on an Ice Blue Lure. He was standing on the south side of marina. Thursday, Nov. 18, seemed to be a productive day. Here is another shot of the creek looking south while I was standing on the north channel wall. Regular customer Dale and his wife came up for an evening and morning trip and the bite did not disappoint! Although, not the most popular eating fish the meat is delicate with a slightly sweet taste and is often cooked, flaked and made into "fish cakes" or pan fried if you don't mind picking through the bones. Thirteen year old Alex Takacs of Clinton, PA came in with his 8 lb-14 oz Walleye. Done for Season. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Matthew Trimble from Industry PA brought in his Walleye he caught for Junior Angler Award. PFBC considers fish stocking permits for public, boat inspection for invasive species. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle. 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. The Walnut Creek Basin has been giving up good numbers of fish for those willing to brave the weather. You can still find a couple here and there but I havent heard of anyone finding a big school. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It was 7 pounds, 8 ounces,, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. I have had quite a few limits coming in. One thing about small mouth bass is they sure like to fight with some showing their aerobatic skills. A number of anglers were casting spoons along the shoreline at Walnut Creek this past Sunday just east of the channel with surprising success. All fish were caught on black with no red hits at all. 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. Welcome back and hope to see everyone have a good and safe year. Anglers are advised that the Pennsylvania Lake Erie Tributaries (yes, all of them) are closed to fishing from 12:01 April 13th to 8:00 AM April 14th ( a 32 hour period). It was 28 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. This trip was made awesome by a great captain. The removable type split shot works better as it allows you to change weights easily. Trolled from Walnut to Trout. Thirteen year old Connor Pritts of Latrobe, PA came in with 6 pound 13 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. He caught it in Walnut Creek on a maggot. Veryunusual for this time of year is seeing suckers starting to invade thetribs, not in big numbers, but enough to demonstrate the effect of weatheron fish migration. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Merry Christmas and a safe prosperous New Year. Richard Corradi of Midland PA brought in two fish for Angler Award. They caught them in 18 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on minnows on Sea Wolf Charters. To rough and the clock has wound down. He caught it out in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an Emerald shiner. Conditions:Great Walleye fishing continues to be the story for the area with the season at its peak. Boats must still be 23' x 8' though. It was 8 pounds 15 ounces, 29 inches long and a girth of 16 inches. Worms and crickets are anglers favorite baits, but bluegill will take small poppers, flies, small spinners and jigs. You Dont Have to Smoke All of Them: Eleven year old Jordan Preteroti of Muse, PA brought in this beauty. It weighed 1 pound 7 ounces, was 14 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Report: Went up to fish a couple hours before dark. Chad Chaffman of Freeport Pa was out on the boat "Ho Ho" and he came in with an 8 pound 13 1/2 ounce Walleye. After next Friday the office building will be closed until April 9, 2008. He caught it out in 75 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using an Orange Reef Runner. He caught it on a Little Cleo at Elk Creek. Current Lake temperature is still a warm 69 degrees. Bass action has been great with regular bass season now in effect. Donald Couch of Rochester, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. The color was Green and White. Good Perch action typically will last all summer and well into the fall months. Watermelon worm harness was the bait. Trolled in front of Trout Run. It seems the only time anyone is catching anything is after a rain which we have only had three rains so far this season. He caught it out in 18 ft of water west of Elk Creek on a Bango lure. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Every now and then you hear of someone getting one but not too often. Crooked Creek is scheduled for additional stocking on Monday April 30th from the Glosky Hole to Route 5. It remains the same too. Patrick Harris of Greensburgh, PA brought in a nice 8 pound ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Try moving away from the packs of boats if you are not having success. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. They are up here for three days and they caught well over 100 fish among them. 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. The lake is 54 degrees as of now Thursday, June 07, 2012 but with the nice warm weather coming it should warm up. Lately the big eyes have been in the cooler. There is a meeting on this Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Tom Ridge Center on Peninsula Drive from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Paul Russin and John Sheptak of Butler PA came in with some Walleye. The ponds also hold a fair number of bass. Trolled towards Walnut and found a fresh steelie about half way. All the walleye catches were made drifting crawler harness near shore. Thomas Redlinger from Coraopolis, PA caught this nice Angler Award sized fish. Though we do not have any capstones left to engrave, we still have many pavers on the wall to be engraved as birthday, memorial or anniversary gifts. They also caught a couple really nice perch and the Capt got to join in on the fun putting 3 limits topside. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. People mostly fishing in 27-37 ft of water anywhere between here and Elk Creek. North of the Lighthouse on Presque Isle is still producing as well. Used blakemores, reefrunners and jr thunderticks. Threw back lots of dinks. It was 9 pounds 4ounces and was 30 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. Holes cut in ice may not exceed 10 inches between the farthest points as measured in any direction. Most boats are going straight out of Walnut and heading just a little East. Friday: Southwest winds / 10-20 knots / Waves 3-5 feet. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. 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. Elliotts was 8 lb. Seven year old Logan Jordan of Ridgeway, Pa brought in a 9 pound 13 ounce Walleye. The captain also get into the hands on drifting fishing action catching his limit also at times. He was caught on a Cleo off the North wall in Walnut Creek. Then the office here at Walnut Creek will be closed for the season. Presentation is everything and natural drifts are most important in inducing strikes. 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 . It was caught on a Stinger Spoon and the color was Orange/Silver. From what some people tell me they think there is so much bait fish out there they are filling up on it. Walleye at night and Channel basin dredging 5/13/2015: . These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. The Lake has been rough since last Friday. The best area of the river seems to be the lower part of Lawrence County. Call our office during office hours if you wish to find out what the temperature is and if the boats are trolling in front of the creeks. Carp fanatics have been doing well in Misery Bay and the Lagoons area. The weather has not been co operating with the fisherman this week. Carp fanatics have been doing well in Misery Bay and the Lagoons area. October 27th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Steelhead season is in full swing now with good numbers of fish and anglers spread throughout the area tribs. His color was purple. She was 23 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Toris was 1 pound ounce, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. "Read" the water for spots that offer trout a place to hide from predators while watching for food to drift by. Also, do to the increase in the cost of Ice; we had to increase our price. Walleye Season for Lake Erie, it's tributaries in the Commonwealth, and Presque Isle Bay and its waters is closed March 14th. Thirteen year old Cameron Martin of Kittanning, PA caught a 10 pound 6 ounce fish. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. 10 foot depth or less was fished. I have been here the past couple weekends but I have had only a couple boats go out for Bass. Some Real Nice Steelhead 10/16/2008: . Late morning it settled down. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) during the cold weather months from. Gils didnt quite make it for Angler Award but it was 1 pound. Walleye who was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They were using Emerald shiners. Most are being caught at Manchester hole here at Walnut Creek. Despite a delay for weather and a snotty lake we made it back in for brunch with a cooler full and aome happy customers! Anglers are also reminded that at 8:00 AM on April 14th, trout regulations go to a creel limit of 5 fish with a minimum size limit of 9". Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. Terminal tackle and floats should be well balance for the spin anglers to see the often subtle strikes, or "bumps" that the average angler misses. Carp are the number one game fish in many European countries and have just started to gain popularity here. 1/32 to 1/8 oz. This sign is the one across from the tree on the channel wall. Twelve year old Justin Gillogly from Waynesburg, PA brought in an Angler Award sized Walleye. Color was Purple/Black. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 6 pounds and 6 ounces and was 27 inches long. Long term forecasts indicate warm weather and little rain through the weekend laying the ground work for busy launch ramps all week. Another option is to purchase a Voluntary Youth License which is only $2.90. Lord willing we will see ya in the spring. The end of September was good for putting nice size walleye in the cooler. Thats a good thing, because the weather forecast for Lake Erie the next several days will keep boats tied to docks or sitting on trailers. It is supposed to lay down tomorrow and Saturday to 1-3 ft waves. Downsizing line and bait presentation was the ticket and put lots of fish in the net Saturday! Broken drift ice has built up along the Lake Erie shoreline. Misguided Hooks: With elbow to elbow fishing conditions, the occasional misguided hook can be fairly common. He caught it in 35 ft of water west by Elk Creek on a Bango lure. Walleye fishing has fallen off a bit however, there are still plenty to be had in our area. Notice the sign that is on the other side of the creek. Walleye angler harvest rates set records in 2018, and numerous large hatches point to a bright future for the Walleye Capital of the World.Ohios Lake Erie daily bag limit for walleye is four fish per angler and the yellow perch daily bag limit is 30 fish per angler through April 30, 2019. Most of the fish getting caught are in the project waters and up above the Manchester Bridge. A number of anglers floating shiners have picked up an occasional steelhead while targeting perch and crappie. 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. The dredging is done. Happy Holidays:Best wishes for a wonderful and safe Holiday Season from all the PFBC Officers and personnel along Pennsylvania's Great North Coast. We'll clean your fish and even smoke them if you like. They caught it in 21 ft of water west of Walnut Creek on a worm. The boats that are having any luck are finding them out in 35-40 ft of water off Trout Run and a little East. Time is running out for the possibility if any good ice fishing season. It was 8 pound 5 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Just look for a good size rock pile or ledge and the smallies should there. US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION INFORMATION: Reporting Requirements for Chartered Fishing Vessels Arriving in U.S. along Lake Erie Shore. Planting new flowers, new plants and removing the path which was making mowing difficult is in the works. My hours will be Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 7 AM till 5:30 PM. There are a lot of people catching fish up in the creek by the Stop sign hole. Lake Erie & Tributary Water Condition Links. Heard most walleye fishermen getting 4 or more in deeper water. I have had a few boaters come in with limits. Catch rates were moderate to good. Mary Lynn Ecker of Erie, PA, brought in a nice male Steelhead for Angler Award. 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. Walnut Creek Office: The Walnut Creek Access office will be open Friday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and beginning December 24th, will be closed for the winter. Copper confusion is the color. Lots of hits for the shore fisherman. His father is a good friend of WCO Brook Tolbert and they all went out fishing with Moxie Man. Operations are expected to be completed by Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The Walleye seem to be around where boaters are fishing for Perch. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The perch are starting to school heavily and limits are becoming conmon. Small presentations will work, especially single cured eggs and egg pattern flies along with the micro jigs and live grubs. He was using White Power Bait. It is snowing little balls right now (Friday) but nothing is on the ground yet here. That is out in 55-65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. 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Lake Erie Water temperature off the Port of Erie is 73 degrees as of this writing. You MUST pull your lines ALL the way out of the water when boats are exiting and entering the channel. 115 ft back on a Big Dipsy. He caught her in the Chutes in Walnut Creek on a single egg. Do to some vandalism in the rest rooms, the outside restroom doors are kept closed. Strong line or a steel leader is a good idea to keep their razor sharp teeth from snapping your line. Late night and early daybreak anglers are having luck on the wall at Walnut Creek and to some degree up to the access at Elk Creek. Walleye are very fun to catch drifting worm harness on the bottom. Dipsies 140-210. They seem to have their time to feed and it isnt a lot. most caught in 8ft. 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. It was 8 pounds 1 ounce, was 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Winter Fishing Tip:Allowing your reel to get wet in freezing weather can render the drag system ineffective. He caught it out in the first trench straight out of Walnut in 72 ft of water on a rainbow Plug. It was 1 pound, 4 ounces and was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Report: Started at day break trolling in front of Walnut. Write a Report. He caught it out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Black/Purple worm harness. They both were over 1 pound each but this one was 1 pound 1 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Water levels remain very low in the tribs however, a strong cold front is predicted to move through the area late this week and through the weekend bring cool and even cold night time temperatures along with some precipitation The coming weekend may be good if predictions hold up. It was his first steelhead. You will enjoy the day as much as the youth. Normal summer hours seven days a week will begin May 11th. They are fishing on the south side of the channel. These make wonderful and meaningful gifts for you to have engraved as birthday or anniversary gifts, a memorial to some one close to you who may have fished or boated in our area - we even have some for beloved boats and dogs! Lows 10 to 15. It was 30 inches long and 16 inches was the girth. Nothing exciting yet but they are coming. Cast out as far as you can and let the lure rest, giving it an occasional twitch. It was 29 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Captain also had a good many on the line adding to the fun. Perch fishing has been good with many jumbo fish being caught. There are others catching fish but shy in front of the camera. James caught him out at the mouth of Walnut Creek on Salmon Egg in a sack. THANK YOU FOR VISTING OUR NEW WEBSITE AND ONLINE STORE. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. Lots of big smiles these fish do bring. It was 1 pound 8 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches.
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