With the SeaWolf III boat in the background also caught in the action of landing smallies. Nine year old Gage Schwarz of Aliquippa, PA brought in a 9 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. His color was Purple. Twelve year old Justin Gillogly from Waynesburg, PA brought in an Angler Award sized Walleye. On the plus side crappie and perch fishing on Presque Isle Bay continues to improve with many weekend boat anglers taking to the water. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 3/4 inches. This ice is not solid or stable and should be considered unsafe. James (on the left) had a 4 pound 5 1/2 ounce one that was 18 1/4 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. 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. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 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. The woods across the parking is posted for hunting. The bait and method of the day was drifting minnows with rod in hand. The water was beginning to show signs of turning green near noon but rain was getting close. He caught it off the North wall at Walnut Creek on Orange power bait. I heard rumors that someone is telling people that the Steelhead are in. In Erie, it could all change in a day or two. We are supposed to be having 2 ft or less for waves all the way up through at least Tuesday. He was using a Stimulator fly. 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. 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. This one is of a man who was just so excited about catching one that he held it up to me for the picture and then continued fishing. As of this writing there are a few fish in the creek. Another option is to purchase a Voluntary Youth License which is only $2.90. It may be time to look forward to spring steelhead season, the regular State Trout opener and spring crappie fishing. 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. He was out in 60 ft of water on the north side of the First Trench when he caught it. The waves arent too bad though seeing they are calling for 2 ft or less all through Monday anyway. Fish down 50-57. The Walleye seem to be hitting pretty good. Both were caught straight out of Walnut Creek in 90 ft of water on Lights out Rapala. The weather has been nice for a while now and they started biting. It seems to be better fishing. Matt Stanley from Pittsburgh, PA brought in a 12 pound - 9 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. They were using worms. Winter is a terrific time to fish the tribs if you prepare for the cold weather and the ice water. It was taken today 10/2/2008. His color was Watermelon. His father is a good friend of WCO Brook Tolbert and they all went out fishing with Moxie Man. Internal combustion engines are not permitted. , wind powered, and electric motor watercraft are permitted on. "Working" micro jigs can be very productive this time of year especially the marabou variety as they have a natural movement of their own. Saturday E / 10-20 k becoming S at 5-15k/ 3-5 ft waves subsiding to 1-3 ft later. Congestion at the Walnut Creek Access: Conditions: Varied reports have come in over the last week which would be consistent with the variety of wind and wave conditions we have been experiencing. He caught it on a minnow. Slow Catching and Very Windy 11/17/2011: . We are to have nice weather in the 70s and the lake is only to be 1-2 ft waves. Some of the boaters are having a little luck in front of the creeks but it is still a little too early. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Walleye have begun to scatter, although there are still good numbers to be caught once they are located. Fly fishing for suckers is great sport. He put it back but he was real proud of it. We interact with fishermen daily, we know what's working and where the hot areas are! Dave Bachner Jr. of Washington, PA brought in a nice looking Steelhead. They caught it in 21 ft of water west of Walnut Creek on a worm. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. You can now purchase your 2023 annual fishing licenses. It weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, was 26 inches long, and had a girth of 18 inches. 7 oz. 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. 800-784-1232The Seawolf II and III boats have some week day openings but as to week ends not until Sept unless a cancellation is made. Action is fast as these small children fight to keep the smallies on the line. The color was Watermelon / Copper. Steelhead fisherman have gathered along the wall and some have been fixing in the basin. Perch Slayer (Ted Palmer), Robert Deutsch and Matthew Harvey. He was using Crawler Harness. Ice, Walnut Creek, Net permits and Trout Run: . Roy Staszak Jr. of Morrisdale PA, brought in a 10 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. Tim and Kyle decided to book a last minute drift trip while they were in town for some work training. You have he has the answer not only while your on the water but at home we got alot of fish and little more know how for when we go again can't wait. Erie Area and Lake Erie Weather. This day only smallmouth were caught which is in a way unusable. Catch rates have been fair to good off the old International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek in similar depths. The marina basin opening has become an annual tradition at the Walnut Creek Access with anglers often lined up around the perimeter eager to make that first cast. He caught it in 28 ft of water three miles off Trout Run on an Emerald Shiner. He caught her in the channel of Walnut Creek using a Spoon. Fishing activity has also been light on Oil Creek, yet the occasional angler can still be found within the Keystone Select/Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only area (lower). For those waitingthe ice, be optimistic, Erie's weather can change rapidly. A good number of limits were taken from both areas this past weekend. We are to have thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday and then Monday and Tuesday the waves are supposed to go up to 2-4 ft. Here is the North Wall lined up with fishermen waiting to cast their lines. As is typical, September continues to be a banner month for perch. Tom Raught of Eldred, PA brought in an 8 pound 8 ounce Walleye for Angler award. I am getting people getting them out in the trenches though, but just a few. Anywhere from 55 - 75 ft of water. We are selling the Net Permits for next year if you are interested. Lake Erie, although not quite completely frozen, seems to be well on its way. Eight year old Paul E. Martin of West Mifflin brought in his first Steelhead. Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." all around Trout Run. Conditions: A fair number of fresh steelhead in the 15' to 20" range, or "jacks" as they are often called, have moved into the lower stretches of Elk and Walnut Creeks. The daily creel limit remains at 30 fish. A number of sizable Lake Trout are being brought in to the Northeast Marina as well. His was fat all in one place and his cousins (above) was fat all over. Be sure to check ice thickness carefully. Some Nice Perch Coming In 07/14/2011: . Jumping and diving is the norm for these bronze backs. He caught it at the Stop Sign Hole on Walnut Creek using a Green Woolly Bugger. The fish had been making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. Bass fishing continues to be good. Hands on Walleye Fishing in August 2008 aboard the SeaWolf: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. It was 6 pounds 11 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. Long term forecasts indicate warm weather and little rain through the weekend laying the ground work for busy launch ramps all week. Look for places that offer fish haven from the faster currents but still near faster water that will carry food. He caught it out in 68 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. He caught it on a minnow out in 48 ft of water East of Walnut Creek. Today(Friday)we are having storms most of the day. Eleven year old Adam Melenyzer and Bill Williams of Charleroi, PA brought in a nice looking Steelhead. One close to 10lbs. 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. All anglers fishing Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and their tributaries are required to possess a valid Lake Erie permit. Boating Safety Tip of the Week: What To Do When Help is Needed on the Water: Hope this helpsGood Luck to AllCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. There has been some good steelhead fishing along the shoreline and Tuesday morning catches along the wall at Walnut Creek were spectacular with only minutes between hook ups. In Erie there always seems to be an alternative catch. Fish have been mainly confined to the larger holes up stream and the access areas near the mouth. Limits of perch are common now with the best times being right after sunrise and right before sunset. He caught his in 48 ft of water East of Walnut too on a minnow. 25' - 40' of water due north and west of Walnut Creek. They didn't quite make Angler Award but he didn't care. near the wall and the campground side. It was caught on a worm harness in 53 ft of water west of Walnut. Today (Saturday) the guys were coming in limited but the water picked up and just about everyone got blown off the water. That is about all I have heard. Here is another shot of the creek looking south while I was standing on the north channel wall. throttle cable broke on small engine and hydralics on large failed. If you do not know what to give a friend or family. The Perch have started hitting too. The lake is supposed to be nice tomorrow and then it is supposed to kick up. Donald Couch of Rochester, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. Raquels was 7 pounds 3 ounces, 26 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. He caught it at Elk Creek using Brass head Flys. Nine year old Jacob Manley of Frederick, Maryland came in with a nice 7 pound 5 ounce Steelhead. Law Enforcement will be checking randomly for uninspected boat trailers. Fifteen year old Stephen Pritts of LaTrobe PA brought in his 9 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The color was Pink. August 4th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, [email protected] Conditions:Walleye success has been noticeably on the rise with anglers really getting into them this past week. The Walnut Creek Access was busy over the weekend with an overlap of steelhead anglers and boaters getting in some late season perch and walleye fishing. But the chances for showers are anywhere between 40% and 60% all the way through Wednesday of next week. Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle is a family-owned and operated business founded by Gary Heubel in 1996. Straight down and halfway up off the bottom then back down it goes. I had five go out earlier today but they were all back in by 12 noon. They were out in 63 ft of water off Godfrey Run when it was caught. Be patient, fish slowly and you will have great results. His bait was Golden Shiners. Jr Thundersticks and shallow Reef Runners 25ft back. It was 9 pound 3 ounces, 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. All those boats and anchor lines can't help but spook the fish. Irrigate the wound and bandage. His color was Wonder Bread. I guess the threat of snow doesnt hinder anyone from their love of fishing. Eleven year old Devan Mynes came in with this 1 lb Perch for an 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. A number of limits were observed at the Walnut Creek and Elk Creek Accesses. Strong line and a rod with a stiff back along with minnows, dead or alive and crawlers fished on the bottom are the ticket. Popular areas in West County for the opener are the Streuchen Flats area on Elk Creek, Crooked Creek, Fairview Gravel Pit Pond, the Mckean Hole off Interstate 79, Elk Creek off Rick Road, and the Legion Park Holes on Elk Creek. Famous Manchester hole Anglers fish for those tackle busting steelies. This is the lastest I have. The water temperature at this writing is 71 degrees and the air temperature is going to be in the high 70s and mid 80s till next week at least. This is it for the Perch. As for the Walleye, they must have found a good hiding place with all the storms we have had this week. Bluegill are gregarious, so when you catch one, there are usually more in the same place. She caught it out in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek off the Condos on a worm harness. Cleveland weather for the next couple days:Friday West winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. I hope everyone has a safe and happy Merry Christmas and a safe prosperous New Year. Silver has also been good at times. Last Reminder for Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 3rd is second and final Fish for Free Day for this year. A PFD is required for all persons on board. They have slowed down some. Although many fish are normally caught deep, a lot of the walleye are suspending at shallower depths. ConditionsWalleye and Perch fishing continue to improve with more fish being brought in although the heavy schools have not formed. Good Job. I also was told that if you find the pack go about 1 mile East or West of it. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. 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. caught this 1 pound 9 1/2 ounce Perch in 18 ft of water East of Walnut. Cast out as far as you can and let the lure rest, giving it an occasional twitch. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. Current Lake Erie water temperature off the Port of Erie is 60 degrees. or submerged trees. For now, there are steelhead to be had, close to the mouths with upstream movement will be pending a little more rain and cool temperatures. Chris Kagey of Barkhamsted, CT came in with a nice sized male Steelhead. came in with these Angler Award sized Smallmouth Bass. He was using a worm harness and Blue Berry Muffin. All shore fisher persons are to pull their lines for boaters as they enter and exit the channel. He was in the 60 ft of water off Trout Run also when he caught his. The office is open Friday thru Sunday during the day at this time and will become daily at a later date. He caught his in 70 ft of water off Elk Creek on a Fire Tiger plug. Water depth fished was 5 to 10 feet. Make sure your trailer is inspected if needed (3000 + lbs). North of Shades Beach in 70 foot of water walleye were hitting worm harness of various colors. Dont forget Memorial Day is "Fish For Free" day. Rod in hand and a little jigging and the fight is on.Walleye do fight when going slow or drifting. Thirteen year old Edmund Pyska brought in a 1 lb -3 oz Perch for Junior Award. speed 1.4-2.0. He was out in 75 ft of water off Godfrey Run. The color for him was White/blue. The weather is also allowing for good perch and burbot fishing along the Bayfront and along the North and South piers entering Lake Erie. I can only tell you that the Walleye were hard to find the first part of the week and then yesterday they seemed to come back. High winds and drifting snow have made travel difficult and many have been content to stay in the warmth and safety of their homes or workplaces. Small mouth fishing has been fair from the boat launch north to the Lake at the Elk Creek access and off the Wall at the Walnut Creek Access Area. Jim Bender of Pittsburgh and his brother Larry, who is up from Florida, brought in a cooler full of Walleye. Fourteen year old Thomas Walsh of Charleston, South Carolina came in with a 9 pound 2 ounce Walleye. James caught him out at the mouth of Walnut Creek on Salmon Egg in a sack. Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 1st is another Fish for Free Day. Breezy and colder with lows 15 to 20. Pike should be handled carefully when caught with hands and fingers kept behind the gills. Traffic not obeying posted traffic signs and patterns are subject fines. Bartley Malie of Pittsburgh, PA brought in this nice female. He was out in 52 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek when he caught it. Anglers fishing the East and West Basin ponds (Waterworks Ponds, Presque Isle State Park) are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. He caught it straight out of Walnut Creek in 55 ft of water on Emerald shiner. He caught it in 56 ft of water off the Condos on a Renowski. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. High of 84 degrees. It was 32 inches long with an 18 inch girth. Natural baits should be kept small and dead drifted with the current. The strong overnight north east winds had brought cooler water to the near shore. 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. Color was Orange. It was caught the same place on the same thing. Walleye catches on the Lake have been sporadic at best in the deeper water. They seemed really impressed with all the fish and said they waited so long for this trip and it was worth it. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Fish the main lake points from the Route 18 bridge down to the dam. Altogether he caught five fish and he is going to get this one mounted. From 11:15am till 1 pm we picked up another 90 perch. Began at 9:30am, ended around 2pm with 5 tickets and a 28"+ 7lb+ walleye on a perch rig. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814 . [email protected] www.fisherofmen.net, My crew got there late due to work. Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket WearMandatory cold weather life jacket wearwill begin on November 1st. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Savings for Resident with Combo stamp for five years is $13.60. I had a boat get some out in the first trench close to the Ohio line. It was 8 lb. The winds and waves on the lake for Friday are South at 2 ft or less and the winds and waves for Saturday and Sunday are Northwest at 2-4 ft. WALNUT CREEK MARINA BUILDING: The hours of operation for Walnut Creek Administration Building and restrooms: Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 - 7:00 am until 5:30 pm only. 4 oz. Also, 32-38 ft out from Trout Run. They seem to have their time to feed and it isnt a lot. Crappie fishing has been fair to good inand around the "stink hole" and along the Bay front at Presque Isle. Nine year old Codey Venanzio, twelve year old Julia Stellavotte, nine year old Austin Glaister and nine year old Lucas Stellavotte brought in this Walleye for weighing. The fish are just now beginning to come in closer from deep water. 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. The walleye do fight when the speed is slow. Tie a short shank, size 10 to 14 hook and add one or two small (size BB or bird seed) split shot 12-18 inches above the hook. A strong set is not necessary if you are using sharp hooks. The kids had a good time even though they didnt catch any fish. Although water levels are good, conditions are clear in most areas making daytime steelhead fishing difficult, but not impossible. and then will be closed for the winter. Best bets right now would be to target deeper water at the tributary mouths as well as the lakeshore at Trout and Godfrey Runs on calm days. Eries west side tackle shops acknowledge there are still good numbers of drop-backs in the tributaries, with a few fresh steelhead still trickling in. He caught it out in 52 ft of water off the Condos. As is typical this late in the summer season, a dozen people will give you a dozen different reports. Walnut Creek Access Building is to open on the 5th. Look for the "boat packs" north of Walnut Creek and off the Point. Also, if you are a Senior Lifetime License holder and dont have your Senior Upgrade yet you might want to get it now before June 10th. The people seem to be doing okay. If you have any updates or new. Best bet for now is to stay on the move until you lock in a small school. It was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 29 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. 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. Today, Friday, the snow is now coming down. Adjust the float to keep the bait near the bottom, or as deep as possible at the Gravel Pit Pond. Smallmouth bass fishing is flourishing along the lake shore in 20 to 30' of water. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Fifteen year old John Stiglitz came in with a nice 9 lb. Brian Grucza of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce female Steelhead for Angler Award. Anchored Northwest of Elk in 62ft. She was also out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut and caught it with Emerald shiners. Walleye are still being brought in good numbers with many limits being reported. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert: Conditions: Perch and Walleye fishing are really picking up. Abundance of steelies are stacked up in Trout Run. His fish just made Angler award size. They are $10 and you are allowed to keep 200 minnows per day with the permit with the restrictions mentioned on permit.