Also east of Walnut Creek in the 50 ft waters. Mother Nature was kindwith only 6 to 8" of snow although the winds and drifting were heavy attimes. Area temperatures are still on the cool side. I want to personally thank the men who pulled the boys from the water after their canoe capsized on Wednesday. Then the office here at Walnut Creek will be closed for the season. There is parking along the main road at the top of the hill. He caught it out in 35 ft of water off Trout Run using Stick bait. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. Perch are still hitting strong north and slightly west of Walnut Creek. The color for him was White/blue. He caught her in the Chutes in Walnut Creek on a single egg. The Launch ramps are in and the docks are to be put in sometime next week. It was a Coho Salmon caught up at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. Five year old Dominick Shumake of Albion, PA brought in his 7 pound, 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Wind and waves permitting, perch fishing just seems to get better and better. Crappie fishing has been fair to good inand around the "stink hole" and along the Bay front at Presque Isle. Many of them were 11 and 12 inch. Aboard the Sea Wolf we mostly fish rod in hand using Nightcrawler harnesses drifting at or near the bottom. Earlier this week temperatures soared into the upper eighties slowing the steelhead migration but at the same time allowing boaters to continue to take to the Lake for perch and walleye. Small suckerspawn patterns in white, peach, and pink along with woolly buggers and small nymphs have been good artificial choices in the shallow pools. Dean Keffer of Claysville brought in a nice Brown Trout. Savings for Resident with Combo stamp for five years is $13.60. His color was purple. Moving around found some 47.5 degree warmer water were action pickup with doubles. Mon shows this family how to catch and hold on to the larger smallies. The best area of the river seems to be the lower part of Lawrence County. Dont forget Memorial Day is "Fish For Free" day. No large mouth or perch just tackle busting smallies and that was Awesome. The walleye do fight when the speed is slow. He caught it on Thursday but didnt bring it in until Friday to get weighed. Walleye and Perch action has been picking up with limits becoming more common. Then comes the steelies in October. The water was beginning to show signs of turning green near noon but rain was getting close. The Administration Office is now open, and you may pick up a brochure there in the lobby or get in touch with me. Eleven year old Alyssa Theodore of Raccoon Township brought in a 7 pound 14 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Boaters are limiting out in as little as a few hours catching doubles and triples of 12-inch-plus perch. I have had quite a few limits come in. If you can get to Erie before this weather changes, this should be one of your best trips of the summer. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. It will reopen on April 6, 2013. He also was using the Rainbow Trout Plug. I have been here the past couple weekends but I have had only a couple boats go out for Bass. It was caught on a Stinger Spoon and the color was Orange/Silver. Lake Erie can be unpredictable this time of year, so pay close attention to the weather. The channel is washed in on the west side from the winter and is yet to be dredged. Then we went and anchored in 60-61ft of water off Elk (9.5 miles northwest of launch). Gomer1981. Chance of snow 60 percent. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. Bass angling is still good in 25 to 35 feet of water all along the Erie shoreline. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Just follow all the rules and regulations and have a very happy and productive time fishing. Captain MAC RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. The temperature dropped from 76 degrees to 69 degrees in that time also. South winds 10 to 15 mph. The Walleye seem to be coming along pretty good now. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 57 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a silver worm harness. 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. 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 caught it out in 80 ft of water north of the Point on a Reef Runner. Roy McGaughey from Castle Shannon, PA brought in this 8 pound 2 ounce Walleye. Ed Mitchell of Freeport PA brought in a nice looking 13 pound 1 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. These are nice though because they are plastic and your information is burned into it so it wont run or get ruined from water and such. There are no launch ramps and most of the area is primitive. Fishing activity on French Creek has been light, with occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of Takitezy and the confluence at Franklin. Perch fishing has been good in 48 to 52 feet of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the point. Twelve year old Shamus Sullivan of Ruther Glen, VA brought in a 1 pound Perch for Junior Award. His father is a good friend of WCO Brook Tolbert and they all went out fishing with Moxie Man. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. The basin is open now to fishing but action has been slow. He caught it trolling in front of Walnut Creek on a Blueberry Muffin stinger. Fish the main lake points from the Route 18 bridge down to the dam. If you are using larger baits like whole night crawlers, larger hooks (size 6 or 8) might work better. Rain and warm daytime temperatures this week may bring the hardwater season to an end by the weekend. Eleven year old Breanna Hauser of Erie, Pa came in with a couple nice Perch. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The boats that are having any luck are finding them out in 35-40 ft of water off Trout Run and a little East. Jumping and diving is the norm for these bronze backs. Doesnt get any better than that.. 2023 FishingBooker.com. As pictures were being taken smallmouth were on the line. Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. He caught it out in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an Emerald shiner. John Sheptak of Butler PA brought in a 10 pound ounce Walleye. Tributary conditions are extremely low and clear. Six year old Noah Bloom of Clearfield, PA brought in his first Steelhead. He caught it out Perch fishing in 50 ft. of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an emerald shiner. There have been a few confirmed catches, but only a few. He caught it on a Little Cleo at Elk Creek. He was caught on a Cleo off the North wall in Walnut Creek. Natural baits should be kept small and dead drifted with the current. He caught his using Power Bait on the channel wall at the mouth of Walnut Creek. Only small mouth were caught this day. Chartreuse was the color for him. As of this writing the water temperature is 50 degrees. 4 oz. She caught it on the North end of Walnut Creek channel wall on a Cleo. Schools are still good north of Walnut Creek and off the point at Presque Isle. Try a variety of baits in case the trout are finicky (and they usually are.) It was 8 pounds 5 ounces, 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Eleven year old Alex McCracken of Wallaceton, PA brought in his Angler Award sized fish. It is arguable how successful anglers are with these early season walleye, but be assured we have observed many successful night time outings. He caught it above the Manchester Hole on white sucker spawn. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Cast two or three times into the same spot. The same for Walleye as for the Perch. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Moved into 5 ft of water just before dark. The number is 814-833-2464. Eleven your old Timothy Smith of Cowen, WV brought in a 14 ounce Perch for Angler Award. I didnt get any names but pictures are better than words anyway. 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. Most boats are going straight out of Walnut and heading just a little East. The wall is filling up fast with many new engraved pavers---but, we still have lots to be purchased and engraved. Here's why. It took him 2 minutes to hook the first fish. Conditions: Weekend fishing was fair to good with a mix of fresh and blackened fish throughout the tribs. She was fishing in 75 ft of water Northeast of Walnut Creek. The color was Green. But it wont last. Boards have been helpful on the calmer days. Watermelon, gold and black/purple willow leaf blades have been working well for the walleye. Good Perch catches were reported off and around the East Avenue Launch ramps this past weekend with a fair number of jumbos landed. Anglers fishing the East and West Basin ponds (Waterworks Ponds, Presque Isle State Park) are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. His color was green. He caught it off the North wall at Walnut Creek on Orange power bait. Report: Could only fish an hour tonight. It was caught the same place on the same thing. 5 until we get some rain. The end of July finds fish all along the south side of the trench to the middle and most likely beyond. He caught it in 56 ft of water straight North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. There is a savings of $6.80 for the 3-yr Resident with Combo and $13.60 savings for the 5-yr Resident with Combo. Waves on the lake are to be 5-7 ft up till Sunday night. The color for him was copper. The Fairview Gravel pit pond is still holding plenty of stocked trout.Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is an 56 degrees, relatively normal for early June. The ponds also hold a fair number of bass. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com. His color harness was Blue. It was his first steelhead. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. caught this 1 pound 9 1/2 ounce Perch in 18 ft of water East of Walnut. Get an experienced guide who will clean your catch for you. That might be why I haven't had too many come in for weighing.MARINA OPERATIONS:The hours of operations for Walnut Creek office will be changing to our season ending schedule. The Walleye are doing well from what I am told at night time. It was 11 pounds 12 ounces, 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. They seem to be doing well. He caught it on a worm harness. Smallies are a lot of fun to catch. Definitely try to fish with an experienced captain like Mark Rose. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Twelve year old James Lindow Jr. of Bridgeville, PA brought in a 7 pound 11 ounce Walleye while he was out Perching. If this area is not producing for you, move north to 60-65' of water and run the dipseys 85-100' back. Picked up most fish between Walnut and Trout in 7ft of water. 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. John Brogley (Bronco) of Coraopolis, PA came in with an 11 pound 2 ounce Walleye. The minimum size is 15" with a daily creel limit of 6 fish. He caught it out in 62 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an emerald shiner. He was out in 53 ft of water off Elk Creek and caught it on Iridescent Reef Runner. Many of the fish are blackened and starting to weaken however, close observation revealed a surprising number of fresh fish mixed in the pack especially since we really haven't had any severe weather yet. But when they shut down no one can catch them. all around Trout Run. Pickup 16 trout, 4 were browns the rest all steelies. He caught it out in 60 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using Golden Shiners. Tube baits and other soft plastics, jerk baits, and live shiners, leeches, and crawlers have all been working well. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 57 degrees. Just another look at the 14 pounds and 4 ounces walleye having a 20 inch girth looks like on shore. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Perch fished in 68ft off Elk. He was using a Stimulator fly. PLEASE, pull lines for boaters. More and more anglers are learning that winter can often bring some of the best steelhead action of the season along with a more quiet angling experience especially along the upper stretches of the tribs. Carolyn Crehan of Erie, PA brought in this nice one which weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces. The Gravel Pit Pond is scheduled for additional trout stocking on Saturday the 28th, along with Elk Creek from the Legion Hole in Girard to the mouth. With a little patience, you may be rewarded with a tough fight from a beautiful brown trout! Twelve year old Matt Solbodnik of Herminie, PA brought in a 7 pound 15 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Colors were Gray/Yellow/Orange. The fishing has been excellent. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. A good number of steelhead have been brought in from the deeper waters of the lake when conditions permit. Lightspeed, Thank you for shopping small at the "BEST LITTLE LURE HOUSE IN PA", Strategically located on the Pennsylvania western shore of Lake Erie only minutes from the famous steelhead tributaries and public boat launches and marinas, we are here to help you do one thing -, Red Wing/ Black Bird SABRETOOTH EGG HOOK BRONZE CHEMICALLY SHARP 20/PK. Catch rates have been good with limits reported in as little as an hour.Walleye fishing has been good in the deeper water although good catches are still being reported in the 30 to 40 foot depths/. Mostly in the 65 75 ft of water range. A good number of "hawgs" have been brought in for weighing. It was up to 51 degrees now as of today it is only 42 degrees. He was the second one to catch a fish but the first one to net it and bring it to shore. It is mostly for smaller boats or Ski-Doos though. The harness is a Kojak Special with color of Monkey Puke. Still a little slow though. We have had no rain for quite a while. The color was Fire Tiger. He was standing on the south side of marina. The area in front of the Chestnut Street launch, outside the Cherry Street Marina , and through out the west end of the bay are good target areas Current Lake Erie water temperature is 63 degrees. A number of anglers are claimed to be marking sizable schools at times although they just aren't hitting hard yet. I left my date stamp on so you can see that this is a day in December. End Of Season 12/15/2012: . Paul Durci of Sarver, PA brought in this nice sized male Steelhead. Anglers are advised that ice conditions should now be considered unsafe. They color was Black and Silver. They seem to be evasive. PA as did all of the last week. Crowds were heavy this past weekend with the arrival of the rain. Here is Joe Novak with one of his catch. However, anglers checking in at East End Angler mentioned only a few fish low in Four Mile and Sixteen Mile. The water has a good color and there is water in the creek. He caught it out in 70 ft of water off Godfrey Run on a Renosky Plug. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Erie is 65 degrees, Good Luck to AllHope to see you on the Water. Most are being caught in 55-60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and the same for off of Trout Run. Twelve year old Tim Kelly of Boston MA, brought in a 4 pound 10 ounce Small Mouth Bass for Junior Angler Award . 4"x8" and 8"x8" granite pavers are still available for purchase. There are still a few steelhead remaining in the area tribs, but the numbers are low having been replaced by suckers, small mouth bass and few catfish.Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 50 degrees. Reef runners in gold and copper have been triggering good strikes as well as. According to NOAA weather, where I get my reports, this weekend they are calling for snow and rain mixed for today and snow tonight. Lake Erie can be unpredictable this time of year, so pay close attention to the weather. But the chances for showers are anywhere between 40% and 60% all the way through Wednesday of next week. Adjust the float to keep the bait near the bottom, or as deep as possible at the Gravel Pit Pond. occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of. Always have a forceps or needle nose pliers on hand while sucker fishing, since their rubbery lips are tough and it's hard to get a deeply imbedded hook out without harming the fish. He caught it out in 56 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and a little East. The Walnut Creek marina basin was ice free as of late Monday. He was using Emerald Shiners. Walleye being caught at night is about the best that is going on now. We have 4-6 ft waves right now (Friday) and there is a Small Craft Advisory up until late tonight. It was 30 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. Email: They are staging so all we need is some rain for them to come in again. I tell people the middle of October and the beginning of November are the best times to catch Steelhead. 705 were here. A good number of large walleye can be found east and west of Walnut Creek in 55 to 70 feet of water. Conditions: September and early October often present a smorgasbord of opportunities for area anglers and this year is no exception.

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