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. Try catching walleye on Eriedearies for a change up. 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. Fly anglers were doing well on single egg patterns, small woolly buggers, and suckerspawn patterns in pink, white, cream peach, and red at times. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. She was using Reef Runner and like the others the color was Purple. Walleye catches on the Lake have been sporadic at best in the deeper water. He caught it in 60 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. Bill Freshwater of Valencia, Pa brought this nice 8 pound 6 ounce Walleye in for Angler Award. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton rglerie@msn.com, Conditions: September and early October often present a variety of of opportunities for area anglers and this year is no exception. High of 81 degrees with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Report: Started at day break trolling in front of Walnut. The Lake is about 2 feet low so be very careful while coming and going. A fair crowd was lined up along the wall through out the weekend. She caught it in 58 ft of water off the GE stack on the East side. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. Perch continue to school, but are moving around. Then on Thursday it started laying down and became a good color. Oh! They caught them in 18 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on minnows on Sea Wolf Charters. His color was Green/Silver. The "chorus line" continues to build along the shore at Trout Run with catches at daybreak are common. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. It is designated so by the sign that is there as you enter the site. They said they all helped bring it in. They also were using Golden Shiners. The water is a little low but we are to be getting some rain this weekend. Also, Cabela's is having a contest ocinsiding with Memorial Day's Fish For Free day. For early spring crappie and bluegills, expect better results during a multi-day warming trend with ample sunlight. It's time to come down and take a fresh look at the Wall and the Garden at the Marina. Anglers targeting panfish and burbot have seen success along the Bayfront and along the North and South Piers. His color was gold. Evidently there are lots of bait fish out there so you have to entice them some way. The color was Green Emily. Report: Thanks to advice from Ron Rusch of Seawolf Charters, I went west today. Lots of hits for the shore fisherman. Hard-core musky fishermen like big ugly lures. I havent seen many fish get caught but thats fishing. He was out in 60 ft of water on the north side of the First Trench when he caught it. Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." As the water temperature drops steelhead will typically become less active holding in the slower moving pools. - Powered by He caught it out in 80 ft of water north of the Point on a Reef Runner. 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. She was using minnows. Anglers are reminded that they must have a t, , from the outflow to the confluence with the Allegheny River. Allowing ones line to entangle the prop of a passing boater in this area is a citable offense. Perch have been brought in, although reports vary as to where they are to be found. The big story of course is the opening of the regular trout season this weekend. Current west county trib conditions are clear with some flow, and very fishable levels. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. His color harness was Blue. Youth Field Days for Erie County, August 9th, 2008: Fifteen year old John Ernst of Erie, PA came in for an Angler Award for this 1 pound 5 ounce Perch. The first fish was caught at 12:11 pm. James Kalkbrenner of E. McKeesport, PA brought in this 13 pound 10 ounce Steelhead. What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Erie, Pennsylvania for the first time. 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. Twelve year old John Duncan III of New Castle came in with an Angler Award. He will be seven on July 4th. During the winter, fish typically hold in areas with less current than during warmer periods of the year. Bartley Malie of Pittsburgh, PA brought in this nice female. The largest was 13 inch. spinnerbait, large shallow crankbait, prop-style topwater or a big black buzzbait are good choices. I will be here Saturday, Sunday December 15 and 16 and then next Friday December 21 to close up. The Walnut Creek Basin has been giving up good numbers of fish for those willing to brave the weather. "Is it a another big sheephead?" Walleye Season for Lake Erie, it's tributaries in the Commonwealth, and Presque Isle Bay and its waters is closed March 14th. Brought in a 10 pound 11 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Mostly in the 65 75 ft of water range. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Nine year old Chase Vrabel of Gibsonia, PA (Seans cousin) caught his 8 pound 1 ounce Walleye. Eleven year old Dakota Parrett of Girard, PA brought in a 9 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Angler Award, It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. That is about all I have heard. If steelhead fishing isnt your preferencethis weekend, head inland for other possibilities. Heard a few walleyes being picked up. They also caught a couple really nice perch and the Capt got to join in on the fun putting 3 limits topside. High of 80 degrees. 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. Same thing happened last year as this year: East-side creeks had a mediocre fall run, but then an unexpectedly large spring run of steelhead, explained Kirk. It was 11 pounds 6 ounces and was 31 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. Eight year old Michael (Mikey) Doerflinger, of Slippery Rock, PA brought in a Sheepshead for ANgler Award. It was 8 pound 5 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Crooked Creek has been giving up fish with far less crowded conditions. 30 Walleye with 5 human in hand rod holders. Nine year old Jacob Manley of Frederick, Maryland came in with a nice 7 pound 5 ounce Steelhead. Happy Holidays:Best wishes for a wonderful and safe Holiday Season from all the PFBC Officers and personnel along Pennsylvania's Great North Coast. No cash! came in with these Angler Award sized Smallmouth Bass. They were also getting some nice ones in 37 45 ft off Trout Run. Finished by 12:30. Additionally, the conditions in one part of the lake, say off Walnut Creek Access, could be substantially different than the conditions off another part, like the North East Marina. Walleye for Angler Award too. He caught it in Walnut Creek Marina on a Jig and maggot. 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. Some lake perch are being caught for the patient anglers, but no big numbers yet. Lauren will be 8 years old in a few days. With some light rain, a bit high and murky water, fishing was decent until a guy holding a hunting rifle chased around people fishing on creek warning them they are disturbing his hunting field. Good day for muddy water. He caught it out in 50 ft of water NE of Walnut Creek on a Pink/White/Blue Lure off the Planer Boards. I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 am to 5:30 pm. In the deeper depths, the small cookie size Dipseys have been popular. Pictured is a 9 pound 9 ounce colorful male fish. 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 . Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. Broken drift ice has built up along the Lake Erie shoreline. Minnows, skein, egg sacks, and the bright colored Powerbaits work great. He was using a Crystal Meth Fly and caught his limit with them. Meadville, PA The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announces that geotechnical drilling operations will be taking place in the Walnut Creek channel area starting Monday, July 9, 2012. Fishing Tackle. The water temperature right now is 53 degrees. They were out in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Cast two or three times into the same spot. He caught them on Elk Creek with Red Magnum Power Egg. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Current Lake Erie Water temperature as of this writing is 75 degrees off Toledo, 74 degrees off Cleveland and 75 degrees off the Port of Erie. Fishing was good for these bronze backs. The color was purple. Thunderstorms for Sunday thru Wednesday. Summer Walleye action aboard the SeaWolf July 26th 2021: , /Fishing report for 7/24/2019: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing report for 7/26-27: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing report for 7/24/2019: Erie area Erie, PA. Smallmouth Bass Fishing Action Beginnig of May 2019: , 2019 ODNR Lake Erie Fishing Outlook is Once Again Great News for Anglers : Lake Erie Erie, PA. Steelhead at Walunt Creek and Trout Run: , Trout and Walleye fishing: Erie area Erie, PA, This is a bumper year for Walleye: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Walleye Fishing 7/10/2017: Erie area Erie, PA. Dock are in and the dredging still go on 5/18/2015: . The lake can be seen calm today but the water is muddy from the recent storms. The shoreline at Trout Run, although not frozen, was scattered with loose drifting ice and slush. He was out in 65 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using a Fire Tiger Bagley. It was 13 ounces, 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Down here at the mouth the people seem to be having loads of fun catching and releasing. Sounded like they were catching some. This past weekend we were faced with very cold temperatures and abundant snowfall. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Restrooms will be left open during the night so please make sure they are taken care of and if you see any vandalism please let the law enforcement know about it or we might have to close them up. Trolled from Walnut to Trout. He caught it using Fathead Minnows. It took a while but I believe they are finally here. I am told there is also a school out off Trout Run and the clay banks. Information about the Division of Wildlifes Lake Erie research and management programs, fisheries resources, fishing reports, maps and links to other web resources are available at wildohio.gov. Color was Blue. Winter Stream Angling Tip:All is not lost though with fast flowing high water..fish can be caught by the skillful angler no matter what the conditions and there is some truth in the statement that 20 percent of the anglers catch 80 percent of the fish. PFBC has removed many to reduce the number in the past but they load up quickly do to the reduced pool size from the hurricane. Charles Fensel of Fairview came in with this nice 1 pound 5 ounce Perch. Action is fast as these small children fight to keep the smallies on the line. The month of June, Bass trips found many Northern Pike on the line smashing those golden shiners from Poor Richards bait shop. It was 30 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. You can fish without a license but all other rules and regulations still apply. It was 11 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Sunday and Monday are mostly sunny and the rest or the week is going to be in the mid 40s to mid 50s with a 50% chance of showers every day until Friday. Strong line and a rod with a stiff back along with minnows, dead or alive and crawlers fished on the bottom are the ticket. Toris was 1 pound ounce, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755 Best Pumpkinseed and Bluegill Lakes of Northwestern PA, Three Lure Categories for Ice Fishing Lake Erie Walleye, Winter Opens Non-Ice Fishing Opportunities in Northwestern PA. It was 12 inches and had a girth of 8 inches. They are also getting them straight out of Walnut in 58-60 Ft of water. He caught it on a Kojak Special lure. Walleye in 40 to 55 ft Pink Bayrats and stinger small spoons. Fourteen year old Tom Donnelly of South Park, PA brought in an 8 pound 11 ounce fish for Junior Angler Award. Small wooly buggers, sucker spawn and egg patterns, micro jigs, maggots, along with single cured eggs have been popular in the clear water. For more information on the Walnut Creek Marina you can call 814-833-2464. The weather for the next week doesnt look very good. 4 oz. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Another option is to purchase a Voluntary Youth License which is only $2.90. 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. Perch fishing was hot this past Monday with many limits brought in. Too much, some might say. The color was multi-colored. Anywhere from 55 - 75 ft of water. If you are not a slip holder or have a Handi-Capped placard, you will receive 1 courtesy warning then the second time is a fine. He was using worm harness (Blueberry Muffin). He was using Crawler Harness. That is still cold for this time of year. His color was green. West County trib conditions as of this writing were clear with good flow. Many of the more skilled fishermen limited out on walleye within a few short hours. One of the best baits for bass are live crayfish available at some bait shops. 25' - 40' of water due north and west of Walnut Creek. 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. They both were over 1 pound each but this one was 1 pound 1 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Shiners both live and salted can be killer baits during the winter months. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. Good size fish were hitting and dancing on the water. Worm harnesses in a variety of colors have been successful with most anglers sticking to purple, chartreuse, copper and watermelon. It was 13 pounds 9 ounces and was 30 inches long with a girth of 20 inches. It was 25 inches long. She caught it out a little East of Trout Run in 44 ft of water. Float the bait under a small float just large enough to carry the bait. . Anglers Advised to Follow 2011 Walleye and Perch Creel Limits: Winter Baits: Small presentations and light line and tippets will remain a key to good catch rates in the clear to lightly stained water we have had. Lots of limits and near limits. Limits taken in relatively short periods of time have been very common. Although there is some open water on the tribs, they have begun to quickly refreeze. Most boats are trolling from Walnut Creek west to Godfrey and back. Please, if you are going to fish the Channel Wall, Please bring in your lines for the boaters. Right now they are $6.70. The indicator will either pause or dip for a fraction of a second before the fish spits out the fly.