Most boaters are aware that our weather patterns come from the west and are officially forecast by the NOAA weather service out of Cleveland. Sandbars Are Building In the Walnut Creek Channel: Good Luck to AllCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. Be sure to check ice thickness carefully. making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 76 degrees. This weekend the weather is going to get nasty. Paul Durci of Sarver, PA brought in this nice sized male Steelhead. Suckers have begun to move into the tribs which is a good indicator that the warmer spring weather may actually be around the corner. Perch are being pretty evasive right now. Good numbers of steelhead are "staging" in 40 to fifty feet of water. Eight your old Brandon Bennett of New Castle, PA brought in an 8 pound 1 ounce Steelhead. West County Tribs are extremely low and clear as of this writing. You can actually tell where the lake starts and the creek ends. 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It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. They both were caught in 20 ft. of water between Trout Run and Godfrey using plugs. 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. He caught it in 70 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a worm harness, Blueberry Muffin. Tube baits, blade spinners, and jigging blade baits are great choices. Greg was able to turn the deer and head him back to shore. The weather for the next couple days 8/8 thru 8/10 is:Friday: NW winds 10-20 knots 2-4 ft waves.Saturday: NW winds 5-15 knots 1-3 ft waves.Sunday: W winds 5-15 knots 1-3 ft waves. 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. It doesn't hurt to watch what the guy catching all the fish is using either (My favorite technique). Lake Fishing is picking up the wind and waves cooperate, with the anglers targeting smallmouth trophies along the lakeshore in 20 to 35feet of water. Saturday NightSnow showers likely. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Monkey Puke spoon. so, it may not be the same tomorrow as it is today. Thirteen year old Braxton Dameron of Home, PA brought in a big 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye. It was 9 inches long. I heard rumors that someone is telling people that the Steelhead are in. The favorite bait seems to be green power bait and the single egg. After next Friday the office building will be closed until April 9, 2008. The lake has been really rough this week. His was on a Green Emily harness. They caught them in Walnut Creek in the channel on Skein and minnows. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Wind and waves permitting, perch fishing just seems to get better and better. The end of the channel, fishing in the lake was great mid week as 40 fish were caught. Color was Pink. Walnut Creek Access Building is to open on the 5th. The average size of the smallies has been the best that I have ever seen. He caught it at the Stop sign hole on Walnut Creek on a sucker spawn. Lindsays was 8 pound, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. What drizzle we get, gets soaked up into the ground. She got an Angler Award for First Fish. We need more boats to go out to find the fish. She caught it in Elk Creek on a Gold/Red Cleo. They were also getting some nice ones in 37 45 ft off Trout Run. The Lake Trout fishing is starting to pick up. Perch and Bass fishing has fair to good along the North and South Piers as has perch. It is still flowing pretty well into the channel. I tell people the middle of October and the beginning of November are the best times to catch Steelhead. But they are getting them in 52-53 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Here's what you need to know, What kind of trout is that?Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season. Boaters should proceed with caution when transiting the channel. It was 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 16 inch girth. I walk along the creek here at Walnut Creek just about every day I am here (four days a week) and I have not seen a fish in it. Breezy with highs around 15. Anglers are using a variety of lures, including blue and silver spoons, egg sacks, single eggs, paste baits, pink worms, and dark-colored wooly buggers. Pictured is a 9 pound 9 ounce colorful male fish. Gerald caught him in the Walnut Creek channel on a Little Cleo color was fluorescent blue and white. Generally, lake fishing has been good to excellent for both perch and walleye. They enjoy the ability to get out of the cold for a while and to use the facilities. The open water has from time to time brought additional fresh fish in and with conditions they are easily able to move well upstream to the far reaches of the tribs. , yet the occasional angler can still be found within the Keystone Select/Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only area (lower). He caught her on the South side of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. I have had some people say they caught a few and some said that there were none. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. 90 degree temperatures on Tuesday seemed to slow down the action a bit. Waves on the lake are to be 5-7 ft up till Sunday night. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The action has been hot way west in 60 to 72 feet of water with some large 10 pound walleye making the cooler. He caught his on a minnow while Perching in 53 ft of water with this son (see above) off the Point. The whole boat limited and the color for this one was mass confusion. Safety and blessings to all. We fished first Northwest of Walnut close to the Ohio Border in 71-75ft. Anglers are also going deep along the first and second trenches using combinations of downriggers and dipseys. after the whistle. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The weather is also allowing for good perch and burbot fishing along the Bayfront and along the North and South piers entering Lake Erie. 14 oz. Rod in hand and a little jigging and the fight is on.Walleye do fight when going slow or drifting. Copyright 2023 Poor Richards FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219. If your bait hangs up on the bottom. If you are going to fish this area be sure you know the boundaries. The season is by no means over. Fourteen year old Alex Takacs of Clinton, PA brought in an 8 pound 14 ounce Walleye. Users wanting to access from the Egbert Farm/Park Office side will need to enter from the village of Plumer (SR227). Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. It was 14 pounds 4 ounces, 32 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. Only four boats out this day for a Saturday thanks to the weather man. The water depth for them are anywhere from 48 ft to 55 ft. Cleveland is calling for 2-4 ft waves for the rest to this weekend but they change the report (4) times a day. Oh! It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. He was using White Power Bait. I also was told that if you find the pack go about 1 mile East or West of it. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Fast moving fronts can quickly change serene conditions into capping waves in very short periods of time. 11150 Lake Road , Erie , PA 16428 | 814-725-8483. Here is a shot of the north side showing the turn out. 704 were here. A number of anglers were casting spoons along the shoreline at Walnut Creek this past Sunday just east of the channel with surprising success. Lows in the lower 20s. The marina has a little skimming of ice on it but it probably wont last since we are to be getting some nice 50 degree weather tomorrow. We have found some schools and will go after them very soon. John Shipp Jr. of Houtzdale, PA brought in his 10 pound 13 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. The basin is a great area for introducing the youngsters to steelhead fishing and is a good area for handicapped folks or those that just want to pull up a chairs and sink a line. Perch are still hitting strong north and slightly west of Walnut Creek. He was 31 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. You wont be able to buy them until January 1 though. Perch fishing seems to have picked up as well with many limits reported in only a few hours. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Large mouth bass came on the line in numbers as the month neared the middle. Crowds were heavy this past weekend with the arrival of the rain. Steelhead fishing Walnut Creek and Trout Run: . Here are a couple pictures of what Trout Run looks like. They are in 60-70 ft of water between Elk Creek and Trout Run. Their color was purple/black and red/white. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Most of the boats are going out to Godfrey and Elk Creek and even further west to find them. Parking is available Northeast and the whole way down to the road entrance. The water in the creek is up and running. The water was beginning to show signs of turning green near noon but rain was getting close. It was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 29 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. They were using Emerald Shiners. The temperature will be in the mid to hi 80s and mostly Westerly winds. Cleveland weather for the next couple days: Friday West winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. They are Michael Santangelo from Swarthmore, PA, Carl (Butch) Hale, from Avondale, PA, and Joe Kovatch from Cochranville, PA. Butch is holding his 9 pound Steelhead he caught. He caught it on 12 mile Creek using Skein. Chris Kagey of Barkhamsted, CT came in with a nice sized male Steelhead. Mickey McBride of Erie came in with this nice Walleye. Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 56 degrees. But we have around 30 cars in the South lot and I have 15-20 people fishing around the basin and the north wall. Maurice caught her at the Stop Sign hole in Walnut Creek on a yellow jig. If on the Ohio side of the line, you must have and Ohio license and Ohio regulations will apply. Some opening day suggestions:Tackle: Light or ultra light spinning or spin cast reels filled with two to four lb. His color was Blue (with pink dots)/Silver. NE / 15 -25K / 4-6 ft waves. 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. Temperatures in Presque Isle Bay averaged 65 degrees this past weekend. Tributary levels are very low and apparently adversely affecting the early exploratory steelhead runs of late August. 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. Six year old Bre'saun Oaks from Pittsburgh brought in this nice 7 pound 1 ounce female steelhead with his Little Tikes fishing pole. Porta Johns and trash containers will remain around the parking lot through out the winter months after the office building closesPlease use them. Most of the fishing was between 60-76 off the clay banks. Be sure to stop and visit us, or if there is something you want us to set aside and have ready for your weekend trip, just call or order online. Fifteen year old Alisha Zanath of Aliquippa, Pa brought in an 8 pound 5 ounce Steelhead. Many limits have been brought in from a variety of depths. Perch fishing has been fair to good depending on who you talk to. It helps the place look nice and keeps everyone happy. Be safe on the water. It was 12 inches and had a girth of 8 inches. The price remains the same as this year. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. Forecasts are calling for additional rain throughout the week. It weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces, was 23 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Submit Business, Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. A 6-inch soft swimbait, 1/2-oz. She caught it out in 50 ft. of water on an emerald shiner. Anglers are reminded that parking from the main road to the mouth at Godfrey Run is not permitted and is marked accordingly. Lord willing we will see ya in the spring. Ten year old Zack Ansinger brought in a 6 pound 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Breezy and colder with lows 15 to 20. Natural baits should be kept small and dead drifted with the current. Presque Isle bay is the choice of finding smallmouth, Here the water warms much sooner than the lake. He and Dick Mosbacher were close in their catches but he netted his before Dick could. Thew water was muddy but levels were good in Walnut Creek on Thursday as anglers fished above and below the Manchester bridge. Current Lake temperature is still a warm 69 degrees. Don't Forget:2012 Fishing licenses are to be displayed on an outer garment when fishing effective January 1st, 2012. Water levels remain very low in the tribs however, some rainfall is predicted for this week. He caught it out in 30 ft of water off Trout Run on a Goby Gulp. Boaters often have success as well this time of year staying close to shore and either casting or trolling. He caught it out in 68 ft of water west of Walnut Creek using Reef Runners. Eight year old Michael (Mikey) Doerflinger, of Slippery Rock, PA brought in a Sheepshead for ANgler Award. From what I hear they are marking them but not too many are biting. Early August 2021 walleye fishing was for the kids and the Captain: . With a little patience, you may be rewarded with a tough fight from a beautiful brown trout! The Administration Office is open and you may pick up a brochure in the lobby or get in touch with me. Here's what you need to know, Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season, Expert anglers suggest these baits for Pennsylvania trout fishing season, Pennsylvania hunters take fewer deer in 2021 than 2020. His color was Black/Silver. Bob Renkas of James Island South Carolina brought this nice Steel head in. Water temperatures in the tribs are still rather warm and warm forecasts over the next week may slow the activity a bit. You don't have to go all the way to the Ohio line now. She brought it in and Law Enforcement issued her an Angler Award for it. Nine year old Brayden Powell of Lewistown PA came for his first educational trip for Steelhead. He caught it at the mouth of Walnut Creek on a Black Jig tipped with Maggot. Twelve year old Hannah Ward (Camerons sister) brought in a 12 ounce Perch in for her Junior Award. Kristi Miller from Monaca, PA brought in an 11 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The whole boat limited. West County trib conditions as of this writing were clear with good flow. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. 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 caught it out in 55 ft of water a little west of Walnut Creek. 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. A few 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. He caught it on his fly rod which he only started using two years ago. Slow Start for the Season 06/14/2013: . It's time to come down and take a fresh look at the Wall and the Garden at the Marina. 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. East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474, FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219, Poor Richards Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814-474-5623, Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755, Tudor Hook-N-Nook, 10079 Cross Station Ext., Girard; 814-323-5886, Richters Bait & Tackle, 2936 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA; 724-932-5372. Planer boards are almost a must for near shore walleye when trolling. There is of course plenty of summer left for perching and walleye chasing. 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. July 28th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Wind and wave conditions have been marginally cooperative this past week. He was using Crawler Harness. Lots of big smiles these fish do bring. All the action was found in 20 to 15 foot depth on drifted minnows and tubes of various colors. , wind powered, and electric motor watercraft are permitted on. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Erie is 78 degrees. Perch, Walleye or Steelhead were all scattered. The big one was 9 pound 10 ounces and it was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught his in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. I know the boats that are going out are coming in with a few and about every 10 boats that go out there are 3-4 that limit. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Bait used was large golden shiners purchased from Poor Richards Bait Shop. She caught him in Walnut Creek on the South side of the channel. Most of the fish were caught at or near the top of the drop offs between West Pier and the Monument. There were quite a few people here today. The color was Pink. If the weather holds we are aiming for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD AT 2 PM to open the marina for fishing. He was out in 40 ft of water off Trout Run using Emerald shiners. On Fish & Boat Commission lakes, shelters, or shanties must be removed when through fishing for the day. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. They are popping up every hour. Thomas Redlinger from Coraopolis, PA caught this nice Angler Award sized fish. Action at Trout Run on Saturday the 10th was real slow fishing the lake from shore. So far I haven't heard any good reports on fishing. Some in the 5-7 pound range is not unheard of. Tuesday action start was slower as the cold front had moved in. Many large walleye continue to fill the cooler all month long. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. When they are on, they are catching like crazy. Walleye are right out there with the Perch. Area Reminders:Anglers are reminded that fishing at the mouth of Godfrey Run is "walk in only" from the top of the hill and like Trout Run, anglers are not permitted to fish within 50 yards of the mouth between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM the following day. Down here at the mouth the people seem to be having loads of fun catching and releasing. Fish are above Route 20 but numbers are limited and fish are still scattered in those areas. They caught it in 21 ft of water west of Walnut Creek on a worm. Black/Orange. 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). Current Lake Erie Water Temperature as of this writing is 58 degrees off Toledo, 55 degrees off Cleveland and 50 degrees off the Port of Erie. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The Walleye seem to be heading west. Had a 10 year old on the boat and he caught the most fish he has ever caught. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. He was using Silver worm harness on a big Dipsy. She caught it out in the second Trench West of Walnut Creek in 76 78 ft of water. 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. He caught them out in 58 ft of water off the Condos on worm harness. There are a few people fishing from shore but not too many fish being caught. Just as the first day of spring appeared on the calendar, the early shallow-water bite for crappie, perch and bluegill exploded across northwestern Pennsylvania. Fish in the 4-6 LB. If youre targeting walleye, wait until June. Here is one of our regulars. Now, we all know that the weather isnt always right so this is just an assumption. Eleven year old Carter Ryback of Erie, PA brought in his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Perch are still out in 50 - 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut and also in 35-40 ft of water out of Trout Run. It was 5 pounds 10 ounces and was 25 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. Conditions:Great Walleye fishing continues to be the story for the area with the season at its peak. I know they are getting Perch out in 62 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek but no one is bringing them in for Angler Award. Walleye Season for Lake Erie, it's tributaries in the Commonwealth, and Presque Isle Bay and its waters is closed March 14th. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. They didn't get any recognition for it from the paper but I want to thank them. Avoid the larger lakes and impoundments. Get there early and have fun! It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. This is subject to change because they do an update at 4 am, 10 am, 4 pm and 10 pm. The lake is 54 degrees as of now Thursday, June 07, 2012 but with the nice warm weather coming it should warm up. His father is a good friend of WCO Brook Tolbert and they all went out fishing with Moxie Man. Tube baits and other soft plastics, jerk baits, and live shiners, leeches, and crawlers have all been working well. They are in 65-75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and trolling West. 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. Bait of the day was fat head minnows, mostly because that is all that could be found of any size in the area at this time in early April.Method: Drifting of course with live bait!!! thanks to all the fishermen who shared info. Consider Shenango Lake for hybrid stripers. He caught them all on Dipsys and Worm Harnesses. She caught it out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Emerald Shiners. Blakemore 35 ft back. The middle of October till the middle of November are prime time for fishing the mouths of the creeks and the creeks themselves. These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. It is to rain tonight and tomorrow but Saturday and Sunday partly sunny. Most boats are going straight out of Walnut and heading just a little East. 2023 Fishing Licenses, Gift Vouchers, and Youth Permits. It seems that so far this year every time the weather is nice and the fish start to bite, we get a cold front come through or a storm and it stirs everything up.