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. It was caught it off Godfrey in 7 ft. of water on an Orange Reef Runner. More Walleye, Slow on the Perch 07/19/2012: . 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. No Luck With Perch or Walleye?Higher than usual water temperatures typically do not have much effect on hungry panfish. Similar depths north of Seagull Point continue to produce. Sunday they are supposed to be 2-3 ft but as you all know it changes every 6 hours. We are supposed to be having 2 ft or less for waves all the way up through at least Tuesday. Thats a common occurrence when fishing panfish in shallow water during early spring. Reports compiled by Chad Foster (RA-FBNWFISHNRPT@pa.gov), NW/SW Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, using information provided by Waterways Conservation Officers, Area Fisheries Managers and other PFBC staff. Dipsies 140-210. The best live baits have been minnows and wax worms, while streamers and sucker spawn flies are favored by fly-fishermen. Slow Start for the Season 06/14/2013: . POT BELLY WALLEYE! Nineteen year old Maurice Booker Jr. came up with his dad from New Kensington. They were out in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek and he caught it on a Renosky Fire Tiger lure. Heard lots of radio reports of limits on walleyes in 70' FOW and deeper. Scott Dowlan of Shippenville, PA casting into the Lake at Walnut Creek caught this nice 9 pound 5 ounce Steel head. The fish below the water fall are also on the smaller side. Dad was really proud of her. Early August 2021 walleye fishing was for the kids and the Captain: . Boaters have been picking up eyes in shallower water, 25 to 45 feet and in 60 to 65 feet North of the Point and West to Walnut Creek. Michelle Richardson and daughter Lindsay of Belle Vernon, PA came in for their Angler Award for Walleye. Beginning December 4 thru December 23, the office will be open ONLY on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 AM till 5:30 PM. Conditions: September and early October often present a smorgasbord of opportunities for area anglers and this year is no exception. Resident walleye often will come in close to shore after sunset in search of stocked smolts and shiners. As the water in the west warms up, the walleye will generally migrate to the colder deeper waters of the central and eastern basins. We have had enough rain to keep the water levels reasonable with some flow. He caught her on the South side of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. Trolled in front of Walnut and Trout 3 days. I have had reports that one or two Steelhead have been caught but they must have come in from the rough waters. Irrigate the wound and bandage. We will resume our regular hours the next weekend. There are a few fish in the Manchester and Stop Sign holes and even in between (see above). Notice the sign that is on the other side of the creek. 7 oz. Jumping and diving is the norm for these bronze backs. The timbers that were put in place for these diversions have held up well. When the fish are finicky, try changing to your crank baits in chartreuse and silver. He was caught using a crawler harness and the color was Purple. The "chorus line" continues to build along the shore at Trout Run with catches at daybreak are common. He was out in 72 ft of water West of Walnut Creek and caught it on a Watermelon worm harness. Address 6821 W Lake Rd, Fairview, Pennsylvania 16415. Thirteen year old Jason Meier of IL come in with a 9 lb-7 oz Walleye. 36 Sunday, 42 Saturday etc all HANDS ON DRIFT FISHING FUN. A good number of steelhead have been brought in from the deeper waters of the lake when conditions permit. Only small mouth were caught this day. Here is the North Wall lined up with fishermen waiting to cast their lines. Information is available from Division of Wildlife staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Fairport Harbor station (440-352-4199) for the central basin and at the Sandusky station (419-625-8062) for the western basin. The couple boaters I talked to said they had most hits between Walnut and Trout. Pike angling has been fair to good. You Dont Have to Smoke All of Them: Eleven year old Jordan Preteroti of Muse, PA brought in this beauty. The Marina opened at 3 PM on Friday, October 31. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The lake has been real rough so there hasnt been any lake shore fishing to speak of. PFBC considers fish stocking permits for public, boat inspection for invasive species. Rain Has Finally Arrived 10/02/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/01/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. The creek is just full of trout. 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. PA as did all of the last week. I had a boat get some out in the first trench close to the Ohio line. It is supposed to lay down tomorrow and Saturday to 1-3 ft waves. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. It was 9 inches long. We havent had any rain worth mentioning in about 5 weeks. He caught it on a baby jig with maggots. These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. This past weekend found countless huts on the bay and many hardwater folks trying their luck on the Walnut channel and along the shore at Trout Run. Mostly Big Walleye 07/07/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/06/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Erie, Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 06/29/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Lake Turned - Fishing Not Too Good 06/23/2011 : , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 06/21/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Lake Erie Report 6/15-619/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. He caught it out in70 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek on lead core, Fire Tiger Renowsky. 55-62' due north of Walnut Creek and north of the point at Presque Isle at the '886 and '490 location are the productive areas. Twelve year old Nathan Fulton was next with a 15 ounce fish that was 12 inches long and had a 9 inch girth. Eleven year old Dylan Rybarick of Templeton, PA and eleven year old Dakota Smith of Rural Valley brought in their Angler Award sized Perch. A bluegill on light tackle can provide as much fun as a Lake Erie Walleye on a stiff dipsey rod. She caught it out in 60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an Emerald Shiner. 4"x8" and 8"x8" granite pavers are still available for purchase. I have had quite a few limits come in. Here are three kids from Rural Valley, Pa. who went out and came in with a nice bunch of Perch. Shiners are still in good supply at local bait shops. The Perch seem to be hit and miss. He caught it out in 63 ft of water straight off of Trout Run on a Renowsky. It can do hundreds of dollars worth of damage to the boats let alone be a danger to them out on the water if they get line wrapped on their props. FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219. Just follow all the rules and regulations and have a very happy and productive time fishing. Bluegill are gregarious, so when you catch one, there are usually more in the same place. They are out in 58-70 ft of water. 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. Anglers were also doing fair to good at the mouths of Trout and Godfrey runs along the lakeshore and angler reports indicate that some fish are holding in the "mud hole" at the mouth of Elk Creek. And the Perch are very evasive. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 74 degrees off Toledo, 71 degrees off Cleveland, and 73 degrees off the Port of Erie. Aboard the "SeaWolf" we usually only fish one rod in hand. He caught it out in 60 ft. of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Golden Clown Reef Runner. 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. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 75 degrees, off Cleveland, 76 degrees, and off Erie, 77 degrees. She was using minnows. Anglers have been out in force trolling the shorelines off the mouths of Walnut, and Trout and Godfrey runs. Walleye are still being brought in good numbers with many limits being reported. It was 20 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. He caught it in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek on an Ice Blue Lure. There has been no large influx of steelhead and the fish that remain in the tribs are very scattered although there are still plenty of fish to be caught. Before that, they just dribble in. Important Reminder Concerning Overnight Anglers and Boaters Using the Walnut Creek Access Area: I have had numerous people calling and asking about the Steelhead. He was using Crawler Harness. Tuesday thru Thursday it is supposed to snow and be in the 30s. Lots of big smiles these fish do bring. This means that a person must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak from November 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023. It was caught on a single egg. The cold weather seemed to have brought in quite a few fish. Anglers have been doing well in the upper stretches of the tribs around Whitman's bridge in Girard, the Struechan Flats area in Fairview and the areas on Elk Creek around Foleys End Campground. Small presentations will work, especially single cured eggs and egg pattern flies along with the micro jigs and live grubs. Abundance of steelies are stacked up in Trout Run. The access areas at Elk and Walnut Creeks have been crowded and the angler pressure intense. There has been no rain for a while even though I have been told that people are thinking we got rain with the winds. He caught it in Walnut Creek by the cement wall up in the creek on a flat head minnow. We are now selling three year and five year licenses. The end of July finds fish all along the south side of the trench to the middle and most likely beyond. Conditions:Very warm area temperatures have given a boost to a rise in water temperatures on Lake Erie. Find more information at Buy a Pennsylvania Fishing License (fishandboat.com). We just use one rod, with human rod holders. 20 on Walnut and to the Legion Hole on Elk Creek. The tribs are still very low and there hasn't been any evidence of early staging at the mouths. Eight your old Brandon Bennett of New Castle, PA brought in an 8 pound 1 ounce Steelhead. You don't have to go all the way to the Ohio line now. Only four boats out this day for a Saturday thanks to the weather man. 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!!! The trench also has some bigger fish but the eater size just seam to be everywhere, especially in that 53 foot water depth range with some bigger walleyes mixed in. This is an inexpensive way to give a gift to a child and a gift for future kids' programs provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. Steelhead fishing continues to remain good on the west side Erie tributaries with consistently good flows and a good mix of fresh and dropback fish. It was 27 inches long and had a 15 inch girth. The Manchester Hole is still loaded with fish and will continue to draw a good number of anglers until ice over. It almost made Angler Award at 9 pounds - 13 ounces, 30 inches long. Stand downstream of a spot you think a trout might be. There are a lot of people catching fish up in the creek by the Stop sign hole. Ice fishing on Presque Isle Bay for perch and steelhead has been sporadic although gill catches seem to be plentiful. First of the Season 05/31/2013: . The permit is, Walleye fishing has been productive on the Tionesta. Most of the run off that has kept the tribs high and flowing is over and the tribs are actually on the low side and very clear as of Tuesday afternoon. They both were caught out in 60 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on Emerald shiners cut in half. He caught it out in 20 ft of water a couple miles West of Walnut Creek. The lake is muddy as far out as you can see. He caught his on Crystal Meth, Sucker Spawn. The jetties just east of the Walnut Creek Channel are the most popular spots at night. The next time we have a couple days of rain we should have a decent run. It was 7 pounds 15 ounces, 29 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The docks are 10 ft longer so now we should be able to get closer to three boats at a time on each dockside. They came in yesterday and didnt quite make the size for an Angler Award. A call to a bait shop or marina may be your best source for information about actual conditions on the lake at your launch site. From 11:15am till 1 pm we picked up another 90 perch. As is typically for the early part of the season, the best walleye action has been in shallower water, 20-35 feet west of Walnut Creek to the Ohio line. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. It was a male and he was 22 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Perch fishing has been good in 48 to 52 feet of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the point. It was 12 ounces, 11 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek using a Sucker Spawn. As Summer blends into the early fall season, wind and wave conditions can change dramatically in a short time placing an inexperienced boater in jeopardy. Area tributaries have been very low and clear and steelhead season has nearly come to a close . He caught it in 36 ft it out in 36 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Fire Tiger stick bait. They color was Black and Silver. They were fishing in 56 ft of water a little West of Walnut Creek. Anglers unable to take to the Lake can find good smallmouth fishing from the shore on the south side of Presque Isle State Park and along the North and South Piers along the Erie Channel. Got 13 before they turned off at about 12:30pm. Misguided Hooks: With elbow to elbow fishing conditions, the occasional misguided hook can be fairly common. The price remains the same as this year. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 68 degrees, off Cleveland, 67 degrees and off the Port of Erie, 69 degrees. The lake temperature is still in the mid to high 50s. The boats also have to hug the East wall because of the sandbar in the center of the channel. Bass fishing has been fair to good in the tribs especially in the deeper slow moving pools. Small wooly buggers, sucker spawn and egg patterns, micro jigs, maggots, along with single cured eggs have been popular in the clear water. If ever in doubt, head for shore. The fight picks up when the fish rise to the 30 foot level. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Fourteen year old Tom Donnelly of South Park, PA brought in an 8 pound 11 ounce fish for Junior Angler Award. It was caught on a Black Jig. I heard rumors that someone is telling people that the Steelhead are in. As such, most all areas on the tribs are low and clear although there is some flow and levels are fishable. This is the lastest I have. The color was Silver with a Blue stripe. It was caught on a Stinger Spoon and the color was Orange/Silver. Similar depths north of Seagull Point are starting to produce. It was 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Because the waves were bad out deep a lot of boats trolled in front of the streams. 24 Walleye with four rods. We want to encourage everyone to use extreme caution when venturing out on the first ice of the year! Hunters and anglers are reminded that they must have a wearable PFD (life jacket) for each person on board the watercraft. It seems the only time anyone is catching anything is after a rain which we have only had three rains so far this season. The Perch have slowed down some. Traditionally, angling pressure will ease with the Thanksgiving holiday and the threats of snow and bitter cold weather. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 1/2 inches. Shiners both live and salted can be killer baits during the winter months. I guess people were just in a hurry to get home for Thanksgiving. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are very low and very clear. 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. Nine year old Austin Green caught his in the same place as his brother. Things just havent been going to well this year so far. It was 29 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 16 1/4 inches. Anglers have started fishing the trib mouths, especially at Trout and Godfrey Runs, hooking an occasional jack or two but nothing of any size. He was using Power Bait. These fresh fish are generally aggressive and will hit a variety of presentations depending on water clarity. They caught nine altogether. Bill Freshwater of Valencia, Pa brought this nice 8 pound 6 ounce Walleye in for Angler Award. Anglers are still having the most success for walleye and a few steelhead in the colder, deeper waters of the lake which in many cases may often be too far off shore for some of the smaller watercraft. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. He caught it straight out of Trout Run in 75 ft of water on a Renowsky. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. Bluegill will eat anything they can get into their mouths. Thirteen year old Cameron Martin of Kittanning, PA caught a 10 pound 6 ounce fish. since then five more have been caught within a 10 minute period. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. She was using Orange Power Bait. He was out in 52 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek when he caught it. It was 3 lb. Fish have been mainly confined to the larger holes up stream and the access areas near the mouth. using large Rapellas in rainbow, silver, and fire tiger patterns are the ticket. 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. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 76 degrees. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. He caught them both using Sucker Spawn and flies. He was standing on the south side of marina. Users wanting to access from the Egbert Farm/Park Office side will need to enter from the village of Plumer (SR227). Perch fishing has been fair to good depending on who you talk to. There were a few brave souls out deep with the waves averaging 3-5ft. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Walleye who was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They had never caught walleyes before but it didnt take long for them to dial them in! Both were caught on Green/Orange Renowskis. Mathew Kretschmer of Baltimore MD. Landed 3 and had 5 short strikes. They were using Minnows but she caught hers on a Night Crawler which they occasionally put on. Fourteen year old Tori Smith brought in a 1 pound 1 ounce Perch. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert. If you look towards the end of the channel you can see the difference in the lake color and the creek color. Fish are swimming 40 to 50 feet down and hungry. Martin Luther King Jr DayCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Boaters have had some luck trolling the shoreline as have the shore anglers. It was his first big fish. He caught it on a minnow out in 48 ft of water East of Walnut Creek. Rod in hand and a little jigging and the fight is on.Walleye do fight when going slow or drifting. My hours will be Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 7 AM till 5:30 PM. 10 foot depth or less was fished. Nine year old Michael Goss of Aliquippa, PA brought this 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye in for Junior Angler Award. They caught two fish each. WALLEYE: The Walleye are still not cooperating either. With the mild winter, the steelhead have really spread out. Channel dredging should be underway soon. A number of limits were observed at the Walnut Creek and Elk Creek Accesses. The upper areas of the Tribs may require a little walking to find fish but should be less crowded. There have been a number of reported fall throughs on Presque Isle Bay over the last few weeks. No more than that. Forecasting weather in our area is in fact rocket science and one should never rely of hearsay or second hand information as a reliable source. His Angler Award fish was 14 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. Report: Went up to fish a couple hours before dark. Suckers have started to move into the tribs. He was using a Watermelon worm harness and a dipsy. It weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, was 26 inches long, and had a girth of 18 inches. 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. We have 4-5 ft waves and tomorrow they are supposed to be 2-4 ft. Hopefully the weather will start cooperating and you can get down to fishing. Also, a great memorial and a way to give tribute for someone who has passed away and loved Walnut Creek fishing. Current West county tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were clear, with some flow. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Most boaters are aware that our weather patterns come from the west and are officially forecast by the NOAA weather service out of Cleveland. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. We are selling the Net Permits for next year if you are interested. Good luck out there! 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. Have a charter, marina, pier, or tackle shop? Color was Purple/Black. 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. Only a few here and there are being caught. Blustery with lows in the upper 20s. They seem to be evasive. Nine year old Anna Rabickow came in with a 1 pound Perch. 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. Also, they have to wait till the weather permits and also when they all could get together as a crew.