Gils didnt quite make it for Angler Award but it was 1 pound. The pavers are still available for Christmas presents. Perch continue to school, but are moving around. Jim Bender of Pittsburgh and his brother Larry, who is up from Florida, brought in a cooler full of Walleye. Blustery with lows in the upper 20s. They both were caught in 72 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on worm harness. It is 2 ft deep so you will have to stay to the North of the entrance till you get into the Creek. She caught him in Walnut Creek on the South side of the channel. 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. Successful areas include 40-45' of water between Trout and Godfrey Runs west of Walnut Creek. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Thirteen year old Jeramey Kehler came all the way from Reading PA for an educational trip. came in with these Angler Award sized Smallmouth Bass. The water has a good color and there is water in the creek. A stop in the downstream drift of your line along with a sharp tap in your line signals a bite. Bartley Malie of Pittsburgh, PA brought in this nice female. Holes cut in ice may not exceed 10 inches between the farthest points as measured in any direction. No one will be here but you can stop in on the weekends and get them for whom ever. There are a lot of people fishing and catching. Some steelies have entered Trout Run sharing the pool with many smaller trout just stocked.The lower parts of Walnut and Elk have fish but until some much needed rain comes to increase the creek levels fish will be slow to move up. Shiners are still in good supply at local bait shops. As of this writing, there is still no major evidence of steelhead staging near the tributary mouths. 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. Enjoy the weather and the extended season. Welcome back and hope to see everyone have a good and safe year. Anglers fishing inland ponds, lakes and reservoirs in Erie County are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. He caught it trolling west of Walnut Creek in 30 ft of water. Green was his color. They caught it west of Walnut Creek in 26 ft water on a Renowski. There is no lack of fish; however, with both Elk and Walnut putting up good numbers. A Few Words Well Worth Repeating About This Weekend: It appears unlikely that anglers will see any ice fishing on Presque Isle Bay this year, however the open water we have had all winter has left plenty of other opportunities for both shore and boat fishing as fish begin to move into the bay to spawn. Action was good along the drop off areas near Perrys Monument and surrounding area. Anglers are catching a large number of Yellow Perch near the boat launches around Lake Arthur. His color was Blue/Gold. Winter Fishing Tip:Allowing your reel to get wet in freezing weather can render the drag system ineffective. On Fish & Boat Commission lakes, shelters, or shanties must be removed when through fishing for the day. Traffic not obeying posted traffic signs and patterns are subject fines. I am sorry for having to add this report twice I made a mistake the first time with the pictures. Eleven year old Kody Anderson, Kora Anns brother, brought in a 6 pound 6 ounce fish for his Angler Award. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. It was around 20 inches long. Thanks to FishLakeErie.com for providing this great website. As it revealed it self-WALLEYE! 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. The creek is just full of trout. So, you will see a bit of an updated and new look. Most of the fish are being caught up in Walnut Creek above the Manchester Bridge by the Chutes and above. The lake is supposed to be nasty till Sunday than the waves are to be 1-3 ft building to 2-4 ft. Monday and Tuesday are to be 2 ft or less so that might be a better time to think about going out. Watermelon, gold and black/purple willow leaf blades have been working well for the walleye. Perch are still somewhat scattered, although there is some schooling off the Point at Presque Isle. The captain also had a great time catching the biggest smallie. A Few More Regulations Pertinent To The Walnut Creek Access, The "Wall" is popular for early season Steelhead. His color was watermelon. He caught it out in 65 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a spoon. Also, 32-38 ft out from Trout Run. She was straight out of Walnut Creek in 40 ft of water. (The days and times are listed on signs in the windows). We were getting a little snow but none is sticking. Another Reminder Regarding Staying Overnight At the Walnut Creek Access: Eleven year old Michael Rossi of Center Township, PA came in with a nice 7 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Today, Friday, the snow is now coming down. The one on the left was a citation sized one at 9 pounds 1 ounce, 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Very often the angler will stick with one bait, and a low catch rate, simply due to the trouble it can be to make a change with cold hands and fingers. Ten year old Shane Yarder came in with this Walleye for weighing. Walleye anglers are picking up the occasional steelhead when trolling for Walleye. Gomer1981. Fish have been mainly confined to the larger holes up stream and the access areas near the mouth. PLEASE, pull lines for boaters. His name is Cary Zack of Hunker, PA and he caught this nice male Steelhead. Most people are using Cleo's, power bait, egg sacks, and single eggs. Lots of 11 inch, several 12s and a couple 13 inchers. It weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces, was 23 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. The big one was 9 pound 10 ounces and it was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. The Perch seem to be the only fish anybody is having luck with. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. Lately the big eyes have been in the cooler. William Stewart of Fayette City, PA brought in this fish for Angler Award. All this and Steelhead season is just around the corner. Anglers jumped at the chance take advantage of good wind and wave conditions on Lake Erie. It is probably not too early to do some early morning trolling near the mouths or to be trying your luck along the shorelines or along the "Wall" at Walnut Creek. The color was silver and blue. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Windy with highs in the lower 30s. There is a meeting on this Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Tom Ridge Center on Peninsula Drive from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can find information on it on the PFBC website. He was standing on the south side of marina. Chance of snow 70 percent. Conditions: The lack of any significant rainfall around the area has left little but a broken record on fishing conditions in the area tributaries. Area tributaries have been very low and clear and steelhead season has nearly come to a close . Mentored Youth Day:Saturday will be a great day for PA youth curious about catching trout. Heard most walleye fishermen getting 4 or more in deeper water. Also, watch for all directional signs on the premises. Bass fishing in Presque Isle Bay is still good but slowed somewhat. 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. Not Much Activity Yet 05/17/2012: . Those that just can't wait might try the "Wall" at night at Walnut Creek. Action at Trout Run on Saturday the 10th was real slow fishing the lake from shore. All hits except one were on black plugs mostly Blakemores. Lake Erie, although not quite completely frozen, seems to be well on its way. His color was Wonder Bread. It is to rain tonight and tomorrow but Saturday and Sunday partly sunny. Lots of big smiles these fish do bring. Speed seemed to be hovering around 2mph. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Too much, some might say. He caught it straight out of Walnut Creek in 55 ft of water on Emerald shiner. He caught it out in 63 ft of water straight off of Trout Run on a Renowsky. The water is low and clear and the next couple days I dont see anything changing. It has been low and clear but with the rains we had it brought in some fish and stirred up the creek a little. He caught it out in 56 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Contact: Christie Ferrier - 814-474-2577 or email: cbfbeach@mac.com. Gary's knowledge of the industry coupled with his ideals of honesty and good service have been rewarded with a large and still-growing base of satisfied customers who appreciate the product selection at the shop and trust his advice. My hours will be Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 7 AM till 5:30 PM. In short, you can fish them the same way that you would fish for steelhead using pretty much the same gear and if the steelhead or trout aren't hitting, a pool full of Suckers can save the day with some fun filled action. Ohio River Forecast - NWSPA Real-Time Streamflow - USGSAllegheny River, Kinzua Reservoir - Water Condition Hot Line:814-726-0164, Cook ForestErie BluffsMcConnells MillMorainePresque IslePymatuning. August 4th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Walleye success has been noticeably on the rise with anglers really getting into them this past week. The Erie area has Lake Fishing is picking up though, with the anglers targeting smallmouth trophies along the lakeshore in 20 to 40 feet of water. Elk Valley Sportsmen's Annual Club Kids Fishing Derby: Conditions:Other that some drifting ice off in the distance on Lake Erie, our area is slowly making the transition to Spring.very slowly. If one were to catch their limit of Perch in Ohio with an Ohio License (30 fish) and then move over the line to PA. and catch additional Perch in PA. with a PA license, the angler would be considered over his limit for PA. The number is 814-833-2464. Cold with lows around 10 above. - Powered by Tube baits, blade spinners, and jigging blade baits are great choices. The best area of the river seems to be the lower part of Lawrence County. Because of the rough waters, the fish scattered and no one could find them. Twelve year old James Lindow Jr. of Bridgeville, PA brought in a 7 pound 11 ounce Walleye while he was out Perching. Most guys are trolling from straight out of Walnut in around 65-70 ft of water and trolling West to Elk Creek. She caught it out in 74 ft of water off Elk Creek using a Thunder stick. Walnut Creek Access, Hope to See you on the WaterGood Luck To All, Captain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. Ice, Walnut Creek, Net permits and Trout Run: . Other than that enjoy and have fun. Hatches from 2015 through 2017 will also provide some smaller 7- to 9-inch fish. It was 9 pounds 13 inches and was 30 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. There are Porta-Johns available for your convenience if you need to use the rest rooms when the building is not open between shifts. four might be a bit crowded especially is the catching is on. Open fires, camping and cooking are prohibited, as are erecting any permanent structures. He caught it in the marina on a Sucker Spawn, His color was Green. I have some guys picking up a Steelhead or two out in the trenches while fishing for Walleye. They were using worm harnesses and their color was Chartreuse. His was 7 pounds 10 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Eleven year old Daniel Schumaker from Pittsburgh brought in an 8 pound 10 ounce Walleye. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. The whole boat limited and the color for this one was mass confusion. Some boats are getting them in close and some are going out to the first trench and getting them. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Here are three kids from Rural Valley, Pa. who went out and came in with a nice bunch of Perch. For those waitingthe ice, be optimistic, Erie's weather can change rapidly.