Perch are being caught straight out in 50 - 60 ft of water off Walnut Creek and also off Godfrey Run. South winds 15 to 25 mph. Then our regular hours of: Mon - Thurs. Anglers fishing the Fairview Gravel pit pond are reminded that this is Fish and Boat Commission property. Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 62 degrees off Toledo, 55 degrees off Cleveland and 56 degrees off the Port of Erie. Mostly 3-4 ft waves. Captain Dave Sandiff of the Leeki Teeki along with Bob Mingoy, and Gil Lewis of Erie came in with their limit of Perch. Also it is a little easier to get a replacement if you loose yours. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. He caught it at the mouth of Walnut Creek on a Black Jig tipped with Maggot. The best live baits have been minnows and wax worms, while streamers and sucker spawn flies are favored by fly-fishermen. He also caught this 8 pound 13 ounce fish that was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. These waters will be closed to fishing from April 1st until 8:00 AM, April 14th, the opening of regular trout season. There have been a few confirmed catches, but only a few. 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. Our hours beginning tomorrow are our regular season hours. Look up D. D. Rod father captain Dan explains what his set ups are and how they are used and any ? Try a variety of baits in case the trout are finicky (and they usually are.) Chartreuse was his color. A regular fall weekend I guess. He caught it out in 76 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. He was using Reef Runner and his color was Bare Naked Wonderbread. Only a few boats going out yet and mostly for Bass. Color was Sherbert. Lake Erie Water temperature off the Port of Erie is 73 degrees as of this writing. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Monkey Puke spoon. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. They are picking up trout at the mouth of the creeks when the weather has allowed them. Open Future Dates: Tomorrow Aug 1st, the 4th and Sunday the 6th with more next week. Spoons, tipped minifoo jigs, paste baits, single eggs and crawlers have all been productive baits. Eleven year old Daniel Schumaker from Pittsburgh brought in an 8 pound 10 ounce Walleye. There are a couple people trying to catch something in Walnut Creek. His girth was 15 inches. He was the second one to catch a fish but the first one to net it and bring it to shore. It was a Steelhead, 2 pounds 5 ounces, 20 inches long, 9 inch girth. Current west side tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were low and clear, but very fishable, with some flow. It was 33 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. We still have no rain and the creeks are low and clear. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. 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. Categories Fishing Store, Outdoor & Sporting Goods Company, Boat Service It was caught on a minnow in 25 ft of water east of Walnut Creek. It was caught using a Blood Dot and artificial egg. Well, next Friday is the first day of summer so maybe things will change by then. Stay hydrated and the more fun you and your gang have the better they crew support you! Highs in the upper 20s. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. All week long the water has been less than 2 ft and the weather has been unbelievably warm. Current Lake Erie water temperature off the Port of Erie is 60 degrees. Report: Started at day break trolling in front of Walnut. Highs in the upper 30s. Thirteen year old Braxton Dameron of Home, PA brought in a big 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye. The Presque Isle Bay seems to be the hot spot for Small mouth. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. The temperature will be in the mid to hi 80s and mostly Westerly winds. High of 84 degrees. Jonathan Hershey, ten years old from Saltillo, PA brought in this Walleye for Angler Award. "Fish Connection" charter limited out by 1pm on steelies in close. Prime trolling areas have been in 25 to 45 feet of water west of Walnut Creek as far as the Ohio line with the "trolling lanes" a bit congested at times. 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. 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!!! Anglers are picking up bass and rock bass along the North and South Piers. The color was Green/Black. The boat he was on came in with two. I have some boaters say they think they are returning to Ohio. Anglers are permitted to fish the waters of the Commonwealth on this day with out having to purchase a license or any additional stamps. The color was Watermelon. He caught it out in 72 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. It is supposed to have Thunderstorms starting Friday night and continuing until Monday. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. alleye anglers continue to try their luck on the. Also out in the deep waters too. throughout the fall and will continue until the lake freezes. It was 9 inches long. This fish was fighting. She was 23 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Successful anglers say even a lit cigarette can scare them away from the shore at night. I havent had any boats go out for a while now but I did have someone call today and ask if they could get out. Allowing ones line to entangle the prop of a passing boater in this area is a citable offense. It is the biggest Walleye I have weighed to date. The fishing has been great for this week. The action has been hot way west in 60 to 72 feet of water with some large 10 pound walleye making the cooler. Biggest Fish I Have Weigh So Far in 16 Years. So, please be courteous. It was 20 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Catch rates have been good off the International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek. It was 8 pounds 9 ounce and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. Smallmouth action has been real good with many 5 and 6 pound bronze backs caught all on large Golden Shiners from Poor Richards bait and tackle 814-474-5623. Nine year old Damien Partin of Oakdale, PA brought in his 6 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Hard-core musky fishermen like big ugly lures. It was 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Thirteen year old Matthew Deyarmin of Cherry Tree, PA brought in an 8 pound 2 ounce Steelhead for Junior Award. The money from the sale of the pavers goes into an endowment fund at the Erie Community Foundation to pay for upkeep and maintenance of the wall and the garden into perpetuity. Twelve year old Matt Solbodnik of Herminie, PA brought in a 7 pound 15 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The Walnut Creek Marina is frozen over, but pretty thin at this point. The stage is set. Mariners should take heed of all marine warnings and "keep an eye on the sky." Battling those large sheephead and the many perch caught keep them busy. Yes we mostly fish with only one in hand rod per person. For example, on a size 10 hook use: a) one or two pieces of corn or, b) one cricket or, c) one red worm d) one or two salmon eggs or, e) one-third to one-half of a night crawler or a single minnow. It was 22 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Some of the boaters are having a little luck in front of the creeks but it is still a little too early. Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." They must be coast guard approved, in good serviceable condition and be easily accessible. You can also call our office at 814-899-2464. It was his first big fish. But bass like minnows also. We have found some schools and will go after them very soon. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. Weather started out nice, 2ft or less and then went to 2-4ft. He caught it out west of Walnut Creek in around 35 ft of water using a Bagley. Perch, Walleye or Steelhead were all scattered. 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. It was caught on a minnow. Toris was 1 pound ounce, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Anglers are advised that ice conditions should now be considered unsafe. The color was purple. If you can find them and they start biting, just stick around. He caught it out in 54 ft of water straight off Walnut Creek on a minnow on a crappy rig. The Office is now open Thursday thru Sunday 7 to 5:30 PM. Color was Superman Blue/Red. I can only tell you that the Walleye were hard to find the first part of the week and then yesterday they seemed to come back. I was told the Walleye are in. Eleven year old Alyssa Theodore of Raccoon Township brought in a 7 pound 14 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Just have not needed to go any further north to get limits Start in 55 feet and head north. throttle cable broke on small engine and hydralics on large failed. It was taken today 10/2/2008. Nine year old Nicholas Langford of Erie came in for an Angler Award for his Perch. The Gravel Pit Pond in Fairview is literally a mined out gravel pit and as such is quite deep and pending weather, very clear. Thats a very good indication of where they are. He caught it out in 74 ft of water straight off Elk Creek on a worm harness. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Colors were Gray/Yellow/Orange. Annual Open House at the Linesville State Fish Hatchery: Ice on Presque Isle Bay is melting fast with reports on Tuesday of a few inches or so inches of soft unstable ice with considerable slush and water. This weekend the weather is going to get nasty. There are some of the guys going out and getting limits on Perch but no one is bringing any in for Angler Award. Although, not the most popular eating fish the meat is delicate with a slightly sweet taste and is often cooked, flaked and made into "fish cakes" or pan fried if you don't mind picking through the bones. His color was Green/Blue. The Lake is about 2 feet low so be very careful while coming and going. Steelhead Fishing Picking Up 10/10/2008: . Here is a family photo. Keystone State. Scott Waltz of Slippery Rock brought in a 9 pound 12 ounce Walleye. They were out in 64 ft of water at the Ohio line. Some Walleye are being caught from shore along the shoreline at Elk and Walnut Creeks as well as at Godfrey and Trout Runs after dark with one local angler saying the night time walleye bite is as good as it gets. There were a few brave souls out deep with the waves averaging 3-5ft. They were out with Sea Wolf Charters in 40 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. Hope you all have a good fishing season. 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. Smallmouth pound for pound give quite a good fight. Twelve year old Jason Steiner of Jefferson Hills, PA brought in the first Steelhead to get weighed by me for Junior Angler Award this year. They were using Emerald Shiners. Ken George of Vandergrift, PA brought in both of these fish. Elk Creek has been giving up good numbers of fish from the mouth to the boat launch and on south to the waterfall hole. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The Walleye are being hard to find. Perch are still schooling in and around 60' of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the lighthouse at Presque Isle. There is a 30% chance of showers on Friday. They were both caught in 65 ft of water on the south side of the first Trench on Renowskys. Went walleye fishing and missed two. Tube baits and other soft plastics, jerk baits, and live shiners, leeches, and crawlers have all been working well. 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. I have had quite a few people go out looking for them but I haven't heard of too many people limiting. It was 10 pounds 2 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The best fly fishing rig for white sucker fishing is the deadly shot-and-indicator nymphing rig. Instead, head to the smaller northwestern lakes that have a reputation of producing larger-than-average muskies. The water temperature keeps fluctuating too. Walleye fight a lot more than people think. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Bass fishing on Lake Erie has become the summer steelhead replacement with anglers literally coming from all over the country and Canada to experience the thrill and fight of Lake Erie Smallmouth fishing. Notice the goby hanging out of the mouth! Blakemore 35 ft back. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. As such, the numbers in the tribs can vary day to day. Fourteen year old Cade Richardson of Johnstown, PA brought in a 9 pound 3 ounces Steelhead for Angler Award. Steelhead might be a good option for this weekend, depending on stream recovery from Wednesdays all-day rain. The color was Green. He caught it out in 29 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using a Mighty Minnow. He and Dick Mosbacher were close in their catches but he netted his before Dick could. The lake temperature is still in the mid to high 50s. The indicator will either pause or dip for a fraction of a second before the fish spits out the fly. Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. They are $10 and you are allowed to keep 200 minnows per day with the permit with the restrictions mentioned on permit. Sunday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. John Paulick of Charleroi, Pa brought in the first fish caught after the Basin opened. The lake is not too nice right now. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. The Walnut Creek Marina Basin will be open for fishing on Friday, October 31 at 3:00 PM. Rod in hand and a little jigging and the fight is on.Walleye do fight when going slow or drifting. Phillip Kenneth Howard of Burgettstown, PA brought in a 10 pound-5 ounce fish for Angler Award. Now, we all know that the weather isnt always right so this is just an assumption. Both colors were green. He caught it out in 69 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. Therefore, anglers are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. The greatest concentration of activity is centered within the Oil City pool, extending from the Petroleum Street Bridge downstream through the citys wastewater treatment plant. Put just enough bait on to just cover the hook, but do not go overboard. The season is by no means over. Boats on the Gravel Pit Pond as well as all PFBC owned waters, require PFBC or DCNR State Parks registration. We will resume our regular hours the next weekend. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. 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/. Thirteen year old Morgan Eslary of Bolivar, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 9 ounce Steelhead for Junior Angler Award. Fishing Tackle. Add your business! The weedy areas near shore in the Lagoons, particularly near the canoe livery at Presque Isle is are a good place to try. Preparation for boating underway at Walnut April 12th: , WCO Report for Erie County 04/11/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 04/04/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/14/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/14/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/07/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/07/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 02/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA. A good number of limits were taken from both areas this past weekend. The water temperature at this writing is 70 degrees and the air temperature is going to be in the mid to low 70s. Just not everyone like we are used to. Anglers fishing inland ponds, lakes and reservoirs in Erie County are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. The following links provide information about weather in the region. It didnt quite make Angler Award but it was close. They were out in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek and he caught it on a Renosky Fire Tiger lure. I would estimate we had around 100 people standing around the marina. He caught it straight out of Walnut Creek in 55 ft of water on Emerald shiner. Not many people coming in with any kind of fish. He caught it on a Little Cleo at Elk Creek. Thirteen year old Logan Cook of Houtzdale, PA caught his first fish too. with good numbers schooling up at similar depths North of the point at Presque Isle. Lots of big smiles these fish do bring. He caught his in 48 ft of water East of Walnut too on a minnow. He was using a Stimulator fly. Color was Purple/Black. The color was Green/Silver. Bob caught a 1 pound 5 ounce one that was 14 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. He was caught on a white jig. Perch fished in 68ft off Elk. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 62 degrees off Toledo, 59 degrees off Cleveland and 60 degrees off the Port of Erie. It is also suggested that boaters check trailers for proper registration. It is given by the Urban Engineers in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
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