We have had no rain for quite a while. Enjoy the weather and the extended season. He caught it in 59 ft of water off the Light House off the Peninsula. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. Water Conditions: Perfect. Great Day on Lake erie Pa. Nice walleyes on bayrats and spoons 48 feet water. It was caught on a worm harness with the color being watermelon. Breezy and colder with lows 15 to 20. Also, if parking in the South lot, park along the creek. The Perch have started hitting too. Trout Creel Limits for Lake Erie Change September 7thEffective September 7th and running through April 14th, 2010, the daily creel limit for trout and salmon on Lake Erie and the tribs as well as Presque Isle Bay and Peninsula waters changes to three fish per day with a minimum length of 15" only two of which can be lake trout. I can see them trolling right in front of Walnut. Nine year old Damien Partin of Oakdale, PA brought in his 6 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. They are slowing down some though so not a lot of limits coming in. Conditions:Perch seem to have settled in to 50 to 52' of water north of Walnut Creek. They can be caught but, you'll work for them. The boaters are starting to pick a couple up out in the trenches. Ten year old Logan Osborn of Harborcreek, PA came in with an Angler Award sized Walleye. No cash! 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. It was steady action the whole evening. Techniques: The key to catching trout is to "read" a stream for good spots and then "present" your bait in a natural manner. Eight year old Christopher Malicki of Pittsburgh, PA brought in this 8 pound 1 ounce, 27 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. His color was gold. As is typical, September continues to be a banner month for perch. Action was good along the drop off areas near Perrys Monument and surrounding area. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Therefore, we set the Tentative Time and Date as November 8th at 2 PM. Steelhead fisherman have gathered along the wall and some have been fixing in the basin. We opened the Marina today 11/3/10 for fishing at noon. Color was Rainbow. Also, I have seen at least 10 fish get caught in the marina today (Friday) so far. Lots of people here for the opening The North wall is where most of the fishing people were set up. Silver flatfish lures, silver spoons, and chrome rattle traps are great choices. 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. The marina basin opening has become an annual tradition at the Walnut Creek Access with anglers often lined up around the perimeter eager to make that first cast. Late night and early daybreak anglers are having luck on the wall at Walnut Creek and to some degree up to the access at Elk Creek. Five year old Dominick Shumake of Albion, PA brought in his 7 pound, 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. This is of course not an endorsement to throw caution to the windif in doubt, don't head out. The Walleye are hard to find anymore. That goes for the Perch too. Very often a change of presentation or drift may be all that's necessary to produce a strike. Beginning in 2012, the following regulation was established: a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) during the cold weather months from November 1st through April 30th while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak. We waited and needed for nothing. Although there is plenty of thick ice, a heavy blanket of snow has slowed the formation of hard "black ice" in some areas. Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 56 degrees. If you have any updates or new. High of 87 degrees. Low and clear conditions combined with very cold weather made for some lethargic steelhead over the weekend. Thomas McNally of North Hills, Hampton, PA came in with this nice 9 pound Walleye. I can see the rocks in the bottom. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814-474-5623. If ever in doubt, head for shore. Brian Grucza of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce female Steelhead for Angler Award. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time. All the walleye catches were made drifting crawler harness near shore. Most of the fish getting caught are in the project waters and up above the Manchester Bridge. This is my observation after having been here for ten years. Continued catching smallmouth as the day continued. If the marina ices over you could always use the creek launch. The color was Rainbow Trout. For example, if you are from Ohio and have drifted well over the PA line, you must have a PA license, and all PA regulations will apply. As of this writing there are a few fish in the creek. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Safety and blessings to all. Fish in the 4-6 LB. Operations are expected to be completed by Tuesday, July 10, 2012. It was 20 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Steelhead Fishing Picking Up 10/10/2008: . As has much of the country, Erie has enjoyed an unusually mild winter so far. He caught it out in 65 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a spoon. 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. The ability of Lake Erie to rapidly change from calm to stormy is well-known to veterans of the lake. He caught it on a worm harness. Head shake and up and down to the angler nets the fish. William Stewart of Fayette City, PA brought in this fish for Angler Award. Temps over the few weeks had been cold enough at times to cover Presque Isle Bay and most of the tribs with a thin layer of ice giving some encouragement to eagerly waiting hard water anglers. John Brogley (Bronco) of Coraopolis, PA came in with an 11 pound 2 ounce Walleye. Slow Catching and Very Windy 11/17/2011: . Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle Fishing Tackle in Erie (PA) - Hook & Bullet Fourteen year old Cole Gorgacz and fourteen year old Logan Schuller both of New Castle, PA brought in their Angler Award fish. The color was silver and blue. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. The end of July finds fish all along the south side of the trench to the middle and most likely beyond. 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. Some steelies have been caught at the mouth of Trout Run. Couple hits in 8ft of water. Perch fishing continues to thrive with schools holding in 50' off the light house, condos, and due north off Walnut Creek. Calm moon lit evenings and a glass lake surface tend to be the most productive although the action can start shortly after sunset at times. PGC deer harvest report for 2012-22:Pennsylvania hunters take fewer deer in 2021 than 2020, Meanwhile, Kirk at East End Angler said anglers reported a substantial influx of steelhead into the mouth of Four Mile Creek, as well as fresh fish moving into several other east-side streams. Here is six year old Cameron Hutchinson of Lawrence Park, PA (who also happens to be my grandson) with a small steelhead. Large walleye can be found mixed in with the smaller ones along the south side of the first trench north of Walnut. Eleven year old Adam Melenyzer and Bill Williams of Charleroi, PA brought in a nice looking Steelhead. 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. A few used harnesses but most used Renosky or Reef Runners. Up in the creek they are picking at them but the stream is low and clear. Method used most always aboard the SeaWolf boats is drifting rod in hand allowing the Captain to join in on the fishing action.I am often asked if I come out and fish on my own. 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Lots Of Walleye Coming In 09/02/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 09/01/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, Walleye Fishing out of Walnut Creek: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing Report Week of 8-27-2010: Erie area Erie, PA. Last Week of August Good For Walleye 8/27/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/25/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, 8/21-8/22 Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA. Another Walleye Week - 08/19/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/18/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, 8/14-15/2010 Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA. Again Another Walleye Week 08/12/2010: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 08/11/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye Is The Fish For The Week 08/05/2010: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 08/04/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. The fishing has been better this year than in the past four years. For early spring crappie and bluegills, expect better results during a multi-day warming trend with ample sunlight. The Walleye dont seem so easy to locate. Tributary conditions are extremely low and clear. She caught hers out in 73 ft. of water also using worm harness but her color was green Mad Money. Raquels was 7 pounds 3 ounces, 26 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. It was 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. The boats that are getting them are going out into 42 ft of water straight out of here and off Trout Run. He had a 19 inch girth. Anglers are looking to assure that the fish are biting before investing in the high price of fuel. 2/1/2023. It has been low and clear but with the rains we had it brought in some fish and stirred up the creek a little. Because the waves were bad out deep a lot of boats trolled in front of the streams. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Four to six pound test monofilament should be used, along with small, sharp hooks. Also, a great memorial and a way to give tribute for someone who has passed away and loved Walnut Creek fishing. Right now it is at 59 degrees. Steelhead continue to stage at the tributary mouths with only a few steelhead observed in the Trout Run Nursery waters. For more information, contact the Walnut Creek Access area office at 814-833-2464. Thirteen year old Joe Efaw of Mannington, West Virginia came in with a 1 pound 7 ounce Perch. Eleven your old Timothy Smith of Cowen, WV brought in a 14 ounce Perch for Angler Award. Other boats were doing much better. Oh! The Walnut Creek Marina will be open for fishing TENTATIVELY on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at noon. He caught it on a Sucker Spawn. Walnut Creek Access Area: Spring clean up has begun at the Walnut Creek Access Area with equipment working to clear the debris that has built up from the winter waves. Tandem crawler harnesses in Chartreuse, Purple, Watermelon, and Copper have been hot along with the Stinger style spoons and stick baits in a variety of colors. Eleven year old Breanna Hauser of Erie, Pa came in with a couple nice Perch. Twelve year old Hannah Ward (Camerons sister) brought in a 12 ounce Perch in for her Junior Award. Anywhere from 25-40 near shore and 50-75 out deeper. Bass fishing continues to be good. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle - Fishing Status Also straight out to the South side of the First Trench. For more information please call: (814)474-2577 or email: CBFBeach@mac.com. It is mostly for smaller boats or Ski-Doos though. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The lake has been really rough this week. It is really fun watching the little tots fight the larger smallies but they all got away. Matt Stanley from Pittsburgh, PA brought in a 12 pound - 9 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. Rick Reed from Washington, PA was the first to catch his fish when the marina opened for fishing. First of the Season 05/31/2013: . Twelve year old Kody Shankle of Cowansville, PA came in with a 7 pound 6 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. came in with these Angler Award sized Smallmouth Bass. The forecast looks almost perfect for casting for a trophy. It was 10 pounds 4 ounces, 27 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Picked up a few. The site is: http://www.fish.state.pa.us/images/pages/qa/fish/bowfin.htm So if you know of anyone who says to Kill and throw away these fish, give them this site. Current Lake Erie water temperatures is 79 degrees off Erie. A few steelhead are been caught. Jumping and diving is the norm for these bronze backs. Flow and color were prime and slush had not yet formed. Read More, Support: Fishing Status Support We are to have thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday and then Monday and Tuesday the waves are supposed to go up to 2-4 ft. Or you may want to seek muskellunge. Float the bait under a small float just large enough to carry the bait. 705 were here. Rich and Barb Boroski (Afternoon Delight) of Leechburg came in with their limit of Walleye. Madeline won the Reel and Naomi won the rod.It seems very few of the seasoned fishermen where catching any either. Evidently there are lots of bait fish out there so you have to entice them some way. Cast out as far as you can and let the lure rest, giving it an occasional twitch. Also it is a little easier to get a replacement if you loose yours. Vincent Cifelli of Erie brought in this nice 11 pound 2 ounce Walleye. Presque Isle Bay is a great place to fill the cooler with slab gills and sunfish and often will will be a calm place to fish when the Lake is nasty. Rising temperature forecasts over the next few week or so should quickly bring lake temperatures up and improve both the perch and walleye fishing. The only bad thing, because of no ice on the lake, was no ice fishing. As of this writing, there is still no major evidence of steelhead staging near the tributary mouths. Jim caught it in 74 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a Blueberry Muffin worm harness. The Marina is often one of the first areas targeted for ice fishing. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. Last Reminder for Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 3rd is second and final Fish for Free Day for this year. Most of the boats are out in 20-30 ft of water going from Walnut Creek, west to Godfrey or even Elk and then back. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Finicky winter fish can often be coaxed into striking by simply changing baits. 11150 Lake Road , Erie , PA 16428 | 814-725-8483. Thanks to all the kind fisherman and boaters this season. Try catching walleye on Eriedearies for a change up. The Perch are moving around somewhat but are still staying schooled up. Some Real Nice Fish Being Caught 11/10/11: , WCO Report for Erie County 11/09/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Marina Opening and Steelhead Fishing 11/03/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/26/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Steelhead are Starting to Make an Appearance 10/20/11: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/19/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 10/12/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Fishing on Monday October 10th: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, October 7th fishing: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, October 6th Trolling Trout Run and Perching deep: Walnut Creek Erie, PA. Three hits, three fish landed in 7ft of water. 9 oz. The Lake has been rough since last Friday. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Local Regulations Regarding The Big Opener: Anglers should be aware of local regulations regarding the upcoming regular season Trout opener April 18th for our area. So far everyone seems to be having a lot of luck getting the Walleye in close and out deep. But we have around 30 cars in the South lot and I have 15-20 people fishing around the basin and the north wall. Nine year old Nicholas Langford of Erie came in for an Angler Award for his Perch. There are more fish out in the lake waiting to come in. Bait: Popular trout baits include corn, red worms, night crawlers, crickets, salmon eggs (fresh cured or jarred types in different colors), the powerbaits, marshmallows and emerald shiners (everyone has a favorite secret weapon). Our office hours are going to the weekends only now. Windy with highs in the lower 30s. Anglers fishing the Fairview Gravel pit pond are reminded that this is Fish and Boat Commission property. Fish directly on the bottom, either with a stationary rig with a sliding sinker, or with a drifting rig that moves along the bottom with the current. Here is Jim Roner from Burgettstown, PA with his Angler Award fish. It was 29 inches and a girth of 18 inches. Most of them are getting caught straight out of Walnut on the south side of the first trench. It was 8 pound 5 ounce, 28 inches long and with a girth of 15 inches. Water temperature is still cold. Chance of snow 70 percent. The temperatures have been in the high 80's and low 90's most of this week and it is supposed to be in the 70's the first part of next week. He caught it on the Walnut Creek channel wall using Yellow Power bait. Eleven year old Connor Nace and his brother fifteen year old Austin Nace came up from Littlestown, Pa to catch some Steelhead. We fished first Northwest of Walnut close to the Ohio Border in 71-75ft. The color was Green Emily. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. The action has been hot way west in 60 to 72 feet of water with some large 10 pound walleye making the cooler. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. Dave Bachner Jr. of Washington, PA brought in a nice looking Steelhead. Bass are still aggressively striking in Presque Isle bay and along the lake shore. The water has a good color and there is water in the creek. The water temperature is 69 degrees. It was 1 pound 5 ounces and was 13 inches long with a girth of 10 inches. Porta Johns and trash containers will remain around the parking lot through out the winter months after the office building closesPlease use them. I found that Chartreuse and watermelon are some of the favorite colors for catching them though. Purchased at the office net permits can be done with a credit card or check on line. Carp are the number one game fish in many European countries and have just started to gain popularity here. Forecasts are calling for additional rain throughout the week. From what I hear for every Yellow Perch there is at least one White Perch. He caught his out in the lake at Walnut Creek on a Little Cleo. Boaters and anglers are advised to observe the posted signs and follow the marked traffic patterns to help ease congestion. Conditions:As of late a dozen people will give you a dozen different reports. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. Ice Conditions: Local Weather:Wednesday NightBecoming mostly cloudy. Twelve year old Nathan Fulton was next with a 15 ounce fish that was 12 inches long and had a 9 inch girth. He was in 30 ft of water off of Elk Creek using a Green and Orange plug. He caught his in 52 ft of water off the Condos too. All lines, rods, or tip-ups shall be under the immediate control of the person using them. John Shipp Jr. of Houtzdale, PA brought in his 10 pound 13 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. Current lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 68 degrees. Bass action has still been good under the current Trophy bass season. It seems to go up and then down every week. As of this writing the most productive perch fishing has been in 52 to 54 feet of waters off the Presque Isle condos and the point. It was 8 pounds 9 ounce and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. Fourteen year old Dan Wanker of Pittsburgh brought in a 10 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. 60 to 70 feet has been best north west of Walnut and north of the point. Erich Semelka came in with his 7 pound 12 ounce Walleye. I had a few fish in the 8 & 9 pound range come in and also a couple 6 & 7 pounders. He caught it straight out of Walnut Creek in 75 ft of water on a Dream Weaver spoon. Still a little slow though. The channel is still in process of being dredged and should be completed in the next few days. Winter Safety Reminders: Salmon / Steelhead Pie: I caught this picture from inside the building. The fishing is still very spotty though. Saturday Southeast winds / 1-3 ft waves - 50% chance of thunderstorms, Sunday North winds 2-4 ft waves - 50% chance of thunderstorms. He caught it out in 65 ft of water off Elk Creek on a worm harness. Limits have been caught, but keeping the first three on is not always easy with these tackle-busting fighters. It was 30 inches long and its girth was 17 inches. Limits taken in relatively short periods of time have been very common. 14.4 oz. 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. Also out in the deep waters too. TuesdayMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Set your indicator at the right depth to get your fly right on the bottom, and drift it naturally with the current. Website www.poorrichardserie.com. Ten year old Zach Stiglitz brought in his 7 lb. We have some pretty strong (25 knot) winds now too from the Northwest. Just follow all the rules and regulations and have a very happy and productive time fishing.