He caught it out in 18 ft of water west of Elk Creek on a Bango lure. Most boats are going straight out of Walnut and heading just a little East. The fish had been making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. The fishing has been excellent. This is of course not an endorsement to throw caution to the windif in doubt, don't head out. The situation is a little tougher when the barb is buried. 1/32 to 1/8 oz. Eleven year old Carter Ryback of Erie, PA brought in his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. A good number of sizable Lake Trout are being brought in to the Northeast Marina as well. Bass and Walleye anglers continue to try their luck on the Allegheny River, and many bass anglers have reported good hook-ups. A lot of them are getting 2, 3, maybe 5 per person but not many limits. Fishing Tackle. Mickey McBride of Erie came in with this nice Walleye. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Thomas McNally of North Hills, Hampton, PA came in with this nice 9 pound Walleye. Up in the creek they are picking at them but the stream is low and clear. He caught his in 69 ft of water off Virginias Beach also. Perch: 30 creel and no size limit, and Walleye: 6 creel and 15 inches. As it revealed it self-WALLEYE! All their fish (Lexi, Cole and Lauren) were caught in 72 ft of water in the First Trench on Chartreuse worm harnesses. He was out in 61 ft of water out West of Walnut Creek on the South side of the first trench. Every body caught a good many bass. With temps hitting the 50 degree mark this week, the ice and snow disappeared quickly bringing any immediate hopes of ice fishing to a close for now. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Walleye Coming In Slowly 08/15/2013: . The color was Black. 36 Sunday, 42 Saturday etc all HANDS ON DRIFT FISHING FUN. They both were out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Early August 2021 walleye fishing was for the kids and the Captain: , Posted by: Captain Ron Rusch Date Posted: 13:26:27 8/30/21 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. Fish down 50-57. A few brown trout have also been caught. A good number of "hawgs" have been brought in for weighing. Bass action has been great with regular bass season now in effect. We just use one rod, with human rod holders. 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. Walleye are still being brought in good numbers with many limits being reported. Ed Mitchell of Freeport PA brought in a nice looking 13 pound 1 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. She was using Reef Runner and like the others the color was Purple. Bass and panfish are hitting well in Presque Isle Bay in the early morning and late afternoon hours. The Western basin waters of lake Erie are still relatively cold. Saturday fishing between the bridge and Stop Sign hole. The next time we have a couple days of rain we should have a decent run. They also caught a couple really nice perch and the Capt got to join in on the fun putting 3 limits topside. Heard a few boats saying they picking up steelies close to shore. Nearing The End of Another Season 12/03/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 12/02/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 11/24/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. SteelHead Dribbling In 11/19/2010: . James Kalkbrenner of E. McKeesport, PA brought in this 13 pound 10 ounce Steelhead. Jim Leftwich of Duquesne, PA brought in his 8 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. He caught it out in 75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Thunder Sticks. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. Heard lots of radio reports of limits on walleyes in 70' FOW and deeper. It was caught on a Kojak special. Trout fishermen have been catching steelies in the small opening in the ice at the lake. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. Walleye seem to be gradually moving to deeper water with success this past weekend coming form 40 to 45' of water. The minimum size is 15" with a daily creel limit of 6 fish. Head shake and up and down to the angler nets the fish. Many people ask me do I go out and fish on my days off. Or you may want to seek muskellunge. Thirteen year old Ryan Rogers of Knox, Pa brought in a 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was 29 inches and a girth of 18 inches. TRANSIENT SLIPS: We also have 4 transient docks for people who only want a slip for a night or so. Lindsays was 8 pound, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Celebrate Erie Takes Place August 14th - 17th: Ten year old Scotty, seven year old Joe and fourteen year old Tony Wyland with dad in the background brought in a couple of their catch. They were fishing in 56 ft of water a little West of Walnut Creek. It was 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 16 inch girth. All the rain we have had this week brought it up which we really needed. However, anglers checking in at East End Angler mentioned only a few fish low in Four Mile and Sixteen Mile. He caught it in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using a Green Flash, Reef Runner. Look for places that offer fish haven from the faster currents but still near faster water that will carry food. It lets them know you are coming and it also gives them time to reel in their lines. End Of Season 12/15/2012: . Seven year old Logan Craig of Scottdale, PA brought in his Junior Award sized Walleye. He caught it on a hair jig in Walnut Creek. Thirteen year old Levi Garrett of Claysville, PA got an Angler Award for his Walleye. Shane Yarger also brought in this 8 lb Steel head. Bluegill are gregarious, so when you catch one, there are usually more in the same place. Fifteen year old Stephen Pritts of LaTrobe PA brought in his 9 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Although many steelhead are darkened and weather worn, they are not in nearly as bad of shape as they can be after a significant battering of an ice melt down. 5-8ft of water. He caught it out in 67 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. Eleven year old Lucus Bailey from Millcreek brought in his Walleye for Angler Award. The lake is calm and the Perch are biting. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. Lows 10 to 15. I have had quite a few limits coming in. Many of the more skilled fishermen limited out on walleye within a few short hours. Richard Corradi of Midland PA brought in two fish for Angler Award. The winds and waves on the lake for Friday are South at 2 ft or less and the winds and waves for Saturday and Sunday are Northwest at 2-4 ft. WALNUT CREEK MARINA BUILDING: The hours of operation for Walnut Creek Administration Building and restrooms: Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 - 7:00 am until 5:30 pm only. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. She was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It was a female that weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. Conditions: A fair number of fresh steelhead in the 15' to 20" range, or "jacks" as they are often called, have moved into the lower stretches of Elk and Walnut Creeks. Colors: Red/Black/Chartreuse. The water in the creeks is very low and clear as of this writing. If you are going to fish this area be sure you know the boundaries. Two human rod holders catching their own 12 walleye brings smiling faces. It was a female and she weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce. Read More, Support: Fishing Status Support They are in 60-70 ft of water between Elk Creek and Trout Run. You can now purchase your 2023 annual fishing licenses. For directions to the Tom Ridge Center, visit www.trecpi.org. Dakotas was 14 ounces, 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Michelle Richardson and daughter Lindsay of Belle Vernon, PA came in for their Angler Award for Walleye. Saw one fish landed by a boat. The Walleye seem to be coming along pretty good now. He caught it off Walnut Creek in 44 ft of water. Rods should be no longer than six feet (five feet is better) so you can keep your bait out of trees and away from others while casting. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 71 degrees, off 71 Cleveland degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 70 degrees. Most are running an 10 to 12" range with limits being caught regularly. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Boats fishing north of the point off Presque Isle nearly to the Canadian line and West have been doing well. Kevin Reiter of Pittsburgh came in with a nice looking male Brown Trout. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 67 degrees, off Cleveland, 62 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 64 degrees as of this writing. 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. We have had no rain for quite a while. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle is a family-owned and operated business founded by Gary Heubel in 1996. The first fish was caught at 12:11 pm. John Theodore of Baden, PA came in with an 8 pound 11 ounce Walleye. Time to quite! He caught the first fish but it took him a while to bring it in. It was 30 inches long and 16 inches was the girth. They were out in 35 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Joe brought his Walleye in for Angler Award at 10 pounds 10 ounces. It was 12 inches with a girth of 8 inches. I have no pictures of Perch but I do know they are getting them. Central basin populations have declined from the record levels set over 10 years ago and are lacking large hatches that were more common in the past. The East wall in front of the building had quite a few too. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing are 71 degrees off of Toledo, 68 degrees off of Cleveland, and 67 degrees off the Port of Erie. We want to encourage everyone to use extreme caution when venturing out on the first ice of the year! 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/. Five year old Mathew Kohler of Cranberry Township, Pa brought in a 9 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. You will notice the size is larger. His color was purple. i think a psrty of three is sufficient for the boat we were on. Picked up a few. Fifteen year old brother Mitchell Osborn of Harborcreek came in with his Angler sized one too. WALLEYE: The Walleye are still not cooperating either. As such, the numbers in the tribs can vary day to day. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. Thats a good thing, because the weather forecast for Lake Erie the next several days will keep boats tied to docks or sitting on trailers. July 31st finds awesome walleye fishing out of Walnut Creek. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The color for the big one was a purple VooDoo. Because of vandalism, the restrooms are not open from the outside anymore nor after office hours. Plugs and Crawler harnesses are the best. Finally they started. The captain also get into the hands on drifting fishing action catching his limit also at times. The color was black and silver for them. You MUST pull your lines ALL the way out of the water when boats are exiting and entering the channel. Dad is really proud. Andy Roseberry of Erie came in with his 9 lb 9 12/ oz. Action is fast as these small children fight to keep the smallies on the line. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Thunderstorms for Sunday thru Wednesday. He was caught on a Cleo off the North wall in Walnut Creek. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Please, if you are going to fish the Channel Wall, Please bring in your lines for the boaters. It not only is expensive but if they break down in the lake, it can be dangerous if the lake gets rough. A good number of fish in the 10 LB plus range have been brought in for weighing this year. Our number is 814-833-2464. This weekend: Friday: Mostly Sunny, Hi of 68 degrees - East winds 10K 2 ft or less. His color was Black/Silver. (of course catching is half the fun). Finicky winter fish can often be coaxed into striking by simply changing baits. Current Lake Erie Water temperature is 46 degrees. A stop in the downstream drift of your line along with a sharp tap in your line signals a bite. He was 31 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. He caught it on a Black Jig off the North side of the Basin. The office building is open on Thursdays thru Sundays 7:00 am to 5:30 pm until May 6. 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. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. After next Friday the office building will be closed until April 9, 2008. They were also getting some nice ones in 37 45 ft off Trout Run. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton [email protected], Conditions: September and early October often present a variety of of opportunities for area anglers and this year is no exception. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Perch are still out Northwest of Walnut Creek in about 55-60 ft of water. The few walleye that have been caught are probably still "resident" fish with the big migration from the West still a ways off. Had a 10 year old on the boat and he caught the most fish he has ever caught. Wonder bread was the color and name of it. He caught it in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm. Sunday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. We fished first Northwest of Walnut close to the Ohio Border in 71-75ft. Day time temperatures in the twenties ma make the window of opportunity for trib fishing short lived, but for now conditions are good. There are still large numbers of fish holding in the nursery waters at Trout Run. It was 29 inches long. Here is six year old Cameron Hutchinson of Lawrence Park, PA (who also happens to be my grandson) with a small steelhead. Mariners should take heed of all marine warnings and "keep an eye on the sky." Twelve year old Dalton Fraser of Crucible, Pa brought in a 6 pound even Waleye. They caught nine altogether. I havent heard of anyone try in close lately. Trout Run: The steelhead breeding stock is backed up heavily at the Trout Run Nursery waters where Route 98 ends at Lake Erie. It was 33 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. Walleye fight a lot more than people think. This is What is Happening at Walnut Creek now. Walnut Creek is still holding fish in the Project waters although they are scattered and well spooked. The color was Silver/Green. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Rather than purchasing these individually, a Combination Trout-Salmon/Lake Erie permit may be purchased. Walleye fishing has been sporadic with no one location being best. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. Ernie Larch of Greensburg brought in a 10 pound 6 ounce, 31 inch Walleye with a 17 inch girth for Angler Award. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of. Also, I have had people ask me about the lifetime. The color was Red for his power bait. I know they are getting them but no one is bringing them in for pictures. Most of them are being caught at the Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek. Presque Isle bay has become dangerously thin in many areas. Sunny Hi of 74 degrees. Pike also love live shiners (the larger, the better) suspended under a float. Anglers targeting bass have been doing well close to shore off of International Paper in 12 to 15' of water. Here is another shot of the creek looking south while I was standing on the north channel wall. 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. Waves on the lake are to be 5-7 ft up till Sunday night. He caught it on a Yellow Fly in Manchester Hole. Water temperatures in the tribs are still rather warm and warm forecasts over the next week may slow the activity a bit. It was 28 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 16 1/4 inches. Moved into 5 ft of water just before dark. Wind and waves permitting, perch fishing just seems to get better and better. He caught it on a worm harness. We still have no rain and the creeks are low and clear. Conneaut Creek, although partially in the Commonwealth, does actually enter into Lake Erie within the border of the state of Ohio. It was a sunny day and the surface temp got to 53 degrees. The ability of Lake Erie to rapidly change from calm to stormy is well-known to veterans of the lake. They caught them in 18 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on minnows on Sea Wolf Charters. Cast two or three times into the same spot. I have had a few fishermen who are getting their limits but very few. The waves were high for the past couple days and that seemed to have brought a few in. fish being the norm. Look For the water temperature to go around 65 degrees and look for boats trolling in front of the creeks. Famous Manchester hole Anglers fish for those tackle busting steelies. 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Walleye anglers are picking up the occasional steelhead when trolling for Walleye. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Twelve year old Luke Ostermeyer of Portersville, PA brought in an 8 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Junior Award. He caught it while standing in the lake at the mouth of Walnut Creek. He caught his in 32 ft of water in front of the clay banks at Godfrey Run. A reminder that the walleye limits have changed for this year. 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. Anglers are still catching a good number of short fish to get a few legal size walleye. Conditions:The holiday weekend brought the warm temperatures to the area, kicking off the unofficial start of the Erie area boating season. They were out in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek and he caught it on a Renosky Fire Tiger lure. Stop signs, Do Not Enter sign etc.. Walleye seem to be the fish of catch lately. The best area of the river seems to be the lower part of Lawrence County. He was using a Stimulator fly. The good news is that steelhead season has been dramatically extended with very little angling pressure. Early Walleye target areas will be the "triangle" area east of the Ohio line and south of the Canadian line and along the second trench. He brought in this Perch for an Angler Award. A lot of time these ten pounders return to the bottom several times before the fight is over and netted.