Silver flatfish lures and chrome rattle traps are great choices. TuesdayMostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Rain and warm daytime temperatures this week may bring the hardwater season to an end by the weekend. Here is six year old Sammy Ruhlman of Warren Pa. with her Angler Award sized Perch. Notice the goby hanging out of the mouth! george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net, My crew got there late due to work. Randy at Fish West PA informed me that, with the slight drop in lake water temperature this past week, some hybrid stripers began feeding. I havent seen many fish get caught but thats fishing. Pike also love live shiners (the larger, the better) suspended under a float. I will be here on December 21 but just to close up for the season. He said he has been coming up here for a long time and finally got an Angler Award for one. Some Real Nice Steelhead 10/16/2008: . The boats are to be out by October 28 and there is no fishing until the docks are out. A few steelhead have been caught at daybreak along the wall at the Walnut Creek Access but the definitive word is few. We got a few sprinkles yesterday but not enough for the fish to come in. Seven year old Logan Jordan of Ridgeway, Pa brought in a 9 pound 13 ounce Walleye. 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. The best bait seems to be minnows. You can fish without a license but all other rules and regulations still apply. Stop signs, Do Not Enter sign etc.. Deposit will be returned upon return of the key. Tom Raught of Eldred, PA brought in an 8 pound 8 ounce Walleye for Angler award. 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. Current Lake temperature is still a warm 68 degrees. They caught two fish each. There are Porta-Johns available for your convenience if you need to use the rest rooms when the building is not open between shifts. The weather has been a usual hit and miss for the lake with the storms. Contributors: East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474. 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. We stock our store accordingly. You can now purchase your 2023 annual fishing licenses. He caught it in Walnut Creek on Power Bait. 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. 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. With the wind howling temperatures in the single digits, the shelter of a hut is a necessity. 60 to 65 feet of water north and northwest of Walnut Creek and along the first trench all the way north to the second trench in 75 to 90 feet of water. The exceptionally warm Lake temperatures this year seem to have fish on the move in search of colder more oxygen enriched waters. Best bet for now is to stay on the move until you lock in a small school. She was 13 pounds 1 ounce, 32 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Brought in a 10 pound 11 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. 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. He caught it out in 76 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. The stream has a restriction to keep the steelie from movement up stream. Hunters and anglers are reminded that they must have a wearable PFD (life jacket) for each person on board the watercraft. His was caught at the same depth of 68 ft and west of Walnut Creek. 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. We also have new this year the 3-year and 5-year license if you are interested. From what I have been hearing the Perch are anywhere from 48 ft to 55 ft of water. Color was Blue. They seem to be evasive. Walleye fishing has fallen off a bit however, there are still plenty to be had in our area. He caught it trolling in front of Walnut Creek on a Blueberry Muffin stinger. NE / 15 -25K / 4-6 ft waves. For all you guys who are wondering about the storms and such, we now have an internet connected TV in the lobby. John Roberts (pictured) and Ardell Blair (Red Bird) came in with their limit. 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. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Fifteen year old Cameron Kirkwood of Leeper, PA brought in for Junior Angler Award a 7 pound 13 ounce Walleye. Thirteen Ryan Bates of Greensburg PA brought in his 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. : . Phone: (252) 515-0574 Please don't forget to pull your lines for the boaters when they enter and exit the channel at Walnut Creek. Take motion sickness meds and do not drink the night before if you are smart. June 22nd, 2011 West Erie County DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions: Lake conditions have been relatively calm at times over the last week and warm temperatures have finally arrived in Erie, at least for now. Secrets to success are patience, keeping quiet and not using any light. Sixteen year old Jerry Martis of Belle-Vernon, PA brought in his 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Also straight out to the South side of the First Trench. He caught it out off Trout Run in 37 ft of water on a Bango Plug. Anglers fishing inland ponds, lakes, and reservoirs in Erie County are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. 5 OZ, 21 1/2" Smallmouth brought into the Walnut Creek Access, Smallmouth fishing in Presque Isle Bay and along the shoreline east of the Erie Channel has been good to spectacular. A Few More Regulations Pertinent To The Walnut Creek Access, The "Wall" is popular for early season Steelhead. This week has been slow in producing any good fishing pictures. The combination of cooler temperatures, cloudy skies, rainy drizzle, and breezy conditions often trigger this toothy critter predator to hunt prey in relatively shallow water. The governor wanted all State offices closed so Law enforcement closed the gates on Monday at 4 PM on the 29th of October. Catching these bronze backs on light tackle drifting is fantastic action. Very often a change of presentation or drift may be all that's necessary to produce a strike. Anglers are also reminded that at 8:00 AM on April 14th, trout regulations go to a creel limit of 5 fish with a minimum size limit of 9". Right now we are having 45 knot winds so it is very hard to even stand up outside but we have some really dedicated fishermen. Battling those large sheephead and the many perch caught keep them busy. He caught his on a minnow while Perching in 53 ft of water with this son (see above) off the Point. Catch rates have been fair to good. Report: Trolled for steelies off Trout for about an hour right at daybreak. There are a lot of people catching fish up in the creek by the Stop sign hole. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The battle of the smallmouth on the line is awesome. Right now they are $6.70. Perch and walleye fishing isn't over yet as long as the lake conditions cooperate. Anglers are reporting good catches both shallow and deep in the trenches with the smaller fish generally closer to shore and the lunker walleye in 65 to 70' of water in and along the trenches north west of Walnut Creek. He caught it out in 75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Thunder Sticks. The Walnut channel seems to be holding a fair number of fish as of this writing as evidenced by the number caught this past weekend. fish being the norm. A good number of steelhead have been brought in from the deeper waters. Fifteen your old Phillip McCloskey of Derry, PA brought in his 9 pound 10 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. Home About Us Bait Tackle Fish Cleaning Fish Smoking Boat Storage Links. Gomer1981. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Lots of small fish and obviously old ones. Walleye action seems to have picked up somewhat. They each weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. This is a shot of the grove of trees that next year might not look the same if envisioned marina plans are started. Strong line and a rod with a stiff back along with minnows, dead or alive and crawlers fished on the bottom are the ticket. A good number of fish in the 10 LB plus range have been brought in for weighing this year. There are a few people fishing from shore but not too many fish being caught. Presque Isle bay has become dangerously thin in many areas. Action at Trout Run on Saturday the 10th was real slow fishing the lake from shore. She caught it in 70 ft of water on a spoon (NK 28) 55 ft down on the riggers. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. Twelve year old Tyler Brown of Utica, PA brought in this 7 pound Walleye. Put just enough bait on to just cover the hook, but do not go overboard. Gobies like minnows too! Photo: 6 LB. Boaters are asked as a courtesy to sound their horn as the exit the basin into the channel to let anglers know to pull their lines. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. Conditions: Area tribs have been running very clear with some flow remaining. He was out in 52 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek when he caught it. It was 33 inches long and had a 17 inch girth. A few steelhead are been caught. 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. Fly fishing for suckers is great sport. Saturday: - Northwest Winds 10 knot becoming North at 5-15 knots waves 1-3 ft. Sunday: - Northeast winds 5-15 knots waves 1-3 ft. Twelve year old Giovanni Latona of Erie, PA brought in a 1 pound 4 ounce Perch. Ice fishing on Presque Isle Bay for perch and steelhead has been sporadic although gill catches seem to be plentiful. Joseph Boggio of Latrobe, PA brought in this Award sized Walleye. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole at Walnut Creek on Crystal Meth fly. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. Moderate precipitation this week should be helpful. Jonathan took the picture with his cell phone but you can make out what it is. Egg sacks, single eggs, and the egg imitation patterns have been popular in these areas. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing are 40 degrees off Toledo, 38 degrees off Cleveland and 37 degrees off the Port of Erie. The Office is now open Thursday thru Sunday 7 to 5:30 PM. Don't Forget:2012 Fishing licenses are to be displayed on an outer garment when fishing effective January 1st, 2012. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. Dont forget Memorial Day is "Fish For Free" day. Walleye catches on the Lake have been sporadic at best in the deeper water. The wall is filling up fast with many new engraved pavers---but, we still have lots to be purchased and engraved. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It was a very good day on Saturday. Carolyn Crehan of Erie, PA brought in this nice one which weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces. Breezy and colder with lows 15 to 20. Some Real Nice Fish Caught 10/06/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/05/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 09/28/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Perch Fishing - Sunday Night September 25: Walnut Creek Erie, PA. A Little of Each 09/22/2011: , Perch Fishing - Wednesday September 21: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Boating out of Walnut Creek: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 09/07/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye are Becoming Harder to Find 09/01/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/31/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Just a Few Fish This Week 08/25/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/24/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Award Sized Smallmouth On a Toy Story Pole - 08/18/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/17/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. It was 9 lb 5 oz and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. I will blow the whistle at 2 PM if the docks are out and I also will take a picture of the first fish and put it on the web site. It is snowing little balls right now (Friday) but nothing is on the ground yet here. We are supposed to get some rain the beginning of next week so if that happens Wednesday should be pretty good fishing. Here is a man who caught his first Steelhead. The water temperature at this time (Thursday, May 24, 2012) is 56 degrees. The creek is just full of trout. They are also getting them straight out of Walnut in 58-60 Ft of water. Fishing tackle and supplies, Erie pa Walleye, Perch and steelhead. 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. What drizzle we get, gets soaked up into the ground. POT BELLY WALLEYE! I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. The few rogue steelhead that have entered the creeks have been just thata few. Some lake perch are being caught for the patient anglers, but no big numbers yet. She was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Thirteen year old Braxton Dameron of Home, PA brought in a big 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye. The water in Walnut Creek is a pretty good color right now. Fourteen year old Lucas Riggleman of Hollidaysburg, PA brought in his Junior Award sized Walleye. We're all chomping at the bit to get out there, but this warm-up isn't going to do our newly formed ice any favors. It was also her first fish. He caught it in 36 ft it out in 36 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Fire Tiger stick bait. It was 8 lb. If you do not know what to give a friend or family. It seems that for every couple of nice days that comes up there are a few bad days to follow. 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. I haven't heard of any one getting many this week. But we all know that can change, so if need be you can call our office here at Walnut Creek for the weather and lake conditions during office hours. So be courteous and watch for the signs in the building or call here to find out if it is open. WEATHER. I guess the threat of snow doesnt hinder anyone from their love of fishing. Popular areas in West County for the opener are the Streuchen Flats area on Elk Creek, Crooked Creek, Fairview Gravel Pit Pond, the Mckean Hole off Interstate 79, Elk Creek off Rick Road, and the Legion Park Holes on Elk Creek. High of 82 degrees. The best time for catching is before sunrise and after sunset. It was caught on a Kojak special. We had about 15 minutes of snow but no accumulation. Colors: Red/Black/Chartreuse. Season opens April 2. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------JUNE 2013. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Area ice conditions are in no way safe yet, but temperatures over the next few weeks look cold enough that ice over should continue. Although many fish have been in the tribs for a while, there have been many reports of fresh steelhead being caught. The few walleye that have been caught are probably still "resident" fish with the big migration from the West still a ways off. It's time to come down and take a fresh look at the Wall and the Garden at the Marina. The temperature dropped from 76 degrees to 69 degrees in that time also. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. If there is to be andice season on the Bay, it may be short lived if at all. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. Brad Dickey of Mechanicsburg, PA caught his first Steelhead. The water temperature is still 69 degrees also. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COMING UP 05/24/2012: . The second one was 6 pounds 12 ounces, 25 inches long and its girth was 14 inches. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . I have some guys picking up a Steelhead or two out in the trenches while fishing for Walleye. Water temperature is still cold. Parking is available Northeast and the whole way down to the road entrance. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. I have had quite a few limits come in. I would estimate we had around 100 people standing around the marina. Gerald Rotz II of New Castle, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. But when they shut down no one can catch them. He caught it in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using a Green Flash, Reef Runner. He caught it out in 67 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. 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. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. He caught it in 77 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. Al Banaszak (Big Al) and Barry Kovatch (Kojak) came in on Big Als BAHA CRUISERS boat with a couple nice sized Walleye. They both caught them at the Chutes on Walnut Creek. The weather is also allowing for good perch and burbot fishing along the Bayfront and along the North and South piers entering Lake Erie. It was 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) during the cold weather months from. Current West County trib conditions as of Tuesday were high and flowing nicely with good color. Forecasts next week are calling for temps in the upper 50s which should get the sucker rolling in. I was told there is a lot of bait out in the water and sometimes it is hard to entice them to take your bait. They do make nice Christmas presents. Nine year old Codey Venanzio, twelve year old Julia Stellavotte, nine year old Austin Glaister and nine year old Lucas Stellavotte brought in this Walleye for weighing.

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