It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. Started in 67ft. The fishing has been great for this week. Gomer1981. Hi of 76 degrees. Fish safe everyone. Also east of Walnut Creek in the 50 ft waters. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 1st is another Fish for Free Day. Tony, Matt and Tia Craig from Ambridge, PA caught these three Steelhead. Perch are about the only fish people are getting close to limiting on. It was 13 pounds 9 ounces and was 30 inches long with a girth of 20 inches. Sixteen year old Jerry Martis of Belle-Vernon, PA brought in his 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it on a worm harness. They were from left to right, Madeline Welch of Erie, Charlotte Nass and her sister Naomi Nass from Bethel. His most productive color was Chartreuse. The Stop Sign hole from what I hear has been good all week. Current tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were extremely low with very little flow. Ten year old Aiden Hulings of Kane, PA brought in an 11 pound 6 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. Misguided Hooks: With elbow to elbow fishing conditions, the occasional misguided hook can be fairly common. This week has been slow in producing any good fishing pictures. Paul Durci of Sarver, PA brought in this nice sized male Steelhead. 7 oz. They were between 24 and 26 inches. All rules remain except you do not need a license. It has been a very slow week. Jim Leftwich of Duquesne, PA brought in his 8 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The strike of a sucker is very subtle and easily mistaken for a steelhead in the Spring. Porta Johns and trash containers will remain around the parking lot through out the winter months after the office building closesPlease use them. It was 8 lb. Carp are the number one game fish in many European countries and have just started to gain popularity here. We havent had any rain for quite a while so the water is low and clear. . High of 84 degrees. But if you dont have the rod and reel to throw those oversized creations, stick with bass baits. It didnt quite make Angler Award but it was close. The waves arent too bad though seeing they are calling for 2 ft or less all through Monday anyway. They said they all helped bring it in. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. Current west county trib conditions are clear with some flow, and very fishable levels. They are out in deep water and close to shore. Don't forget to have your boat trailer inspected. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. 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. Everyone seems to be having a great time. 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. Watching a young angler catch his own makes for a great time. First fish was caught at 1 min. These are just some of the people who caught Citation sized fish for Angler Awards. Got 13 before they turned off at about 12:30pm. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Forecasts next week are calling for temps in the upper 50s which should get the sucker rolling in. I will be here on December 21 but just to close up for the season. Minnows, skein, egg sacks, and the bright colored Powerbaits work great. He caught it in 70 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a worm harness, Blueberry Muffin. He was in the 60 ft of water off Trout Run also when he caught his. . It was 10 pounds 4 ounces, 27 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. A nice 22 inch 6 pound 12 ounce made the official weigh in at Walnut Creek only to be releases for another angler to enjoy the awesome fight. Fishing Tackle. Best bet for now is to stay on the move until you lock in a small school. Walleye are still being brought in good numbers with many limits being reported. It was up to 51 degrees now as of today it is only 42 degrees. Nine year old Logan Jendrejewski of Sarver, Pa brought in a 6 pound 8 ounce Walleye. Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the high 50's are later this week which may be enough to open the tribs and start the ice jams. Perch: 30 creel and no size limit, and Walleye: 6 creel and 15 inches. The exceptionally warm Lake temperatures this year seem to have fish on the move in search of colder more oxygen enriched waters. Walnut Creek Marina Basin to Open for Fishing:Docks are scheduled to be removed from the Walnut Creek marina opening the basin to shore anglers. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The Walleye seem to be heading west. WALLEYE:The only report I have been getting from people are that the Walleye are biting at night but not during the day yet. Current West County trib conditions as of Tuesday were high and flowing nicely with good color. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature it won't be long. They hammer flies like the Pheasant Tail, Scud Patterns, and the Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear. As the Lake water temperatures continue to rise Walleye and Perch fishing has been off and on, as always, depending on who you talk to. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. She was 23 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. 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. Fourteen year old Jimmy Groves of Feasterville, Pa brought in a 10 pound 4 ounce Steelhead. Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. His color was watermelon. The fishing has been excellent. Elliotts was 8 lb. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worms. Most of the fish were caught at or near the top of the drop offs between West Pier and the Monument. His color was Purple/Green. Many limits of nice perch have been reported in 42 to 45 feet of water between the point and the lighthouse along Presque Isle. This is an inexpensive way to give a gift to a child and a gift for future kids' programs provided by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Erie Area Weather & Waves : FishErie.com Lake Erie can be unpredictable this time of year, so pay close attention to the weather. Occasional while drift fishing big cats bend the rod over for quite a powerful fight. It was caught on a Bleeding Hot Olive Rapela Deep Tail Dancer. He caught it on the South side of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. You can buy them anytime after January 1, 2008. If you can find them and they start biting, just stick around. Up in the creek they are picking at them but the stream is low and clear. Stay hydrated and the more fun you and your gang have the better they crew support you! Bass fishing continues to be good. Most boats are going straight out of Walnut and heading just a little East. He caught it on Thursday but didnt bring it in until Friday to get weighed. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Launch ramps are in and the docks are to be put in sometime next week. It is supposed to lay down tomorrow and Saturday to 1-3 ft waves. Lisa and her gang made a last minute morning trip with us and it paid off. Don't Forget:2012 Fishing licenses are to be displayed on an outer garment when fishing effective January 1st, 2012. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Crappie fishing has been fair to good inand around the "stink hole" and along the Bay front at Presque Isle. Water temperature is still cold. A lot of time these ten pounders return to the bottom several times before the fight is over and netted. There are NO 3-yr and 5-yr for the 1-day, 3-day and 7-day. The SeaWolf V party also was enjoying the smallmouth action. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. He caught it at the Stop sign hole on Walnut Creek on a sucker spawn. Weekend crowds have been excessive at the access areas at Walnut and Elk Creeks with anglers lining up elbow to elbow from the Project waters up to the "chutes area". At times they will even hit cheese baits and corn. They still were nice fish and he was very happy. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are high and flowing with good color. Anglers Advised to Follow 2011 Walleye and Perch Creel Limits: Winter Baits: Small presentations and light line and tippets will remain a key to good catch rates in the clear to lightly stained water we have had. Good Luck!! The creek is high and cloudy in color. He caught it on the Southside of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. Coles was 7 pounds 12 ounces, 28 inches long with a girth of 15 inches. So, please be courteous. He caught her in between the Stop Sign hole and Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The small "cookie" size dipseys or flat lines with crawler harnesses are bringing them in. She caught it out in 72 ft of water in the First Trench. Winter Safety Reminders: Salmon / Steelhead Pie: I caught this picture from inside the building. He caught it out in around 65 ft of water off Elk Creek on a worm harness. The lowest spot at the mouth of Walnut Creek is 5 feet according to the dredging crew. Next we had a tackle busting steelie battle his way to freedom. He caught them on Elk Creek with Red Magnum Power Egg. We moved to the shelter of the shore and tried for stealies. FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219. Andrew Jack of Erie, PA brought in this 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The Lake Erie water temperature is 49 off Toledo and 45 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. Although the weather has been good, the heat and humidity often give way to unstable fronts and patterns moving through the area have kicked up Lake conditions from time to time. Use your stoutest bass rod with a wire leader or heavy mono shock leader. Ten year old Zach Stiglitz brought in his 7 lb. Perch fishing has been good in 48 to 52 feet of water due north of Walnut Creek and off the point. 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. This is my observation after having been here for ten years. A good number of perch (30) and walleye limits (6) were brought into the Walnut Access this past weekend. Two of us fished from sun up till dark and landed 15 or so. Mariners should take heed of all marine warnings and "keep an eye on the sky." Fishing in the streams is also heavily dependent on the flow and clarity . That is when most of these fish were caught. Michelles was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. 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. It was 14 pounds 4 ounces, 32 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. Contributors: East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474. Chance of snow 60 percent. I had one boat get two today and one boater got one. A lot of fish being caught on shore of trout. Conditions: Hot and sticky weather conditions combined with glass calm waters on Lake Erie have had area boat launches running at capacity. Ice, Walnut Creek, Net permits and Trout Run: . The gobies have a large affect on the bass population. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. Captain also had a good many on the line adding to the fun. Shawn Bissett of Mather, PA brought in this nice male. The other one was 8 pounds, 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Perch and walleye fishing isn't over yet as long as the lake conditions cooperate. We opened the Marina today 11/3/10 for fishing at noon. So be courteous and watch for the signs in the building or call here to find out if it is open. Hopefully the fish will start biting so I can get some pictures. Landed 3 and had 5 short strikes. The color was black and silver for them. Color was Purple. A fair crowd was lined up along the wall through out the weekend. Walleye for Angler Award too. He was using a Dream Weaver (Roy Boy) spoon. Worm harnesses in a variety of colors have been successful with most anglers sticking to purple, chartreuse, copper and watermelon. They also caught a couple really nice perch and the Capt got to join in on the fun putting 3 limits topside. Shiners both live and salted can be killer baits during the winter months. It was 20 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. All those boats and anchor lines can't help but spook the fish. Saturday was a day with lots of change. It was 1 pound 8 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. And then you have to get the White Perch with the Yellow Perch. There are some of the guys going out and getting limits on Perch but no one is bringing any in for Angler Award. Tributary levels are very low and apparently adversely affecting the early exploratory steelhead runs of late August. Lake Erie & Tributary Water Condition Links. Color was Superman Blue/Red. It seems to go up and then down every week. Greg was able to turn the deer and head him back to shore. All the rain we have had this week brought it up which we really needed. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. One is 7 pound 13 ounces, 28 inches long and 16 inch girth. Rain Has Finally Arrived 10/02/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 10/01/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. We didnt even have the debris that usually comes with big waves. Cold with lows around 10 above. It was 12 pounds ounce, was 29 inches long and had a big girth of 19 inches. I walk along the creek here at Walnut Creek just about every day I am here (four days a week) and I have not seen a fish in it. They are slowing down some though so not a lot of limits coming in. It was 8 pounds 1 ounce, was 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Natural baits should be kept small and dead drifted with the current. The Perch fishing seems to be very good. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Welcome to the Lake Erie Fishing Reports, a place where fishermen and fans can share their photos and videos of fishing trips on this great body of water with others. Official wind and wave reports for the Lake Erie waters often do not accurately reflect actual conditions on the Lake. They all weighed around 5 pounds. I havent had many boats go out and no one seems to be catching any fish yet. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Furthermore, projected wind and waves will even prevent lake shoreline casting at stream mouths. Internal combustion engines are not permitted. Anglers are beginning to turn their attention to other opportunities as the weather starts to warm. Winter Fishing Tips: Fish feed less aggressively as the water temperatures drop and will often wait for the food source to come to them, so you need to get your fly or bait close to feeding fish. That is still cold for this time of year. Current west side tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were low and clear, but very fishable, with some flow. He caught it straight out of Walnut Creek in 58 ft of water on a Black/Purple worm harness. Some Real Nice Steelhead 10/16/2008: . And the Perch are very evasive. Eight year old Matthew Bond of Erie brought in a 7 pound 2 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. Used blakemores, reefrunners and jr thunderticks. Aboard the Sea Wolf we mostly fish rod in hand using Nightcrawler harnesses drifting at or near the bottom. A number of anglers are claimed to be marking sizable schools at times although they just aren't hitting hard yet. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. His colors were Red/white/blue. Low and clear conditions combined with very cold weather made for some lethargic steelhead over the weekend. Perch fishing is a bid sporadic with schools somewhat on the move and anglers having to move often to bring in their limits. Also, if parking in the South lot, park along the creek. These fish seem to be going to some other section of the lake because they cant seem to be found. Most boats are trolling from Walnut Creek west to Godfrey and back. He caught his the same place as Kenny Heeter Jr. did but his was caught on a spoon. Complete Erie Area Fishing Information presented by FishUSA : FishErie.com The lake this week has not been very good. Went walleye fishing and missed two. You will enjoy the day as much as the youth. Thursday, Nov. 18, seemed to be a productive day. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. I am getting people getting them out in the trenches though, but just a few. Color was Watermelon. Steelhead continue to stage at the tributary mouths with only a few steelhead observed in the Trout Run Nursery waters. Boats fishing north of the point off Presque Isle nearly to the Canadian line and West have been doing well. The color was Black. And it doesnt seem to be any rain in the next week either. For more information please call: (814)474-2577 or email: CBFBeach@mac.com. The one was 28 inches long and had a 16 inch girth and the other one was 30 inches long and had a 15 inch girth. He caught it West of Walnut in 75 ft of water in the first trench. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. We are to have nice weather in the 70s and the lake is only to be 1-2 ft waves. They are slow picking though. Snap weights fluctuated but mainly 40-50 then the weight plus 125-150. On the plus side crappie and perch fishing on Presque Isle Bay continues to improve with many weekend boat anglers taking to the water. SunSetter Adventures is #1 on my list. High of 78 degrees. Early forecasts for opening day in our area is suggesting that day time temperatures may get in the fifties with a chance of run..in other words very typical for the trout opener. The creek is just full of trout. If it is raining in Eastern Ohio, odds are it will soon be raining in Western Pennsylvania. Thanks to FishLakeErie.com for providing this great website. What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Erie, Pennsylvania for the first time. He caught it out in 15 ft of water West of Walnut on a worm harness. Fishing was good for these bronze backs. Conditions Spring Bass and crappie season is picking up as Bay temperatures slowly rise. The parking lot across from the Struechan Flats area off Elk Valley road is privately owned and closed to parking. I have heard the boats picking them up out in the trenches but I have not heard of one getting caught anywhere near shore. Thirteen year old Alex Takacs of Clinton, PA came in with his 8 lb-14 oz Walleye. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. They caught it out in the 1st Trench in 74 ft of water on a worm harness. It is given by the Urban Engineers in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. most caught in 8ft. His was on a Green Emily harness. These are new docks and it will take longer to get them out then it did the old ones. The yellow perch daily limit will remain at 30 in all of Ohios Lake Erie waters through April of 2020, with no minimum size limit.Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system, according to Kendra Wecker, Chief of the Division of Wildlife. Lows 10 to 15. Boating Safety Tip of the Week: What To Do When Help is Needed on the Water: Hope this helpsGood Luck to AllCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. The couple boaters I talked to said they had most hits between Walnut and Trout. Steelhead fishing Walnut Creek and Trout Run: . We just use one rod, with human rod holders. Tube baits and other soft plastics, jerk baits, and live shiners, leeches, and crawlers have all been working well. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. 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. Eleven year old Hunter DeLoe of Oil City came in with an 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye. Then comes the steelies in October. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness along with the rest. Fourteen year old Dan Wanker of Pittsburgh brought in a 10 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. The cold weather seemed to have brought in quite a few fish. 10 oz. I have had a few boats come in with some and where from 12 -13 fish for a boat with three to five guys on board. Anglers are encouraged to release these sub-legal fish with as little handling as possible, so they can contribute to the fishery in the future.Yellow PerchAnglers can expect good perch fishing in the western basin in 2019 as fish from the large 2014 hatch are approaching sizes up to 13 inches. They both were caught in 20 ft. of water between Trout Run and Godfrey using plugs. Today also finds the PA fish commission removing select fish for the hatchery. Traffic not obeying posted traffic signs and patterns are subject fines. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. The color was Green. 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. Color was Pink. Missed about that many. He caught his on a minnow. According to reports from Poor Richard's, Elk Creek Sports and Tudor Hook-N-Nook, steelhead in Elk Creek had already made it upstream to Girard prior to the heavy rain. Dont forget the marina will be open on November 8, at 2 PM for fishing TENTATIVELY. Jr Thundersticks and shallow Reef Runners 25ft back. Thomas McNally of North Hills, Hampton, PA came in with this nice 9 pound Walleye. Twelve year old Tyler Brown of Utica, PA brought in this 7 pound Walleye. Hands on Walleye Fishing in August 2008 aboard the SeaWolf: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. His color was Chartreuse. Had to go deeper to get the last 3. The people are still catching fish. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on a Sucker Spawn also but his color was Pink. He caught his out in the lake at Walnut Creek on a Little Cleo. Boaters are reminded that only manually-powered, wind powered, and electric motor watercraft are permitted on Justus Lake. His color was Purple. No! People going out for Perch are getting them in anywhere from 48 ft to 60 ft mostly straight out of Walnut and then going east a little. When the fish are finicky, try changing to your crank baits in chartreuse and silver.