James caught him out at the mouth of Walnut Creek on Salmon Egg in a sack. The "chorus line" continues to build along the shore at Trout Run with catches at daybreak are common. The meeting is designed to allow participants to visit presentation booths, engage in discussions, and to hear a brief presentation by engineers and others involved in the project. stacks east of the Peninsula I heard they were doing pretty good. It was 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 29 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Area temperatures cracked 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon accelerating the ice meltdown around the area. Consider Shenango Lake for hybrid stripers. It was 10 pounds 10 ounces and was 29 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. We have 4-5 ft waves and tomorrow they are supposed to be 2-4 ft. Hopefully the weather will start cooperating and you can get down to fishing. Fish will be easily spooked and not as aggressive in the colder temperatures. Famous Manchester hole Anglers fish for those tackle busting steelies. A number of anglers floating shiners have picked up an occasional steelhead while targeting perch and crappie. The boaters are starting to pick a couple up out in the trenches. Walleye fishing has been sporadic with no one location being best. It was 10 pounds 2 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. We fished first Northwest of Walnut close to the Ohio Border in 71-75ft. I have some guys picking up a Steelhead or two out in the trenches while fishing for Walleye. The office building is open on Thursdays thru Sundays 7:00 am to 5:30 pm until May 6. Dave Bachner Jr. of Washington, PA brought in a nice looking Steelhead. Heck NO! Walleye fight a lot more than people think. He was out in 75 ft of water off Godfrey Run. The long awaited perch schools are starting to form both off the point at Presque Isle in 40-42' of water and due north off of Walnut Creek. While you are standing on the bank casting out as far as you can, the fish are probably right at your feet. Current West County trib conditions as of Tuesday were high and flowing nicely with good color. Tom Kuhar of Niles, OH brought this nice Angler Award sized Steelhead in. A good number of limits were taken from both areas this past weekend. The Erie Tribs are very low and very clear. Andy Roseberry of Erie came in with his 9 lb 9 12/ oz. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. The Walleye are doing well from what I am told at night time. PFBC has removed many to reduce the number in the past but they load up quickly do to the reduced pool size from the hurricane. Conditions: Walleye fishing has slowed a bit depending on who you talk to however the perch limits are out there for the taking. They are fishing on the south side of the channel. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Fishing has been great for good size fish this year. The snow we had on Tuesday and the rain that has been coming down slowly has made the creeks rise so the fish can finally come in and do what they have to do. We are supposed to get some rain the beginning of next week so if that happens Wednesday should be pretty good fishing. Please be advised that trailer inspections and traffic patterns/signs at Walnut Creek Access will be enforced. The creeks are low and clear. Conditions: Weekend fishing was fair to good with a mix of fresh and blackened fish throughout the tribs. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. Write a Report. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time, Ice flows most of the morning and mid afternoon was amazed at the lack of fish compared to a week ago no hookups. We are supposed to get some rain this coming week so maybe that will bring in some in. Most are being caught out in the south side of the First Trench. It was caught on a worm harness in 53 ft of water west of Walnut. The creek is high and cloudy in color. He caught it on 12 mile Creek using Skein. Gary Gilliland of Chicora, PA brought in this nice looking male Steelhead. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Fly fishing for suckers is great sport. Seven year old Kolton Boyer caught his 12 ounce Perch out in 50 ft. of water also on an emerald shiner. Time to quite! Lindsays was 8 pound, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They both were caught out in 60 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on Emerald shiners cut in half. Anglers targeting panfish and burbot have seen success along the Bayfront and along the North and South Piers. Most of the fish were caught at or near the top of the drop offs between West Pier and the Monument. Anglers are advised that the Pennsylvania Lake Erie Tributaries (yes, all of them) are closed to fishing from 12:01 April 13th to 8:00 AM April 14th ( a 32 hour period). Gerald Rotz II of New Castle, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. Five year old Dominick Shumake of Albion, PA brought in his 7 pound, 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Finally they started. She was also out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut and caught it with Emerald shiners. The Stateline ponds along Interstate 90 at the Ohio line have had very little fishing pressure lately. It was 28 inches long. Perching has slowed a bit so you might want to be prepared to spend more than an hour if you want to catch your limit. Here is Eleven year old Zoe Chaney of Erie, PA with her 8 pound 3 ounce Walleye. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Fourteen year old Cole Gorgacz and fourteen year old Logan Schuller both of New Castle, PA brought in their Angler Award fish. Color was also Purple. Eleven year old Dakota Parrett of Girard, PA brought in a 9 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Angler Award, It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. I watched a man catch two fish on the North side of the Marina within an hour. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Perch color was what he used. The color was Watermelon. He was using a worm harness and Blue Berry Muffin. Walleye are still being brought in good numbers with many limits being reported. 5 down. She was 13 pounds 1 ounce, 32 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. The first one I weighed or seen this year. He caught his out in 59 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worm harness. Anglers are catching Walleye and Northern Pike from boats, along the shore near the boat ramp, and at the point of the island. This sign is straight out of the marina. He caught it out in 56 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Current Lake Erie water temperature off the Port of Erie is 76 degrees. Anglers are reminded that they must have a t, , from the outflow to the confluence with the Allegheny River. He caught it out in 70 ft of water off Godfrey Run on a Renosky Plug. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Very light presentations are a necessity with many experienced anglers opting to use 2 lb. He caught it at 20 mile and brought it all the way here so it most likely was even heavier. Yes we mostly fish with only one in hand rod per person. He caught his on a night crawler and Blueberry Muffin. All this and Steelhead season is just around the corner. Your complete source for information on fishing the Erie, Pennsylvania area. There are still a few steelhead remaining in the area tribs, but the numbers are low having been replaced by suckers, small mouth bass and few catfish.Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 50 degrees. Rattle Traps (The weighted type) are a good all around crank bait and can be found in a variety of colors. Other boats were doing much better. Moved into 5 ft of water just before dark. Ten year old Shane Yarger of Limestone, PA came in with a Perch for Junior Angler Award. Rising temperature forecasts over the next few week or so should quickly bring lake temperatures up and improve both the perch and walleye fishing. I tell people the middle of October and the beginning of November are the best times to catch Steelhead. His most productive color was Chartreuse. I guess the threat of snow doesnt hinder anyone from their love of fishing. 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. The creek is just full of trout. The numbers caught has not been the best seen ever since the gobies arrived but the size makes up for the loss. Hatches in the area from Huron to Fairport Harbor have been consistently below average recently. Be sure to thoroughly dry out a wet reel and oil lightly. especially in freezing conditions. 3) While pressing on the eye, pull with one quick motion on the attached cloth. Traffic not obeying posted traffic signs and patterns are subject fines. They make good Christmas presents if you cant think of what to buy for someone. 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. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. WEATHER: This weekend is supposed to be really nice. We also have new this year the 3-year and 5-year license if you are interested. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. His color was gold. Just because I dont have that many pictures doesnt mean that they arent catching fish. 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. The color for him was White/blue. Also, watch for all directional signs on the premises. The end of September was good for putting nice size walleye in the cooler. 705 were here. Expired registrations are a violation anywhere in Pennsylvania. Late morning it settled down. As it revealed it self-WALLEYE! 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. Friday the fourth the water temperature had dropped to 44 degrees from Thursdays 48 degrees. Current west side tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were low and clear, but very fishable, with some flow. We were open again on Wednesday morning October 31. Mostly Big Walleye 07/07/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/06/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Erie, Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 06/29/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Lake Turned - Fishing Not Too Good 06/23/2011 : , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 06/21/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Lake Erie Report 6/15-619/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Lake like glass. Twenty three year old Casey Gallagher of Kittanning PA caught her Angler Award sized fish between Manchester Hole and the Stop Sign Hole. He caught it out in 60 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using Golden Shiners. Yes, the cat is out of the bag with a few steelhead caught off the wall at Walnut Creek and even a few have been caught upstream, however, dont throw the paycheck in the fuel tank quite yet. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Today, Friday, the snow is now coming down. They caught nine altogether. This sign is the one across from the tree on the channel wall. The Manchester Hole is still loaded with fish and will continue to draw a good number of anglers until ice over. This weekend the weather is supposed to be pretty nice. The weather for the next week doesnt look very good. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. The big one was 9 pound 10 ounces and it was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Also it is easier to get a replacement if you loose yours. 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. Anglers have been picking up perch along the south sideof the Bay as well as off the North and South piers. 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. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. As 36 big eyes were caught on crawlers .With ROD in HAND slow movement is always the method aboard the SeaWolf..The slow motion gives the angler the thrill of the bite and the walleye fight all the way to the net. He was using Power bait. Toms fish was 7 lb 12 oz., 28 inches long and the girth was 16 inches. His color was lemon / lime. It was a Coho Salmon caught up at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. Small suckerspawn patterns in white, peach, and pink along with woolly buggers and small nymphs have been good artificial choices in the shallow pools. Bass fishing is hot in and around Presque Isle and pan fish have been abundant all along the south side of Presque Isle bay along the bayfront. Think about getting one for a Birthday or an Anniversary gift for your loved ones. Here's why. Catch rates were moderate to good. The Walnut Creek Access was bulging at the seams over the weekend with an overlap of steelhead anglers and boaters getting in some late season perch and walleye fishing. Season opens April 2. The creeks are low and clear. He said he gave a man a few of them to try since the man wasnt having any luck. Perch and Bass fishing has fair to good along the North and South Piers as has perch. Florescent blue was the color. A few boats were spotted this past weekend on Presque Isle bay targeting post ice crappie and pan fish. These are new docks and it will take longer to get them out then it did the old ones. From 11:15am till 1 pm we picked up another 90 perch. The lake is kind of muddy but look how nice it is for a December day. When he went by the man a little later, the man had a fish on. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. The color was Blue/Silver. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing is a bit warmer than normal at 75 degrees off Erie. After next Friday the office building will be closed until April 9, 2008. Kids are what it is all about as I watch these youngsters bait, cast and catch smallies and walleye. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They were from left to right, Madeline Welch of Erie, Charlotte Nass and her sister Naomi Nass from Bethel. This one is of a man who was just so excited about catching one that he held it up to me for the picture and then continued fishing. Also it is a little easier to get a replacement if you loose yours. 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. The color was Silver/Green. I also have about 30 cars over in the south lot with people fishing in the creek. We used several variations of "Bare Naked" RR and purple, rainbow trout and shad Renoskys. They seem to have their time to feed and it isnt a lot. Fishing Status is the world's largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. I had a few people thank me for being open. Ice Conditions: Local Weather:Wednesday NightBecoming mostly cloudy. Eleven year old Jacob Gates of Milesburg, PA brought in his 7 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The Walleye have been slow in being caught also. They each weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. Ten year old Michael Thomas Secosky of Greensburg, PA caught his Junior Award fish in Manchester Hole. "Read" the water for spots that offer trout a place to hide from predators while watching for food to drift by. The fight picks up when the fish rise to the 30 foot level. The fish weighed in at a hefty 12 lbs. He caught it on a Sucker Spawn. Here is another shot of the creek looking south while I was standing on the north channel wall. Walnut Creek Access Building is to open on the 5th. He caught it out off Trout Run in 37 ft of water on a Bango Plug. Walleye have been really good this year. 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. Saturday: Northeast Winds / 5-15 knots becoming East / 1-3 ft waves. They were being caught in 50-60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and also a little area in front of Trout Run in 40 ft of water. SunSetter Adventures is #1 on my list. If this area is not producing for you, move north to 60-65' of water and run the dipseys 85-100' back. Dad was really proud of her. The only thing anybody was catching were Silver Bass or White Bass. I even had a man tell me that someone was using marshmallow and grubs together and catching fish. 30 Walleye with 5 human in hand rod holders. The fat heads will not trigger as many strikes however, they are much easier to keep alive in the bait bucket. Anglers are still doing fair to good along the wall leading to the Lake and if patient, in the basin. There was skim ice forming on Presque Isle Bay before the rain and the mild temperatures, something we haven't seen this early in a number of years. The water has been fluctuating between 67 ft and 53 ft of water for the past two weeks. Bass fishing continues to be good. Fourteen year old Cody Weimer of Irwin, Pa brought in this pretty Steelhead. Lake Erie can be unpredictable this time of year, so pay close attention to the weather. The color was silver and blue. They almost are up to Rt. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Kevin Reiter of Pittsburgh came in with a nice looking male Brown Trout. All week long the water has been less than 2 ft and the weather has been unbelievably warm. Erich Semelka came in with his 7 pound 12 ounce Walleye. . It was 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Eleven your old Timothy Smith of Cowen, WV brought in a 14 ounce Perch for Angler Award. The color was Rainbow Trout. We need more boats to go out to find the fish. My hours will be Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 7 AM till 5:30 PM. His color was purple. It was 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. No Luck With Perch or Walleye?Higher than usual water temperatures typically do not have much effect on hungry panfish. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------JUNE 2013. Anglers should park on the opposite side in the larger parking area off Sterritania Road. 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. The Walnut Project waters and the Manchester Hole are now holding fair to good numbers of fish in each of the holes and anglers have been doing very well along the North Walnut Creek wall at daybreak. The parking lots at the Walnut Creek Access were filled beyond capacity this past holiday weekend. A scorcher this past Monday put a good number of boats on the Lake and the Bay. Safety and blessings to all. Additionally, the conditions in one part of the lake, say off Walnut Creek Access, could be substantially different than the conditions off another part, like the North East Marina. Chad Chaffman of Freeport Pa was out on the boat "Ho Ho" and he came in with an 8 pound 13 1/2 ounce Walleye. If your bait hangs up on the bottom. Flow and color were prime and slush had not yet formed. He caught it out in 77 ft of water on the NE side of the First Trench. Limits have been caught, but keeping the first three on is not always easy with these tackle-busting fighters. Jerameys (right) fish was 7 pounds 3 ounces, 28 inches long with a girth of 15 inches. Fourteen year old Lucas Riggleman of Hollidaysburg, PA brought in his Junior Award sized Walleye. SaturdaySnow showers likely. The lake can be seen calm today but the water is muddy from the recent storms. The best time for catching is before sunrise and after sunset. Most of them are up in the creeks since we have had no rain for quite a while. He caught it on the South side of the Marina in Walnut Creek, north of the Stop sign hole. Chance of snow 70 percent. Picked up most fish between Walnut and Trout in 7ft of water. The action has been hot way west in 60 to 72 feet of water with some large 10 pound walleye making the cooler. A lighted float can help detect those subtle strikes. Fifteen year old Stephen Pritts of LaTrobe PA brought in his 9 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award.