Started in 67ft. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The best time for catching is before sunrise and after sunset. Live shiners and the micro jigs are good winter choices when the waters have some stain and flow. East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474, FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219, Poor Richards Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814-474-5623, Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755, Tudor Hook-N-Nook, 10079 Cross Station Ext., Girard; 814-323-5886, Richters Bait & Tackle, 2936 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA; 724-932-5372. That is still cold for this time of year. 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. The big one was caught in 48 ft of water and the smaller one was caught in 42 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Emerald Shiners. Friday: Southwest winds / 10-20 knots / Waves 3-5 feet. The second one was 6 pounds 12 ounces, 25 inches long and its girth was 14 inches. The bass fishing trips were full of fun and excitement and look forward to next years bronze back fishing. 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. ErikaRose caught a 6 pound 8 ounce Walleye. His color was purple. Tuesday action start was slower as the cold front had moved in. He caught it up in the Stop Sign hole in Walnut Creek on a wax worm while fly fishing. Not much happening right now. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. We are supposed to get some rain the beginning of next week so if that happens Wednesday should be pretty good fishing. Contact: Christie Ferrier - 814-474-2577 or email: cbfbeach@mac.com. So be courteous and watch for the signs in the building or call here to find out if it is open. Head shake and up and down to the angler nets the fish. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. He caught it out in 64 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a spoon on a Dipsy Diver. Report: Trolled for steelies off Trout for about an hour right at daybreak. Ten year old Shane Yarger of Limestone, PA came in with a Perch for Junior Angler Award. 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 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The weedy areas near shore in the Lagoons, particularly near the canoe livery at Presque Isle is are a good place to try. Plugs and Crawler harnesses are the best. Walnut Creek was dredged in the beginning of the season and I have not been told by anyone that they are hitting in the channel so all looks good. Walleye have been hitting in the early morning and at dusk west of Walnut Creek in 25 to 30 feet of water. Many bass anglers have been stumbling on the walleye by accident. She caught it out in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on a Renowski Plug. He caught it in 62 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a Black/Silver Renowski. Steelhead and a Surprise Salmon 10/04/2012: , Boating out of Walnut: Walnut Creek Erie, PA. Sept 2012 - Steelhead Perch Walleye: , Steel Head Fishing September 29, 2012: Lake Erie Erie, PA. The Perch are still there straight out of Walnut Creek in 50 ft. of water and if you go either East or West of the pack you can get them there too in 54-56 ft. of water. Three-inch to four-inch soft swimbaits, suspending jerkbaits, spinnerbaits and shad-size crankbaits are successfully employed for stripers at Shenango. A regular fall weekend I guess. Trolled trout run for 3 hours, 1 knock off. He was using a Renosky and the color was Pink. Cast two or three times into the same spot. Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Marina Basin Information: Twelve year old Austin Greathouse of Butler, PA brought in this 5 pound 9 ounce Brown Trout for Angler Award. The Walleye are doing well from what I am told at night time. Lots of steelies being weighed at "Poor Richards.". The woods across the parking is posted for hunting. Here is six year old Hunter Briggs. A reminder that the walleye limits have changed for this year. This past week brought additional rain and snow keeping trib levels prime for the big catches. 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. Glow ball sizes 10 to 12 in orange, red, chartreuse, and even yellow can work in muddy water. Best bets right now would be to target deeper water at the tributary mouths as well as the lakeshore at Trout and Godfrey Runs on calm days. James Gunter and Brian Tingler of Baltimore, MD. One of the big spectacles to see when visiting the area is the mouth of Trout Run on Avonia road in Fairview. He was fishing in 35 ft. of water west of Walnut Creek. The Office is now open Thursday thru Sunday 7 to 5:30 PM. The Walleye have been slow in being caught also. First mates work was top rated. Think about getting one for a Birthday or an Anniversary gift for your loved ones. Wind and waves permitting, perch fishing just seems to get better and better. The weather this coming weekend is supposed to be nice with Friday- West winds, 1-2 ft waves, Saturday West winds, 2 ft or less and Sunday- Northwest winds.1-3 ft waves. Fishing Not So Hot 08/11/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/10/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/03/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/03/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Real Good Walleye Catches 07/28/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/20/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Drifting for Smallmouth and Walleye Mid July 2011: . The Walleye dont seem so easy to locate. He caught it out in 50 ft of water NE of Walnut Creek on a Pink/White/Blue Lure off the Planer Boards. Glow in dark Cleos and the Power baits are good night choices. Real slow. The IF4 Fly Fishing Film Tour March 10. Look For the water temperature to go around 65 degrees and look for boats trolling in front of the creeks. Erich Semelka came in with his 7 pound 12 ounce Walleye. It has been this way for quite a while now so please be aware. Chance of snow 70 percent. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole at Walnut Creek on Crystal Meth fly. Again, there will be a fine for not observing the rules and regulations which are clearly marked. About Poor Richards Bait and Tackle on the shore of Lake Erie in the In case you havent heard the creel and size limits for Walleye and Perch remain the same as last year. They seem to think it might be a good year this year for Steelhead fishing. The slip-holders docks are in also. Perch: 30 creel and no size limit, and Walleye: 6 creel and 15 inches. The average size of the smallies has been the best that I have ever seen. Sunny with a hi of 77 degrees. He caught it out in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an Emerald shiner. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Memorial Day (May 28) and Labor Day (September 3). If steelhead fishing isnt your preferencethis weekend, head inland for other possibilities. 6821 West Lake Road , Erie , PA 16415 | 814-474-5623. (down from over 50 degrees a few weeks ago). Boaters should proceed with caution when transiting the channel. The rain Saturday morning caused water levels to rise and make fishing tough for that afternoon, but had it perfect again for Sunday. Nice Brown trout and steelies 10/19/2013: . Moved into 55ft and got 17more before 3pm. He was caught using a crawler harness and the color was Purple. They also were using Golden Shiners. It was a Coho Salmon caught up at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. The next time we have a couple days of rain we should have a decent run. The rules and regulations still remain except for the fact you dont need a license. Smallmouth action has been real good with many 5 and 6 pound bronze backs caught all on large Golden Shiners from Poor Richards bait and tackle 814-474-5623. He caught it on Power Bait and the color was green. Caution should be used in shallow water anywhere along the lakeshore due to large submerged rocks and scattered wreckage. Light line or leaders in fluorocarbon are nearly a must in the present conditions. They each weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. Some lake perch are being caught for the patient anglers, but no big numbers yet. Nine year old Jacob Manley of Frederick, Maryland came in with a nice 7 pound 5 ounce Steelhead. Water depth fished was 5 to 10 feet. That is when most of these fish were caught. With the mild winter, the steelhead have really spread out. 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. Wind was near 20 mile per hour out of the southwest making it hard to find a place to hide in the bay.At 11 am the wind pickup to 25 gusting 30 and the fish turn on with every cast a smallie was on the line. Colors: Red/Black/Chartreuse. The fee is $725 and the boats are to be 23 (length over all) and 8 beam MAX. Wind and waves along with the early build up of ice dunes has made shoreline virtually impossible to fish for now. Twelve year old Nathan Fulton was next with a 15 ounce fish that was 12 inches long and had a 9 inch girth. I did have a few people catch though, mostly in the marina. This weekend: Friday: Mostly Sunny, Hi of 68 degrees - East winds 10K 2 ft or less. Those situations would dictate seeking professional attention: 2) At the same time use a cloth, string, or some type of wrap that can be wrapped aroundthe curved portion of the hook. Most areas are very clear and on the low side although flow remains fair to good in many areas. Tube baits, blade spinners, and jigging blade baits are great choices. 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. The Erie tribs are loaded with steel from top to bottom and water conditions look like they'll remain in good shape for a while. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. His color was yellow/green mixed. A lot of rock and roll with 1-3ft waves. I was told they are biting very lightly. Conditions:The past several days the lake has at times been kicking up but in general the fronts moving in have not produced any severe weather. The boats are to be out by October 28 and there is no fishing until the docks are out. All 36 walleye were caught on Eriedearies drifting in 20 feet of water one day in June.All the fish caught in the photos were caught in 15 to 35 feet depth west and east of Walnut Creek. Migrant walleye have slowly begun to move into our waters and action is picking up somewhat but things are still a bit slow with water temperatures still pretty cold. He caught it in Walnut Creek Marina on a Jig and maggot. Aboard the Sea Wolf we mostly fish rod in hand using Nightcrawler harnesses drifting at or near the bottom. Things just havent been going to well this year so far. He caught it out in 52 ft of water off Elk Creek. Each device shall contain a single fishing line with no more than three hooks attached to each line. He caught his in 69 ft of water off Virginias Beach also. We were supposed to get some rain but it missed us. Rising temperature forecasts over the next few week or so should quickly bring lake temperatures up and improve both the perch and walleye fishing. He caught it out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Black/Purple worm harness. Walleye fight a lot more than people think. 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. Here is six year old Sammy Ruhlman of Warren Pa. with her Angler Award sized Perch. Color was Purple/Black. Look for places that offer fish haven from the faster currents but still near faster water that will carry food. He caught it in 75 ft of water West of Trout Run on a worm harness. Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755 You must set the hook quickly, but softly, to avoid breaking your tippet. This makes it easy for the young ones to be involved in the fishing fun. The "chorus line" continues to build along the shore at Trout Run with catches at daybreak are common. He caught his in 52 ft of water off the Condos too. "Fish Connection" charter limited out by 1pm on steelies in close. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. The color was silver and blue. They are new too and the fingers on them will be 1 ft shorter. Mickey McBride of Erie came in with this nice Walleye. Sunday they are supposed to be 2-3 ft but as you all know it changes every 6 hours. Fishing activity on French Creek has been light, with occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of Takitezy and the confluence at Franklin. 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. Drift for the perch until you locate them and then settle in for your limit. It was 7 pounds 8 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Our office will be open the regular hours until December 3. They are going west in 20-40 ft of water. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. 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. Some people are getting Perch but not a lot. Brad Dickey of Mechanicsburg, PA caught his first Steelhead. Little or no snow accumulation. Lots of 11 inch, several 12s and a couple 13 inchers. She caught it out in 72 ft of water in the First Trench. He caught it on a hair jig in Walnut Creek. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek using a minnow. Thew water was muddy but levels were good in Walnut Creek on Thursday as anglers fished above and below the Manchester bridge. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Here are three friends who came up to Walnut Creek on a trip that was planned for thirteen years. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time. They both were over 1 pound each but this one was 1 pound 1 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Nineteen year old Maurice Booker Jr. came up with his dad from New Kensington. Fishing in the streams is also heavily dependent on the flow and clarity of the water, which is typically governed by the amount and intensity of recent rains or snow melt. Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. Be safe on the water. Temperatures at dawn kept the water just at the freezing point but not cold enough to make ice an issue.yet. Jack Nickel with a 9 pound 10 ounce, 28 inches long and 16 inch girth. The 30th was the clients first day with these fellows as we also caught 42 walleye drifting willow leaf blades of watermelon or fire tiger. It was caught the same place on the same thing. North of Shades Beach in 70 foot of water walleye were hitting worm harness of various colors. Deposit will be returned upon return of the key. Presque Isle Bay has been good in any area where there is cover. We have some pretty strong (25 knot) winds now too from the Northwest. Thunderstorms for Sunday thru Wednesday. If your bait does not tick along the bottom, add more weight to the line. Bass action has been great with regular bass season now in effect. Thirteen your old Nick Cando of Pittsburgh PA brought in a 12 pound 15 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. I havent had any boats go out for a while now but I did have someone call today and ask if they could get out. I haven't heard of any real excellent catches in a long time. 40% chance of T-storms. was 24 inches long and 11 inch girth. The water temperature at this writing is 70 degrees and the air temperature is going to be in the mid to low 70s. Evidently there are lots of bait fish out there so you have to entice them some way. They caught them in Walnut Creek in the channel on Skein and minnows. Small mouth fishing has been fair from the boat launch north to the Lake at the Elk Creek access and off the Wall at the Walnut Creek Access Area. He caught it out in 69 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. The people seem to be doing okay. 705 were here. The hot weather is actually a welcome relief from the long winter and unseasonably cool spring.