Jim Bender of Pittsburgh and his brother Larry, who is up from Florida, brought in a cooler full of Walleye. It was 11 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. Successful anglers say even a lit cigarette can scare them away from the shore at night. The boaters getting them were in 44-48 ft of water and in 50-55 ft straight out of Walnut. There has been some good steelhead fishing along the shoreline and Tuesday morning catches along the wall at Walnut Creek were spectacular with only minutes between hook ups. Here's what you need to know, Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season, Expert anglers suggest these baits for Pennsylvania trout fishing season, Pennsylvania hunters take fewer deer in 2021 than 2020. The only day people were able to get out was Wednesday. It was 12 ounces, 11 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Michael Schmitt of Harmony, PA brought in an 8 pound 14 ounce Walleye. 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 this web site. Picked up one Steelie with a fire tiger Jr Thungerstick about 35ft back and trolling 2.4 mph and with mini in line board. The Marina Basin will be open for fishing on Wednesday, November 7, at 1 PM. The best fly fishing rig for white sucker fishing is the deadly shot-and-indicator nymphing rig. The building will be open Friday till 5:30 then on Saturday we will begin our regular season hours. 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. Saturday fishing between the bridge and Stop Sign hole. Threw back lots of dinks. 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. 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. They caught it out in the 1st Trench in 74 ft of water on a worm harness. Then comes the steelies in October. I guess the threat of snow doesnt hinder anyone from their love of fishing. Trout Run: The steelhead breeding stock is backed up heavily at the Trout Run Nursery waters where Route 98 ends at Lake Erie. He caught it out in 35 ft of water off Trout Run using Stick bait. A number of anglers were casting spoons along the shoreline at Walnut Creek this past Sunday just east of the channel with surprising success. Area temperatures are still on the cool side. Shiners are still in good supply at local bait shops. The girth was 16 inches. with good numbers schooling up at similar depths North of the point at Presque Isle. data-event-category="Navigation header guest". There are others catching fish but shy in front of the camera. Walleye. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Monkey Puke spoon. Purchased at the office net permits can be done with a credit card or check on line. It was 9 pounds 13 inches and was 30 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature it won't be long. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. Strong line or a steel leader is a good idea to keep their razor sharp teeth from snapping your line.The area in front of the Chestnut Street launch and outside the Cherry Street Marina have been hot Pike spots. As Summer blends into the early fall season, wind and wave conditions can change dramatically in a short time placing an inexperienced boater in jeopardy. It was 33 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. My hours will be Friday, Saturday, and Sundays from 7 AM till 5:30 PM. The Administration Office is open and you may pick up a brochure in the lobby or get in touch with me. The boats are to be out by October 28 and there is no fishing until the docks are out. Read Lake Erie - Canada fishing reports from January 2023. James Oneil of Kennerdell, PA is going to be 73 years young tomorrow. Last Reminder for Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 3rd is second and final Fish for Free Day for this year. They seem to have their time to feed and it isnt a lot. He was out with Lucas (above) in 59 ft of water straight out of Walnut. On the other hand the popularity of ice fishing our area, especially on Presque Isle Bay seems to grow every year. The color was pink/purple. Shawn Bissett of Mather, PA brought in this nice male. Walleye seem to be the only fish that are plentiful right now. One close to 10lbs. It weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces, was 23 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. 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. 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. He caught it in 56 ft of water off the Condos on a Renowski. It was 8 pounds exactly and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Forecasting weather in our area is in fact rocket science and one should never rely of hearsay or second hand information as a reliable source. These are nice though because they are plastic and your information is burned into it so it wont run or get ruined from water and such. This goes on for a couple more up and down fights. He caught it out in 65 ft of water eight miles straight out of Walnut Creek on an Experimental Clown from House of Lures. The Walleye seem to be going out deeper from where the few being caught are at. Dad was really proud of her. Keystone State. Please, if you are going to fish the Channel Wall, Please bring in your lines for the boaters. Tom Raught of Eldred, PA brought in an 8 pound 8 ounce Walleye for Angler award. Allowing ones line to entangle the prop of a passing boater in this area is a citable offense. With the SeaWolf III boat in the background also caught in the action of landing smallies. He caught it North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness using Fire Tiger spoon. Lots of small fish and obviously old ones. Captain Dave Sandiff of the Leeki Teeki along with Bob Mingoy, and Gil Lewis of Erie came in with their limit of Perch. Presque Isle Bay offers some of the best Pike fishing in the country with plenty of trophies waiting to be caught. They seem to go in circles and come back about every 15 - 20 minutes. His girth was 15 inches. West County tributary conditions as of this writing were up and flowing well. Johns made citation size at 9 pounds 9 ounces. Plenty of split shot will be needed to keep your bait on the bottom. 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. I had a few people thank me for being open. North of Shades Beach in 70 foot of water walleye were hitting worm harness of various colors. was 24 inches long and 11 inch girth. The basin has now been dredged out with the docks to be installed over the next few days. The gobies have a large affect on the bass population. They were using worms. If you do not know what to give a friend or family member who has everything, think about a paver as a long lasting gift he or she will enjoy for years to come. after the whistle. You will enjoy the day as much as the youth. It was caught on a worm harness and the color was Orange. Then the office here at Walnut Creek will be closed for the season. Thirteen year old Logan Cook of Houtzdale, PA caught his first fish too. It seems to go up and then down every week. If you are using larger baits like whole night crawlers, larger hooks (size 6 or 8) might work better. He caught his the same place as Kenny Heeter Jr. did but his was caught on a spoon. Normal summer hours seven days a week will begin May 11th. He caught it out in 77 ft of water Northeast of Walnut Creek on a Renowsky Plug. They were just drifting in 36 ft of water off Trout Run when they caught most of them. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. There are more fish out in the lake waiting to come in. Waters north of the bridge on Abel's Road crossing Crooked Creek are state controlled nursery waters and fishing is not permitted. Planer boards have been helpful, conditions permitting. Tube baits and jigging blade baits have been hot. We opened the Marina today 11/3/10 for fishing at noon. Before then, they are sparse and after that they seem to slack off a little. Thirteen year old Morgan Eslary of Bolivar, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 9 ounce Steelhead for Junior Angler Award. Perch schools seem to be moving west somewhat, with good catches reported north of the Conneaut, Ohio harbor in 50-60' of water. His color was Copper. As always, ice fishing reports vary greatly, depending on who you talk to, but in general, fish are being caught. He caught it in 60 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle is a family-owned and operated business founded by Gary Heubel in 1996. She was 29 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Doug Rumball of Erie brought in a 10 pound ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The Walleye seem to be heading west. He caught it above the Manchester Hole on white sucker spawn. Dean Keffer of Claysville brought in a nice Brown Trout. Some steelies have been caught at the mouth of Trout Run. is it a big cat? I checked the lake shore around the property here at Walnut Creek and there was no damage at all. A few steelhead have been entering Walnut Creek at night but quickly head for cooler water at daybreak. I was caught on Reef Runner and the color was Chartreuse/Blue. It was also her first fish. He caught it West of Walnut in 75 ft of water in the first trench. He caught her on the South side of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. The Walleye are being caught left and right. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Conditions:Seasonal temperatures and little rain have been the story here in Erie. It was 8 pounds 9 ounce and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. He caught it in 62 ft of water straight off Elk Creek on an Emerald Shiner. Most of the fish are being caught up in Walnut Creek above the Manchester Bridge by the Chutes and above. Thank you again. The color was Green. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He said he gave a man a few of them to try since the man wasnt having any luck. The caught them out in 70 ft of water West of Elk Creek on Renowskys. Mathew Kretschmer of Baltimore MD. Poor Richards Bait and Tackle | Fairview PA - Facebook