All licenses will be sold through the PALS (Pennsylvania Automated License System) machine now so there will be no paper licenses sold anymore. No cash! His was 5 pounds 1 ounce and was 23 inches long. 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. As for the Perch, the only report I have for them is that they bite early in the morning and then around 10 AM they seem to slack off. Steelhead Fishing Picking Up 10/10/2008: . Occasional while drift fishing big cats bend the rod over for quite a powerful fight. A short cold spell may put fishing on the tribs at a halt for a short time. They caught them West off Elk Creek in 65 ft of water on a Renowski. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Many people ask me do I go out and fish on my days off. It was his first Walleye. Anglers fishing the Fairview Gravel pit pond are reminded that this is Fish and Boat Commission property. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 71 degrees, off 71 Cleveland degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 70 degrees. Gobies like minnows too! Walleye action is still good to excellent on the west side from Walnut Creek to the Ohio line in 15 to 40 feet of water. Jim Leftwich of Duquesne, PA brought in his 8 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Good local "Gill spots" include areas along the south side of Presque Isle Bay, Edinboro Lake, and the State Line ponds just south of I-90 at the Ohio line. It seems that this time of year there are always storms on the lake but they either dissipate or go another direction (most times). He caught his on a night crawler and Blueberry Muffin. PGC deer harvest report for 2012-22:Pennsylvania hunters take fewer deer in 2021 than 2020, Meanwhile, Kirk at East End Angler said anglers reported a substantial influx of steelhead into the mouth of Four Mile Creek, as well as fresh fish moving into several other east-side streams. Only a few here and there are being caught. 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. He caught it in 56 ft of water off the Condos on a Renowski. Yes we mostly fish with only one in hand rod per person. The shoreline at Trout Run, although not frozen, was scattered with loose drifting ice and slush. Eleven year old Hunter DeLoe of Oil City came in with an 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye. Bass fishing on Lake Erie has become the summer steelhead replacement with anglers literally coming from all over the country and Canada to experience the thrill and fight of Lake Erie Smallmouth fishing. Not too many being caught in the daytime. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Just no pictures. The ponds also hold a fair number of bass. One close to 10lbs. Color was Superman Blue/Red. The area in front of the Chestnut Street launch, outside the Cherry Street Marina , and through out the west end of the bay are good target areas Current Lake Erie water temperature is 63 degrees. Look for places that offer fish haven from the faster currents but still near faster water that will carry food. There are two at the top of the Launch ramp and two in the grove of trees off to the South side of the marina. He caught it out in 35 ft of water off Trout Run using Stick bait. The water temp at this writing is only 55 degree so maybe after a few days of hot weather it will bring the water temperature up and the fish will start biting then. It was just a little shy for the Angler Award. His color was purple. Anglers have been out in force trolling the shorelines off the mouths of Walnut, and Trout and Godfrey runs. It was 7 pounds 9 inches and was 27 inches long with a 15 inch girth. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Erie is 78 degrees. He caught it on a worm on a black and white worm harness. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught the first fish but it took him a while to bring it in. They can be found in 37 to 45 of water off of Trout Run and straight out of Walnut Creek. Most of the fish were caught at or near the top of the drop offs between West Pier and the Monument. With the opening of significant additional parking, this can be a great shallow water viewing area to take the youngsters for an up close and personal look at these great game fish. It was around 20 inches long. The Stateline ponds are relatively shallow and are a good place to use a canoe or small car top boats. He was using a White Imp. It was caught on a worm harness in 53 ft of water west of Walnut. Get an experienced guide who will clean your catch for you. The most effective method is light or ultralight spinning tackle. Walleye for Angler Award too. The Perch are not coming as we usually see them. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert. Take a variety of baits and presentations and change often if you are not getting strikes and dont take your eyes off your float or indicator. Anglers are catching Walleye and Northern Pike from boats, along the shore near the boat ramp, and at the point of the island. Justin Penn, 13 years old, of Freeport, Pa brought in a nice 8 pound 11 ounce Walleye that was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He used a spinner and the color was Black/Purple. Give the fish a second or two at most to take the bait, then pull back on the rod and set the hook. If on the Pennsylvania side of the line you must have a valid Pennsylvania license and all PA regulations apply. Be sure to check ice thickness carefully. Well this is the last of the season. North of the Lighthouse on Presque Isle is still producing as well. A number of anglers are claimed to be marking sizable schools at times although they just aren't hitting hard yet. The Perch (from what everyone is saying and coming in with) are out in 42 ft of water starting west of Trout and all the way east off the Condos. I heard quite a few different theories on what to use to catch the fish. 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. Rain and warm daytime temperatures this week may bring the hardwater season to an end by the weekend. Kenny Heeter Jr. came in with a nice 9 pound 8 ounce Walleye. Brian Grucza of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce female Steelhead for Angler Award. He brought in a couple he was proud of catching. MARINA OPEN: NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM TENTATIVELY. This goes on for a couple more up and down fights. The parking lots at the Walnut Creek Access were filled beyond capacity this past holiday weekend. As of this writing there are a few fish in the creek. Fourteen year old Cody Weimer of Irwin PA brought his fish in for Angler Award. Anglers have still been a bit cautious on investing the fuel to search for fish and seem to be waiting for better reports. She caught it out in the second Trench West of Walnut Creek in 76 78 ft of water. A frying pan full of fresh filleted bluegills and sunfish are mouthwatering table fare and will rival the best Lake Erie Perch. He caught it on a Black Thunder stick. Within a few minuets steelhead action again was jumping on the water and we had a singing reel. The weedy areas near shore in the Lagoons, particularly near the canoe livery at Presque Isle is are a good place to try. They can be effective alone or with a tipped grub or maggot and come in an infinite variety of colors. Congestion at the Walnut Creek Access: Conditions: Varied reports have come in over the last week which would be consistent with the variety of wind and wave conditions we have been experiencing. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The fish had been making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. The fish are on their way to the Millcreek Mall. They are popping up every hour. Lots of doubles were boated this day. Mostly in the 65 75 ft of water range. He caught it out in70 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek on lead core, Fire Tiger Renowsky. This Might be the Beginning of Steelhead 09/25/2008: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 09/24/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. One Fish and Its A Steelhead 09/18/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 09/17/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. No Pictures But Some Information - 09/11/2008: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 09/10/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 09/10/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 09/03/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 09/03/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/27/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/27/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/20/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/20/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. It may be time to look forward to spring steelhead season, the regular State Trout opener and spring crappie fishing. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. The boats also have to hug the East wall because of the sandbar in the center of the channel. Information about the Division of Wildlifes Lake Erie research and management programs, fisheries resources, fishing reports, maps and links to other web resources are available at wildohio.gov. His color was watermelon. What drizzle we get, gets soaked up into the ground. This is a shot of the grove of trees that next year might not look the same if envisioned marina plans are started. Look For the water temperature to go around 65 degrees and look for boats trolling in front of the creeks. Paul Durci of Sarver, PA brought in this nice sized male Steelhead. Forecasts for the weekend are fair to good at this time and things should be back to normal. They are calling for: Friday 40 % chance of showers. Perch have been hitting North West between Walnut Creek and Trout Run in 38 to 40 feet of water as well as north of the cribs in 30 to 35 feet with the action gradually improving. Fish safe everyone. There are a few stragglers coming in but it is not the run. The color was purple. Forecasts are calling for additional rain throughout the week. A good number of "hawgs" have been brought in for weighing. It was 12 inches with a girth of 8 inches. Color was Purple. Steelhad fishing has remained good with fish having a long winter to scatter throught all areas of the tribs. The spoon color was pink. This is his first Steelhead trip and first trip to PA staying for just six days. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. Also, make sure you have your life preservers for all persons on board close by and in good condition. While children under the age of 16 do not need a license, a Voluntary Youth Fishing License or free Mentored Youth Permit is required for special youth fishing opportunities in the coming year. Bait of the day was fat head minnows, mostly because that is all that could be found of any size in the area at this time in early April.Method: Drifting of course with live bait!!! We have had enough rain to keep the water levels reasonable with some flow. Most of the boaters are going out into the First Trench or the Hump which is right beyond the First Trench. Last Wednesday it was 64 degrees and then by Friday it went to 54 degrees. Regular bass season on Lake Erie Presque Isle Bay and the tribs begins June 14 when the limit goes to 4 fish with a minimum length of 15 inches. We are supposed to get some rain the beginning of next week so if that happens Wednesday should be pretty good fishing. She was fishing in 75 ft of water Northeast of Walnut Creek. Be patient, fish slowly and you will have great results. Although there is some open water on the tribs, they have begun to quickly refreeze. 2023 www.goerie.com. The lake was very rough today and they were one of about 10 boats that went out. The lake temperature is still in the mid to high 50s. If your bait hangs up on the bottom. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. Misguided Hooks: With elbow to elbow fishing conditions, the occasional misguided hook can be fairly common. Seven year old Kolton Boyer caught his 12 ounce Perch out in 50 ft. of water also on an emerald shiner. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 62 degrees off Toledo, 59 degrees off Cleveland and 60 degrees off the Port of Erie. He caught it out in 65 ft of water eight miles straight out of Walnut Creek on an Experimental Clown from House of Lures. This weekend the weather is going to get nasty. The boats are out front trolling at the mouth of the Creeks. The whole boat limited. Very light presentations are a necessity with many experienced anglers opting to use 2 lb. It was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 29 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. And the Perch are very evasive. It was caught on a Kojak special. Anglers have been having fair to good success from the shore at Walnut, Chestnut Street and the East Avenue launches. He caught it on a Black Jig off the North side of the Basin. ConditionsWalleye and Perch fishing continue to improve with more fish being brought in although the heavy schools have not formed. The ice has been thick enough on Presque Isle Bay to withstand the spring temperatures late last week and was crowded with ice huts this past weekend. He caught it on a worm harness. Anglers coming off Presque Isle Bay Tuesday afternoon reported Ice as thick as 10 to 12 inches in many areas.
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