It all depends on the weather and if maintenance can get the docks out but we are shooting for November 3. Occasionally the captain fishes with the customers. There have been a number of reported fall throughs on Presque Isle Bay over the last few weeks. There is no lack of fish; however, with both Elk and Walnut putting up good numbers. He caught it on a Little Cleo at Elk Creek. Thirteen year old Joe Efaw of Mannington, West Virginia came in with a 1 pound 7 ounce Perch. Make sure your fire extinguisher is in good condition and make sure your flares are up-to-date. Despite the cold, Elk Creek fished well on Saturday. They were using worms. The Perch seem to be out in 50-60 ft of water off Trout Run, Elk Creek and out of Walnut Creek. Fresh steelhead in this size range put up a great fight on the end of a noodle or fly rod and can be better table fare than the larger older steelhead. Definitely try to fish with an experienced captain like Mark Rose. You Dont Have to Smoke All of Them: Eleven year old Jordan Preteroti of Muse, PA brought in this beauty. Forecasts for the weekend are fair to good at this time and things should be back to normal. Conditions:As of late a dozen people will give you a dozen different reports. If your bait hangs up on the bottom. Catch rates have been fair to good. Quite a thrill! Today also finds the PA fish commission removing select fish for the hatchery. Ron Milavec of Pittsburgh (Eyes of Plenty) brought in his Angler Award Walleye. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. High of 81 degrees with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. Phone Number (814) 474-5623. Fourteen year old Elliott Haire and Fifteen year old Nat Conrad came in with these nice fish for Angler Award. Small dipseys 75 to 100 feet back or flatlining 150' back has been successful at these depths. 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. A number of anglers were casting spoons along the shoreline at Walnut Creek this past Sunday just east of the channel with surprising success. It was caught on a worm harness and the color was Orange. He caught his in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Bob Renkas of James Island South Carolina brought this nice Steel head in. This is until December 21, than the building will be closed until next April 9. June 11th, 2008 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions:Summer like weather is finally starting to show it's face in Erie with temperatures this week hitting the mid 90's. We were open again on Wednesday morning October 31. 10 foot depth or less was fished. West County tributary conditions as of this writing were up and flowing well. US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION INFORMATION: Reporting Requirements for Chartered Fishing Vessels Arriving in U.S. along Lake Erie Shore. Captian Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. Harness color was Gold. I guess people were just in a hurry to get home for Thanksgiving. Cleveland does an update at: 4 AM and 10 AM / 4 PM and 10 PM. They are $10 and you are allowed to keep 200 minnows per day with the permit with the restrictions mentioned on permit. Toris was 1 pound ounce, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Girard resident Thomas Dzikowski brought in a 1 pound 9 ounce Perch for Angler Award. Before then, they are sparse and after that they seem to slack off a little. Friday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Eight year old Joshua Gurtner of West Mifflin, PA brought in his Perch for Angler Award. Richard Bates of Latrobe, PA brought in this 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Color was Watermelon. His color was watermelon. He also caught this 8 pound 13 ounce fish that was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. This week has been slow in producing any good fishing pictures. Walleye fishing has been productive on the Tionesta pool of the Allegheny River. She caught it out in 74 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on a Renowski Plug. Ten year old Michael Thomas Secosky of Greensburg, PA caught his Junior Award fish in Manchester Hole. Twelve year old Tim Kelly of Boston MA, brought in a 4 pound 10 ounce Small Mouth Bass for Junior Angler Award . It didnt make Angler Award but it was the biggest fish he caught. He was out in 53 ft of water off Elk Creek and caught it on Iridescent Reef Runner. Just because I dont have that many pictures doesnt mean that they arent catching fish. High of 87 degrees. Rattle Traps (The weighted type) are a good all around crank bait and can be found in a variety of colors. 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. Strategically located on the Pennsylvania western shore of Lake Erie only minutes from the famous steelhead tributaries and public boat launches and marinas, we are here to help you do one thing - CATCH MORE FISH, whether steelhead, walleye, perch, or bass. Reef runners in gold and copper have been triggering good strikes as well as. Good schools have been also observed Northwest of Seagull point on Presque Isle. It was 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. We interact with fishermen daily, we know what's working and where the hot areas are! Similar depths north of Seagull Point are starting to produce. Shannon Sitter of East Springfield showed off her fish too. Earlier this week temperatures soared into the upper eighties slowing the steelhead migration but at the same time allowing boaters to continue to take to the Lake for perch and walleye. I havent heard of anyone try in close lately. I've seen a couple get caught but nothing great just yet. Bass are still aggressively striking in Presque Isle bay and along the lake shore. His was caught at the same depth of 68 ft and west of Walnut Creek. Fourteen year old Jimmy Groves of Feasterville, Pa brought in a 10 pound 4 ounce Steelhead. 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. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . Although the Erie tribs produce consistently large suckers, the State record sucker was caught on the Allegheny river in Forest County in 2003. The color was Green/Silver. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. The whole week has seen limit catches aboard theSeawolf. It has been a very slow week. Those that just can't wait might try the "Wall" at night at Walnut Creek. When the fish are finicky, try changing to your crank baits in chartreuse and silver. Here is another one of the skimming of ice. Current Lake Erie Water temperature off Toledo is 68 degrees, off Cleveland, 61 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 68 degrees. The Pennsylvania Steelhead Association had their Annual Learn To Fish outing on Saturday. The shoreline at Trout Run, although not frozen, was scattered with loose drifting ice and slush. The Walnut Creek Marina will be open for fishing TENTATIVELY on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at noon. : 8:00 am - 6:30 pm.Friday & Saturdays: 6:00 am - 10:00 pmSundays: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm. Good Perch action typically will last all summer and well into the fall months. Johns made citation size at 9 pounds 9 ounces. Michigan Stinger spoons and crawler harnesses are always good starter choices. The color was Green. She caught it out in 72 ft of water in the First Trench. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Lake ErieAnglers are catching Yellow Perch in the channel of Lake Erie. This goes on for a couple more up and down fights. It seems to be better fishing. I usually tell the fishermen that the best time for Steel head (if you are planning your vacation around catching them) is the middle of October and into November. Sunday: Sunny, Hi of 79 degrees. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature it won't be long. All anglers fishing Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and their tributaries are required to possess a valid Lake Erie permit. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. 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. Boards have been helpful on the calmer days. Best was where the creek enters into the lake. They are also getting them straight out of Walnut in 58-60 Ft of water. It was 3 lb. The Manchester Hole is still loaded with fish and will continue to draw a good number of anglers until ice over. Brian had a 5 pound 7 ounce Smallmouth that was 21 1/2 inches long and the girth on his was 16 1/2 inches. The Perch seem to be slow right now. The 2012 Season Begins April Aboard the SeaWolf : , WCO Rport for Erie County 04/11/2012: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Rport for Erie County 03/07/2012: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Rport for Erie County 02/14/2012: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Rport for Erie County 02/08/2012: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 01/25/2012: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 012/27/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 12/21/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Winter at Walnut Creek 12/11/11: , WCO Report for Erie County 12/07/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 11/30/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. Thanksgiving Week of Fishing 11/26/2011: . Walleye Season for Lake Erie, it's tributaries in the Commonwealth, and Presque Isle Bay and its waters is closed March 14th. He caught it out in 65 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a spoon. Walleye catches have been very good with many limits brought in. The fish keep getting scattered and no one can find them. The Walleye seem to be hitting pretty good. Walleye catches have been very good with a number of limits brought in. He caught them out in 70 ft of water off Elk Creek using Renowskis. Thirteen year old Braxton Dameron of Home, PA brought in a big 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye. fish being the norm. Sandbars Are Building In the Walnut Creek Channel: Good Luck to AllCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. It is a bit early, and Perch catches were sporadic with anglers still looking for the large schools. He caught it out in around 65 ft of water off Elk Creek on a worm harness. Elk Creek displayed prime conditions almost all of this past weekend. A few anglers have been spotted fishing the wall at Walnut Creek at night in search of that first tributary steelhead but it's early. Quite a difference from the lake were the temp is 48 to 50 degrees.All the fish were caught on large golden shiners. Also, make sure you have your life preservers for all persons on board close by and in good condition. That is out in 55-65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Here is Joe Novak with one of his catch. Thirteen year old Ryan Rogers of Knox, Pa brought in a 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. After next Friday the office building will be closed until April 9, 2008. Important Reminder Concerning Overnight Anglers and Boaters Using the Walnut Creek Access Area: I have had numerous people calling and asking about the Steelhead. Fourteen year old Cody Weimer of Irwin, Pa brought in this pretty Steelhead. Vincent Cifelli of Erie brought in this nice 11 pound 2 ounce Walleye. Walleye in 40 to 55 ft Pink Bayrats and stinger small spoons. 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. Very often a change of presentation or drift may be all that's necessary to produce a strike. The captain also get into the hands on drifting fishing action catching his limit also at times. Mostly 3-4 ft waves. He caught it in 35 ft of water west by Elk Creek on a Bango lure. It was a very good day on Saturday. The Walnut Creek Access was busy over the weekend with an overlap of steelhead anglers and boaters getting in some late season perch and walleye fishing. Trout Run ice and steelhead fishing 3/19/2015: , Trolling for Trout: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Friday through Monday Looking good for fishing from boat: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing Friday Sept 19th: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing Tuesday and Wednesday August 26-27: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Perch Fishing - Friday August 22: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing off Conneaut, Oh: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye fishing aboard the SeaWolf - Walleye - Northern Pike 7/12/2014: . Weekdays are somewhat less crowded. Denny Halula of New Alexandria, PA came in with a nice 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. His color was Wonder Bread. We havent had any rain worth mentioning in about 5 weeks. Some of the fishermen are getting their limits but they are out there for a few hours to get them. Forecasts are calling for day time temps above the freezingmark and end very well could put us back to spring like conditions.Although some ice was starting to form around the area including the Bay, itis likely to be short lived. Chance of snow 70 percent. They were from left to right, Madeline Welch of Erie, Charlotte Nass and her sister Naomi Nass from Bethel. There will be an extra foot inbetween the fingers though so the boats mooring together will have more room. The color was black and silver for them. Please note that new regulations were implemented for largemouth and smallmouth bass for the 2019 fishing season. The lake is muddy as far out as you can see. Anglers are still having the most success for walleye and steelhead in the colder, deeper waters of the lake which in many cases may often be too far off shore for some of the smaller watercraft. It is given by the Urban Engineers in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on Thunder Sticks. Fish have been mainly confined to the larger holes up stream and the access areas near the mouth. Use your stoutest bass rod with a wire leader or heavy mono shock leader. He caught it in Walnut Creek on Green Power Bait. The Walleye seem to be heading west. A good number of browns are being caught along with many citation size steelhead. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. 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. The one on the left was a citation sized one at 9 pounds 1 ounce, 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Anglers are still catching a good number of short fish to get a few legal size walleye. He brought in this 8 pound 5 ounce Walleye for an Angler Award. It was a female and she weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. Erie , like much of the state continues to work its way through very wet spring. Nine year old Brayden Powell of Lewistown PA came for his first educational trip for Steelhead. Brad Parmerter of Millcreek caught this 10 pound 5 ounce Walleye. They said they all helped bring it in. Sunday night a woman came in with her first fish. Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. Boaters Reminded to Wear PFD's During the Cold Weather Boating Season: Conditions:Trib conditions remain somewhat low and clear with some color in the deeper pools and some flow. I was told by a regular (Bruce) that the North winds are good for catching the fish. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. He was standing on the south side of marina. Thursday NightRain and snow showers likely in the eveningthen a chance of snow showers after midnight. A good many yellow perch were also caught. A Little of Each 06/21/2012: . West County tribs are low and clear and slightly warmer as of this writing. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. Gobies like minnows too! Regular Bass Season Opens This Saturday:Regular Bass season opens this Saturday. Although ice fishing may have been relatively non-existent this year, an early spring means excellent perch and crappie fishing on the bay will be upon us in no time! There might be a few stragglers that come in here and there but the Big Run usually happens later than this. Limits taken in relatively short periods of time have been very common. I didnt get any names but pictures are better than words anyway. and then will be closed for the winter. 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 the web site. Heard a few boats saying they picking up steelies close to shore. If this area is not producing for you, move north to 60-65' of water and run the dipseys 85-100' back. Net permits can be obtained on line at the PFBC website. Nine year old Jacob Manley of Frederick, Maryland came in with a nice 7 pound 5 ounce Steelhead. If you have any updates or new. The fish are just now beginning to come in closer from deep water. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Please be courteous and when launching Please pull your boats all the way back so others can launch. Worms and crickets are anglers favorite baits, but bluegill will take small poppers, flies, small spinners and jigs. The Gravel Pit pond is somewhat sheltered from the high winds that often blow on Presque Isle Bay and can be a good place for those without a portable ice shanty. They didn't get any recognition for it from the paper but I want to thank them. These subtle winter strikes are often over looked and simply may be the difference between the the angler "that is hammering them" and the rest of the crowd that hasn't had a hook up. It is supposed to lay down later Saturday to 1-3 ft so maybe some of you will have a change to get out. Lake Fishing is picking up the wind and waves cooperate, with the anglers targeting smallmouth trophies along the lakeshore in 20 to 35feet of water.
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