Good Perch action typically will last all summer and well into the fall months. The Gravel Pit Pond in Fairview is literally a mined out gravel pit and as such is quite deep and pending weather, very clear. Most are being caught out in the south side of the First Trench. 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. Small wooly buggers, sucker spawn and egg patterns, micro jigs, maggots, along with single cured eggs have been popular in the clear water. The Walleye have started becoming hard to find. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The creek as of this writing is high and a good color. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Creek is still low but not as low as it was previously. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 77, off Cleveland is 76 and off Erie, 78 degrees. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 66 degrees, off Cleveland 54 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 57 degrees. She was 13 pounds 1 ounce, 32 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Also it is easier to get a replacement if you loose yours. There are still a few steelhead remaining in the area tribs, but the numbers are low having been replaced by suckers, small mouth bass and few catfish.Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 50 degrees. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. That was the last anything was heard of from the deer. Especial when a double or triple has a 22 inch smallie to create maximum excitement. The creeks were up to the bank and rolling very fast. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. Saw one fish landed by a boat. 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. Planting new flowers, new plants and removing the path which was making mowing difficult is in the works. He received an Angler Award for First Fish. The spoon color was pink. Therefore, no one has been out to go fishing since then. He caught it out in 77 ft of water on the NE side of the First Trench. Veryunusual for this time of year is seeing suckers starting to invade thetribs, not in big numbers, but enough to demonstrate the effect of weatheron fish migration. Ron Larch of Indiana PA brought in a 10 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. 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. The boats that are getting them are going out into 42 ft of water straight out of here and off Trout Run. The first fish was caught at 12:11 pm. 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. Within the first 20 minutes of opening there were at least five fish caught. Also, make sure you have your life preservers for all persons on board close by and in good condition. Live shiners and the micro jigs are good winter choices when the waters have some stain and flow. The trench also has some bigger fish but the eater size just seam to be everywhere, especially in that 53 foot water depth range with some bigger walleyes mixed in. They were out with Sea Wolf Charters in 40 ft of water West of Walnut Creek. They both were out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The water temperature is 60 degrees right now and it is sunny. Light line or leaders in fluorocarbon are nearly a must in the present conditions. Walnut Creek Access Building is to open on the 5th. They are $15 per night with a Deposit of $10 for key for gate. Anglers fishing inland ponds, lakes and reservoirs in Erie County are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. Because the waves were bad out deep a lot of boats trolled in front of the streams. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Fifteen year old Jeremy Cummins of Claysville, PA brought in this 7 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. I guess there are a lot of camera shy people. Jim caught it in 74 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a Blueberry Muffin worm harness. Colder night temperatures have kept the steelhead in the tribs, but the numbers are dwindling. A few steelhead are visible in Walnut Creek near the mouth in the early morning hours and there have been a few confirmed catches, however colder weather and rain will be needed before we see any real activity. Ardell Blair (Red Bird) and his Great Grandson Jase Paxton both of Greensville, Pa brought in Jases first Walleye for Junior Angler Award. Welcome back and hope to see everyone have a good and safe year. He caught it out in 16 ft of water west of Walnut Creek on a Tube Jig. Anglers are using a variety of lures, including blue and silver spoons, egg sacks, single eggs, paste baits, pink worms, and dark-colored wooly buggers. Day time temperatures in the twenties ma make the window of opportunity for trib fishing short lived, but for now conditions are good. Please be courteous and when launching Please pull your boats all the way back so others can launch. 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. Snap weights fluctuated but mainly 40-50 then the weight plus 125-150. Heard most walleye fishermen getting 4 or more in deeper water. Forecasts for the weekend are fair to good at this time and things should be back to normal. His experience and good personality made us feel welcomed aboard. 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. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. The fight picks up when the fish rise to the 30 foot level. Generally, lake fishing has been good to excellent for both perch and walleye. Thirteen year old Levi Garrett of Claysville, PA got an Angler Award for his Walleye. Dakotas was 14 ounces, 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Avoid the larger lakes and impoundments. Pulled the boat today. Lots of doubles were boated this day. John is showing them both. ErikaRose caught a 6 pound 8 ounce Walleye. The next time we have a couple days of rain we should have a decent run. Chris Devore of Cambridge Springs, PA brought in a 9 pound 2 ounce Walleye and received an Angler Award for it. He caught them all on Dipsys and Worm Harnesses. One was 10 pounds 2 ounces. I guess people were just in a hurry to get home for Thanksgiving. Anglers should park on the opposite side in the larger parking area off Sterritania Road. There might be a few stragglers that come in here and there but the Big Run usually happens later than this. The weather has not been co-operating for the boaters lately. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. It is probably not too early to do some early morning trolling near the mouths or to be trying your luck along the shorelines or along the "Wall" at Walnut Creek. Heres Cody Weimer again with his second catch. Suckers are dominant in the tribs and we should start seeing bass moving in when the trib temperatures warm a bit. North of the Lighthouse on Presque Isle is still producing as well. with that exciting view of that white tip on the tail. For more information on the Walnut Creek Marina you can call 814-833-2464. James Kalkbrenner of E. McKeesport, PA brought in this 13 pound 10 ounce Steelhead. They caught them West off Elk Creek in 65 ft of water on a Renowski. range have been caught with 2 and 3 LB. I had five go out earlier today but they were all back in by 12 noon. Poor Richard's Bait & Tackle. The water temperature is still 69 degrees also. Lake Erie can be unpredictable this time of year, so pay close attention to the weather. The caught them out in 70 ft of water West of Elk Creek on Renowskys. Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 62 degrees off Toledo, 55 degrees off Cleveland and 56 degrees off the Port of Erie. Good numbers of steelhead are "staging" in 40 to fifty feet of water. 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. The month of June, Bass trips found many Northern Pike on the line smashing those golden shiners from Poor Richards bait shop. He caught it on a hair jig in Walnut Creek. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole at Walnut Creek on Crystal Meth fly. His was 7 pounds 10 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. They seem to go in circles and come back about every 15 - 20 minutes. Captian Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. Dont forget the marina will be open on November 8, at 2 PM for fishing TENTATIVELY. Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. There are Porta-Jons for your convenience if needed. We have some pretty strong (25 knot) winds now too from the Northwest. It seems to go up and then down every week. He was straight out of Walnut in 43 ft of water and he was using Minnows also. He caught it just right of the Stop sign hole in Walnut Creek. He caught it at Trout Run on skein. It was 10 pounds 2 ounces, was 29 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. It is tentative because the docks are new and maintenance doesn't know how long it will take to get them out. It was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 29 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. Steelhead can be found throughout lower Elk near the access area. Less crowded conditions can be found on Elk Creek near the Girard Boro Park up to and including the Legion Park area off of Route 20. TRANSIENT SLIPS: We also have 4 transient docks for people who only want a slip for a night or so. High of 81 degrees with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. Perch have been brought in, although reports vary as to where they are to be found. Here is a man who caught his first Steelhead. Anglers are also going deep along the first and second trenches using combinations of downriggers and dipseys. It was 10 pounds 4 ounces, 27 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 76 degrees. They didn't get any recognition for it from the paper but I want to thank them. The big story of course is the opening of the regular trout season this weekend. Carolyn Crehan of Erie, PA brought in this nice one which weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces. All the rain we have had this week brought it up which we really needed. The lake is supposed to be nice tomorrow and then it is supposed to kick up. Most everyone going out is limiting on them and in all different depths. Eleven year old Vinny Rossi of South Fayette, PA received an Angler Award too for his 7 pound 5 ounce Walleye. Current Lake Erie Water temperature is 51 degrees. The parking lots at the Walnut Creek Access were filled beyond capacity this past holiday weekend. He was using Power Bait. Nine year old Damien Partin of Oakdale, PA brought in his 6 pound 12 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Anglers have been doing well in Presque Isle bay at near the end of the Peninsula both from boat and along the shoreline. Michelle Richardson and daughter Lindsay of Belle Vernon, PA came in for their Angler Award for Walleye. Twelve year old Luke Ostermeyer of Portersville, PA brought in an 8 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Junior Award. Color was Sherbert. He was in 70 ft of water off Elk Creek when he caught his using a Plug, White with Black spots. He caught it in 70 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a worm harness, Blueberry Muffin. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are high and flowing with good color. Weekend crowds have been excessive at the access areas at Walnut and Elk Creeks with anglers lining up elbow to elbow from the Project waters up to the "chutes area". Some of the others that were brought in were the same size. Joshua Schuffert of New Kensington, PA brought in an 8 pound 9 ounce fish. oz. Fishing Is Slowing Down 09/06/2012: . Trolling the lake shore at various depths until they are located and then jigging when you locate them is most productive. Pike generally aren't too fussygenerally anything shiny will attract their attention. Perch are being caught north and just east of Walnut creek in 45 to 52 feet of water although limits are not quite as consistent. Significant rain on Tuesday has again brought levels making the tribs flowing well. Doubles starting coming in as we drifted this area. I am told there is also a school out off Trout Run and the clay banks. At Poor Richard's, Brittany wanted to remind everyone that Mentored Youth Day for Trout is Saturday. David Graham reported sitting in one spot while catching and releasing 13- to 14-inch crappies for almost four hours. Steelhead are beginning to thin out but there are still plenty of good opportunities with a little looking. It was a very good day on Saturday. Although the Erie tribs produce consistently large suckers, the State record sucker was caught on the Allegheny river in Forest County in 2003. Instead, head to the smaller northwestern lakes that have a reputation of producing larger-than-average muskies. Still better than being at work ! It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Nine year old Michael Goss of Aliquippa, PA brought this 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye in for Junior Angler Award. Some of the fishermen are getting their limits but they are out there for a few hours to get them. Gerald Rotz II of New Castle, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. They are also getting them straight out of Walnut in 58-60 Ft of water. They do make nice Christmas presents. Sunday night a woman came in with her first fish. Small presentations will work, especially single cured eggs and egg pattern flies along with the micro jigs and live grubs. Fourteen year old Cody Weimer of Irwin PA brought his fish in for Angler Award. The Walleye are mostly South of the first Trench but boaters are catching them just about everywhere. The water temperature at this writing is 70 degrees and the air temperature is going to be in the mid to low 70s. Thirteen your old Nick Cando of Pittsburgh PA brought in a 12 pound 15 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. Have a charter, marina, pier, or tackle shop? Steelhead continue to stage at the tributary mouths with only a few steelhead observed in the Trout Run Nursery waters. Color was Purple. 30ft back. A few doubles also puts the smiles on the faces. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. with good numbers schooling up at similar depths North of the point at Presque Isle. Up in the creek they are picking at them but the stream is low and clear. 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, Perch Pirate Head Boat, East Canal Basin, State St., Erie; 814-746-5809, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. His color was watermelon. All this and Steelhead season is just around the corner. Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket WearMandatory cold weather life jacket wearwill begin on November 1st. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. So be courteous and watch for the signs in the building or call here to find out if it is open. Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 56 degrees. I know they are getting them but no one is bringing them in for pictures. Then comes the steelies in October. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. His color was Olive Green. The color for him was Watermelon. Mentored Youth Day:Saturday will be a great day for PA youth curious about catching trout. Speed seemed to be hovering around 2mph. Fast moving fronts can quickly change serene conditions into capping waves in very short periods of time. July 31st finds awesome walleye fishing out of Walnut Creek. Ron Milavec of Pittsburgh (Eyes of Plenty) brought in his Angler Award Walleye. The only place boaters seem to be able to pick any up are in 60-70 ft of water west of Elk Creek. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. i think a psrty of three is sufficient for the boat we were on. Temperatures in Presque Isle Bay averaged 65 degrees this past weekend. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 55 degrees. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. Thanks to all the kind fisherman and boaters this season. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. He was caught on a Cleo off the North wall in Walnut Creek. Be sure to stop and visit us, or if there is something you want us to set aside and have ready for your weekend trip, just call or order online. Most of them are being caught at the Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek. He was out in 61 ft of water out West of Walnut Creek on the South side of the first trench. No real good numbers yet. The strong overnight north east winds had brought cooler water to the near shore. Also straight out to the South side of the First Trench. Some boats are getting them in close and some are going out to the first trench and getting them. Fishing the shoreline at Trout Run has been good with many days still seeing little or no wave action. Silver flatfish lures and chrome rattle traps are great choices. This fish was fighting. Saturday was a day with lots of change. It was caught using a Blood Dot and artificial egg. Catch rates have been fair to good. Thirteen year old Caitlin Robbins of Jamestown, PA brought in a 7 pound 4 ounce Walleye. 55-62' due north of Walnut Creek and north of the point at Presque Isle at the '886 and '490 location are the productive areas. He caught it off Walnut Creek in 44 ft of water. Official wind and wave reports for the Lake Erie waters often do not accurately reflect actual conditions on the Lake. He caught it out in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. To view report photos goto www.FishFry.com, Tight Lines, Captain Ron www.SeawolfFishingCharters.com. 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. I have had also some people catching some Steelhead out there too. Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." This week has been slow in producing any good fishing pictures. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert. The Stop Sign hole from what I hear has been good all week. Sunday and Monday are mostly sunny and the rest or the week is going to be in the mid 40s to mid 50s with a 50% chance of showers every day until Friday. And another shot looking north towards the lake. The new traffic patterns have at the Walnut Creek Access for a number of years now and have been working well when used correctly. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 1/2 inches. Wind chill values as low as 10 below. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Threw back lots of dinks. The people seem to be doing okay. Area tribs have dropped with nearly all of the snow run off complete. 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. Caught only 40 by 10:30am. We used several variations of "Bare Naked" RR and purple, rainbow trout and shad Renoskys. Not too many being caught in the daytime. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself. Proceeds are used to support Trout in the Classroom . Although water levels are good, conditions are clear in most areas making daytime steelhead fishing difficult, but not impossible. Saturday is calling for 30% Thunderstorms and Sunday is sunny. He used a worm harness and Mass confusion. FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219. Color was Blue. Be especially considerate of younger anglers .we were all young once..and please police your area for litter before leaving. They caught them in 18 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on minnows on Sea Wolf Charters. Bass fishing has been fair to good in the tribs especially in the deeper slow moving pools. It seems the best method changes from day to day. The water has a good color and there is water in the creek. Don Sewalish of Elmora, PA brought in this 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Some of the boaters are having a little luck in front of the creeks but it is still a little too early. The color was Green and White. Black/Orange. I walk along the creek here at Walnut Creek just about every day I am here (four days a week) and I have not seen a fish in it. The Erie area has Lake Fishing is picking up though, with the anglers targeting smallmouth trophies along the lakeshore in 20 to 40 feet of water. The thing to look for is the water temperature to get to around 65 degrees and if the boats start trolling in front of the creeks that is a sign that the fish are staging. He put it back but he was real proud of it. We moved West and hunted for a good pod. Perch are schooling in the usual popular locations in 45 to 50 feet of water north of Walnut Creek and off the point at Presque Isle. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. But we all know that can change, so if need be you can call our office here at Walnut Creek for the weather and lake conditions during office hours. 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. A very small pod of fish has been observed off and on in the Walnut channel and there are actually a few fish that have made it upstream to the project waters . A lighted float can help detect those subtle strikes. Seven year old Kolton Boyer caught his 12 ounce Perch out in 50 ft. of water also on an emerald shiner. Sunny with a hi of 77 degrees. Then our regular hours of: Mon - Thurs. His color was Chartreuse. It was taken today 10/2/2008. Walnut Creek Access Office Hours:The Walnut Creek Access Office will be open December 12th, 13th, 14th and the 19th from 7:00 AM until 5:30 PM.

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