Jr Thundersticks and shallow Reef Runners 25ft back. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. This weekend the weather is going to get nasty. Temperatures at dawn kept the water just at the freezing point but not cold enough to make ice an issue.yet. Aboard the "SeaWolf" we usually only fish one rod in hand. Richard Bates of Latrobe, PA brought in this 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Eleven year old Justin Harouff came in with an Angler Award sized Walleye. Walnut Creek is still holding fish in the Project waters although they are scattered and well spooked. I didnt get any names but pictures are better than words anyway. Area weather has been very mild for this time of year with only a few inches of snot so far. He caught it while standing in the lake at the mouth of Walnut Creek. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. Prime trolling areas have been in 25 to 45 feet of water west of Walnut Creek as far as the Ohio line with the "trolling lanes" somewhat crowded at times. Time to quite! Randy at Fish West PA informed me that, with the slight drop in lake water temperature this past week, some hybrid stripers began feeding. Area temperatures cracked 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon accelerating the ice meltdown around the area. Trolled in front of Trout Run. His color was green. Dont be afraid to try 25 to 35 feet depth also, here near shore there are also many to sort thru for legal 15 inch plus fish. The fishing is still very spotty though. They were using Emerald Shiners. Tributary levels are very low and apparently adversely affecting the early exploratory steelhead runs of late August. The end of July finds fish all along the south side of the trench to the middle and most likely beyond. You can buy them anytime after January 1, 2008. He reeled it in on a Shakespeare Toy Story Kid Pole (Buzz Lightyear). The average size of the smallies has been the best that I have ever seen. 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. His was 5 pounds 1 ounce and was 23 inches long. They were between 24 and 26 inches. It was 8 pounds and 12 ounces and was 29 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. Fishing Is Slowing Down 09/06/2012: . Caught a few good size walleye and missed a big steelie at the boat. Walleye anglers are picking up the occasional steelhead when trolling for Walleye. I will be here Saturday, Sunday December 15 and 16 and then next Friday December 21 to close up. The water temperature is 70 degrees and we havent had any rain in quite a while. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Walleye seem to be going out deeper from where the few being caught are at. 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: . He was fishing on the boat Corky. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are very low and very clear. 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. The only word on Perch are they are out in 60-65 ft of water west of Trout Run around Godfrey. He caught it at the mouth of Crooked Creek using a single egg. Chance of snow 70 percent. He caught it out in 76 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Muskellunge fishing is generally productive at Tionesta Lake throughout the fall and will continue until the lake freezes. It was 1 pound 8 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. Please, if you are going to fish the Channel Wall, Please bring in your lines for the boaters. Thirteen year old Matthew Deyarmin of Cherry Tree, PA brought in an 8 pound 2 ounce Steelhead for Junior Award. Nice for lakeshore fishing. Eleven year old Jacob Gates of Milesburg, PA brought in his 7 pound 9 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. They are also getting them straight out of Walnut in 58-60 Ft of water. Picked up one Steelie with a fire tiger Jr Thungerstick about 35ft back and trolling 2.4 mph and with mini in line board. High of 81 degrees with a 40% chance of thunderstorms. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. Action at Trout Run on Saturday the 10th was real slow fishing the lake from shore. James (on the left) had a 4 pound 5 1/2 ounce one that was 18 1/4 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The coming week we are to have 80 degree temperatures so I don't see the water coming down real soon. Lately the big eyes have been in the cooler. It is still flowing pretty well into the channel. Some in the 5-7 pound range is not unheard of. Thirteen year old Jacob Kowchek of Burgettstown, PA brought in an 8 pound ounce Walleye. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . Seventy year old Freeman Rathfon of Mifflinburg, PA came in with this nice 10 pound Steelhead. Sunday 8/11/2013 fishing was AWESOME! I heard they are nice sized too but no one brought any in for Citation. It was 8 pounds exactly and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. The water was beginning to show signs of turning green near noon but rain was getting close. Poor Richards Bait & Tackle. The end of September was good for putting nice size walleye in the cooler. Moved into 55ft and got 17more before 3pm. West County tributary conditions as of this writing were up and flowing well. It almost made Angler Award at 9 pounds - 13 ounces, 30 inches long. He caught it on the Southside of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. He caught them out in 73 ft of water on the Hump between the trenches. The color was White. Here many hundreds of steelhead can be found late October into winter. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek using a Sucker Spawn. Very light presentations are a necessity with many experienced anglers opting to use 2 lb. The calls coming into the Walnut Creek Marina office and the local bait shops have been countless. Paul Chinikidiadi of Clovis, New Mexico brought in this nice 15 pound - 2 ounce Steelhead. The boat they were in caught two limits. Jessica Butcher of Ambridge, PA came in with this 7 pound 6 ounce Walleye. John is showing them both. If ever in doubt, head for shore. Many of the fish are blackened and starting to weaken however, close observation revealed a surprising number of fresh fish mixed in the pack especially since we really haven't had any severe weather yet. Roy Staszak Jr. of Morrisdale PA, brought in a 10 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. He caught it with on a Chartreuse egg sack. Anywhere from 44 ft out to 60 ft. of water. Nine year old Anna Rabickow came in with a 1 pound Perch. He caught it on the Walnut Creek channel wall using Yellow Power bait. Trolled in front of Walnut and Trout 3 days. Not many people coming in with any kind of fish. As the water temperature drops steelhead will typically become less active holding in the slower moving pools. John Sheptak of Butler PA brought in a 10 pound ounce Walleye. You will enjoy the day as much as the youth. Presque Isle Bay is a great place to fill the cooler with slab gills and sunfish and often will will be a calm place to fish when the Lake is nasty. A good number of sizable Lake Trout are being brought in to the Northeast Marina as well. Eleven year old Vinny Rossi of South Fayette, PA received an Angler Award too for his 7 pound 5 ounce Walleye. A 6-inch soft swimbait, 1/2-oz. Ten year old Michael Thomas Secosky of Greensburg, PA caught his Junior Award fish in Manchester Hole. This weekend should be pretty good for fishing in the creek but the lake is supposed to be 8-11 ft waves tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday 4-6 ft waves. If there is to be andice season on the Bay, it may be short lived if at all. We fished first Northwest of Walnut close to the Ohio Border in 71-75ft. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. Fishing Is Good Finally 07/30/2010: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 07/28/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 02/04/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 02/04/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 01/28/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 01/20/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 01/14/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 01/14/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 01/07/2009: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photo for Erie County 12/31/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 12/31/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 12/17/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Last "Whats Happening" Report for 2008 12/14/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 12/10/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Shiners are plentiful although many anglers will use fathead minnows. He caught it at the Water falls in Walnut Creek on sucker spawn. The fishing has been better this year than in the past four years. He was 11 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 19 inch girth. Eleven year old Tanner Sliker of Edinboro, Pa brought in his Walleye for Junior Award. It is snowing little balls right now (Friday) but nothing is on the ground yet here. Presque Isle Bay was a hot spot this past weekend with a surprising number of boaters out targeting bass and spring crappie. The color was Green. It was 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 16 inch girth. The rules and regulations still remain except for the fact you dont need a license. He caught it in 75 ft of water West of Trout Run on a worm harness. Sunday SW / 5-15k / 1-3 ft subsiding to 2 ft or less. Gary's knowledge of the industry coupled with his ideals of honesty and good service have been rewarded with a large and still-growing base of satisfied customers who appreciate the product selection at the shop and trust his advice. The water temperature at this writing is 73 degrees and we are not scheduled for any cold weather or rain for at least another week if not longer. stacks east of the Peninsula I heard they were doing pretty good. Fishing has been great for good size fish this year. Early August 2021 walleye fishing was for the kids and the Captain: , Posted by: Captain Ron Rusch Date Posted: 13:26:27 8/30/21 Live shiners and the micro jigs are good winter choices when the waters have some stain and flow. Walleye have begun to scatter, although there are still good numbers to be caught once they are located. He caught them out in 25 ft of water off Elk Creek on a Bagley Bango lure. Small baits with very light line should be fished deep under a float or without any float at all. I work here four days- 40 hours out of the week and I have yet to see anyone catch a Steel head unless they brought it in off the lake while Walleyeing. Perch and Walleye fishing have been off to slow start with action picking up ever so slowly. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 74 degrees, off Cleveland, 74 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 76 degrees. Hunters and anglers are reminded that they must have a wearable PFD (life jacket) for each person on board the watercraft. Prime trolling areas have been in 25 to 45 feet of water west of Walnut Creek as far as the Ohio line with the "trolling lanes" a bit congested at times.