erie fishing report poor richards

The Walnut Creek Marina will be open for fishing TENTATIVELY on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at noon. They didnt make Angler Award but the both together weighed 15 pounds. Tuesday action start was slower as the cold front had moved in. How long they will hang around is anyones guess.. Planer boards are almost a must for near shore walleye when trolling. Minnows, small pieces of skein, and egg sacks have been hot along the wall at Walnut. Chad Chaffman of Freeport Pa was out on the boat "Ho Ho" and he came in with an 8 pound 13 1/2 ounce Walleye. The building will be open Friday till 5:30 then on Saturday we will begin our regular season hours. Look for places that offer fish haven from the faster currents but still near faster water that will carry food. Bob Renkas of James Island South Carolina brought this nice Steel head in. Hi of 76 degrees.Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. The Walnut project waters diversion is continues to do its job well directing water into the holes holes and keeping and keeping them clear. We didn't get the snow that was predicted even though I heard a lot of the southern part of Erie got about 2 inches. Fish cleaning, Fish. They were from left to right: Andrew Kearney with a 10 pound 2 ounce, 28 inches long and 17 inch girth. A nice 22 inch 6 pound 12 ounce made the official weigh in at Walnut Creek only to be releases for another angler to enjoy the awesome fight. Here's why. It was a Coho Salmon caught up at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. We havent had any rain worth mentioning in about 5 weeks. They were all caught on Orange Stick bait. On the channel wall, fishing into the creek, there were at least 40 fish caught in a couple hours. Water levels remain very low in the tribs however, a strong cold front is predicted to move through the area late this week and through the weekend bring cool and even cold night time temperatures along with some precipitation The coming weekend may be good if predictions hold up. Steelhead fishing continues to remain good on the west side Erie tributaries with consistently good flows and a good mix of fresh and dropback fish. Perch fishing continues to thrive with schools holding in 50' off the light house, condos, and due north off Walnut Creek. His was fat all in one place and his cousins (above) was fat all over. He caught this steelhead on a spoon, northeast of Walnut Creek in 50 ft of water on a Pink, silver, and blue spoon. Of course if you don't want the 3-yr or 5-yr you can still get the original 1-yr licenses too. Bluegill are gregarious, so when you catch one, there are usually more in the same place. We have the radar on it so when you come in if Cleveland is calling for storms we will put it on the TV for all to see. It was caught on a Black Jig. We opened the Marina today 11/3/10 for fishing at noon. Schools are still good north of Walnut Creek and off the point at Presque Isle. Fifteen year old Jeremy Cummins of Claysville, PA brought in this 7 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. You might want to try on the North side of the Perch pack. Don Sewalish of Elmora, PA brought in this 8 pound 4 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Tributary conditions are extremely low and clear. The boaters were going out in 45-55 ft of water for the Perch. Mickey McBride of Erie came in with this nice Walleye. He caught it in Walnut Creek on a maggot. Anglers jumped at the chance take advantage of good wind and wave conditions on Lake Erie. It was 9 lb 5 oz and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. Carolyn Crehan of Erie, PA brought in this nice one which weighed 5 pounds 11 ounces. Bass and Walleye anglers continue to try their luck on the Allegheny River, and many bass anglers have reported good hook-ups. 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. We have had no rain for quite a while. Strong line and a rod with a stiff back along with minnows, dead or alive and crawlers fished on the bottom are the ticket. Shawn Bissett of Mather, PA brought in this nice male. All shore fisher persons are to pull their lines for boaters as they enter and exit the channel. Again, there will be a fine for not observing the rules and regulations which are clearly marked. Walleye catches have been fair at night along the Lake shore in 15 to 25 feet of water. Good walleye fishing can still be found on the South side of the first trench and as of late has been some of the best of the season. Moderate precipitation this week should be helpful. The color was Pink. He caught it at 20 mile and brought it all the way here so it most likely was even heavier. We are supposed to get some rain the beginning of next week so if that happens Wednesday should be pretty good fishing. He was in 62 ft of water between Walnut and Trout Run. Reports compiled by Chad Foster ( RA-FBNWFISHNRPT@pa.gov ), NW/SW Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, using information provided by Waterways Conservation Officers, Area Fisheries Managers and other PFBC staff. Perched NW of Walnut in 54 FOW. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Ten year old Aaron McQuaid from Edinboro received and Angler Award for his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye. occasional activity encountered between the cottage community of. The bass fishing trips were full of fun and excitement and look forward to next years bronze back fishing. The Lake Erie water temperature is 49 off Toledo and 45 off Cleveland according to the nearshore marine forecast. The rules and regulations still remain except for the fact you dont need a license. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself. Most of the fishing was between 60-76 off the clay banks. It is tentative because the docks are new and maintenance doesn't know how long it will take to get them out. In the deeper depths, the small cookie size Dipseys have been popular. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. These fresh fish are generally aggressive and will hit a variety of presentations depending on water clarity. Mostly out in the First Trench. 40% chance of T-storms. The boats that are getting them are going out into 42 ft of water straight out of here and off Trout Run. Hunters and anglers are reminded that they must have a wearable PFD (life jacket) for each person on board the watercraft. Early forecasts for opening day in our area is suggesting that day time temperatures may get in the fifties with a chance of run..in other words very typical for the trout opener. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please come so you will know what is going on. As is typical this late in the summer season, a dozen people will give you a dozen different reports. Large mouth bass came on the line in numbers as the month neared the middle. They must be coast guard approved, in good serviceable condition and be easily accessible. Color was Purple. There have been reports of good size perch catches and the occasional steelhead. The basin is handicap accessible and is a great place for the kids to fight that first steelhead. - Powered by The office has 2009 licenses available along with many of the PFBC publications. Anywhere from 25-40 near shore and 50-75 out deeper. AWESOME 14 Pound 4 Ounce Walleye Caught 7/31/2013: . She caught him in Walnut Creek on the South side of the channel. Today, Friday, the snow is now coming down. It was 15 pounds 7 ounces, 32 inches long and had a girth of 21 inches. The Walleye are hard to find anymore. There are still large numbers of fish holding in the nursery waters at Trout Run. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Kids are what it is all about as I watch these youngsters bait, cast and catch smallies and walleye. Too bad they dont eat them fast enough. A good number of sizable Lake Trout are being brought in to the Northeast Marina as well. With this fresh rush of water, expect more steelhead entering all streams West and East and moving further upstream. Bill Oshinski (Billy O) came in with a nice 12 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. The color was Green. Thirteen year old Caitlin Robbins of Jamestown, PA brought in a 7 pound 4 ounce Walleye. A few anglers have been spotted targeting Spring ice out crappie along the south side of Presque Isle. Fishing is Slow 08/30/2012: . Catching these bronze backs on light tackle drifting is a fun filled day. Bass fishing is still good to excellent throughout Presque Isle Bay and along the Lake shore east of the Bay in 25 to 30 feet of water. She caught the fish on a Fire Tiger Ronowski. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. It is a safety hazard for the boaters if they get line wrapped on their props. The water temperature right now is 53 degrees. Some Nice Fish are Coming In 07/11/2012: . Because of the rough waters, the fish scattered and no one could find them. Some Walleye are being caught from shore along the shoreline at Elk and Walnut Creeks as well as at Godfrey and Trout Runs after dark with one local angler saying the night time walleye bite is as good as it gets. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. 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. Here is the North Wall lined up with fishermen waiting to cast their lines. 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. It was 8 pound 5 ounce, 28 inches long and with a girth of 15 inches. Walleye. Our office will be open the regular hours until December 3. The storm front thatpassed through northwestern Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening actually brought water to the Erie tributaries. 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. You can still find a couple here and there but I havent heard of anyone finding a big school. One of the best baits for bass are live crayfish available at some bait shops. He caught it in 60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. 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. Tim and Kyle decided to book a last minute drift trip while they were in town for some work training. He caught his in 69 ft of water off Virginias Beach also. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. 2.3 mph. 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!!! Make sure your fire extinguisher is in good condition and make sure your flares are up-to-date. Thanks to FishLakeErie.com for providing this great website. Large walleye can be found mixed in with the smaller ones along the south side of the first trench north of Walnut. John Brogley (Bronco) of Coraopolis, PA came in with an 11 pound 2 ounce Walleye. She caught it in 24 ft of water between Godfrey and Elk Creek on a worm harness on a Dipsy Diver. Johns made citation size at 9 pounds 9 ounces. NE / 15 -25K / 4-6 ft waves. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The fishing is still very spotty though. Therefore, anglers are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. The waves arent too bad though seeing they are calling for 2 ft or less all through Monday anyway. He caught it on a night crawler. This is it for the Perch. I will be here on December 21 but just to close up for the season. Sometimes not limiting but still getting them. Fast moving fronts can quickly change serene conditions into capping waves in very short periods of time. It weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, was 26 inches long, and had a girth of 18 inches. Cody caught her on a Little Cleo. Twelve year old Nathan Fulton was next with a 15 ounce fish that was 12 inches long and had a 9 inch girth. I will be here on the 23rd also which is a Thursday but that is to close up shop. He caught it at the first Project hole on Walnut Creek on an Olive Wooly Bugger. Twelve year old Megan McQuaid from Edinboro came in and received an Angler Award for her 9 pound Walleye. Michelles was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle is a family-owned and operated business founded by Gary Heubel in 1996. Users are reminded that the Petroleum Center vehicle bridge has been closed. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. The water so far this year has been very low. Nine year old Hunter Wolfe from Brookville brought in his Walleye for Angler Award. Ed Padgelek of Carnegie, PA brought in a 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for an Angler Award. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Each device shall contain a single fishing line with no more than three hooks attached to each line. Tom Raught of Eldred, PA brought in an 8 pound 8 ounce Walleye for Angler award. Although, not the most popular eating fish the meat is delicate with a slightly sweet taste and is often cooked, flaked and made into "fish cakes" or pan fried if you don't mind picking through the bones. Elk Creek has been giving up good numbers of fish from the mouth to the boat launch and on south to the waterfall hole. The Marina Basin will be open for fishing on Wednesday, November 7, at 1 PM. A Little of Each 06/21/2012: . They seem to be biting on just about anything from what I am told. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. 1/32 to 1/8 oz. Traffic not obeying posted traffic signs and patterns are subject fines. ThursdayCloudy with a chance of snow earlymixing with rain in the afternoon. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. 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. Fish are holding near the Struchean flats off of Sterretania Road up to Folley's End as well. As always see you on the water.Have a great fihing day.Captain Mac RemalceM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. There were a few brave souls out deep with the waves averaging 3-5ft. Cleveland weather for the next couple days: Friday West winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. Matthew David Grabill of Fargo N.D. was on leave from the United States Marine Corp. and came in with a 9 pound 6 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. East Sandy Creek, Mill Creek (Rockland Township), and Pithole Creek recently had runs of Brown Trout in their lower reaches. The parking by the lake is pretty full today. Ten year old Aiden Hulings of Kane, PA brought in an 11 pound 6 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. He was very excited. Barry Lichvar of Northeast PA came in with a 20 pound 8 ounce Chinook Salmon. Competition was fierce as each competed to catch the most. Perch fished in 59-60 FOW straight north of harbor. Nine year old Tom, ten year old Nick and seven year old Luke Soboleski came in these Walleye for Angler Award. Area weather has been very mild for this time of year with only a few inches of snot so far. A few steelhead have been caught at daybreak along the wall at the Walnut Creek Access but the definitive word is few. It is something that will last all year long. Oh! Downsizing line and bait presentation was the ticket and put lots of fish in the net Saturday! We are supposed to be having 2 ft or less for waves all the way up through at least Tuesday. 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. There are some fish in but as soon as they come in they shoot up the creek as fast as they can. Eight year old Brendan Hanlon of Silver Springs, MD brought in his Angler Award sized Perch. Forecasts are calling for cool to cold conditions with a good chance of rain. Please be courteous and when launching Please pull your boats all the way back so others can launch. Memorial Day, May 30, and Labor Day, September 5, are Fish for Free days. Here are three kids from Rural Valley, Pa. who went out and came in with a nice bunch of Perch. Read Lake Erie - Canada fishing reports from January 2023. The first cold rain we get usually will bring them in. Occasional doubles were caught. I have had quite a few limits come in. David Sarkis from Aliquippa, PA (in front) and Ryan Ray from Ocean City, Maryland (behind) came in with an 8 pound 11 ounce Walleye. If you know someone who loves the lake or the sunsets you can have them immortalized by getting them a paver personalized just for them. West County tribs are low and clear with little to no flow. The timbers that were put in place for these diversions have held up well. He caught it out in 57 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a silver worm harness. West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert. They can be found in 37 to 45 of water off of Trout Run and straight out of Walnut Creek. Friday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. They each weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces. He used a spinner and the color was Black/Purple. Our number is 814-833-2464. Stand downstream of a spot you think a trout might be. All lines, rods, or tip-ups shall be under the immediate control of the person using them. The season is by no means over. Walleye catches on the Lake have been sporadic at best in the deeper water. They caught them West off Elk Creek in 65 ft of water on a Renowski. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The Western basin waters of lake Erie are still relatively cold. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. He caught it in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using a Green Flash, Reef Runner. Plugs and Crawler harnesses are the best. He caught his out in the lake at Walnut Creek on a Little Cleo. Current west county trib conditions are clear with some flow, and very fishable levels. Although there is some open water on the tribs, they have begun to quickly refreeze. The color was silver and blue. The lake is supposed to be nasty till Sunday than the waves are to be 1-3 ft building to 2-4 ft. Monday and Tuesday are to be 2 ft or less so that might be a better time to think about going out. A stop in the downstream drift of your line along with a sharp tap in your line signals a bite. Anglers are also going deep along the first and second trenches using combinations of downriggers and dipseys. She was 13 pounds 1 ounce, 32 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. The color was Chartreuse. Smallmouth bass fishing is flourishing along the lake shore in 20 to 30' of water. Philip Diehl of Hollidaysburg PA brought in an 11 pound 1 ounce female Steelhead. The color was Orange. The spoon color was pink. Most are running an 10 to 12" range with limits being caught regularly. As the water temperature drops steelhead will typically become less active holding in the slower moving pools. You can now purchase your 2023 annual fishing licenses. The color was orange. 60 to 65 feet of water north and northwest of Walnut Creek and along the first trench all the way north to the second trench in 75 to 90 feet of water. Early Walleye target areas will be the "triangle" area east of the Ohio line and south of the Canadian line and along the second trench. Captain Daves was 1 pound 5 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Trout Creel Limits for Lake Erie Change September 7thEffective September 7th and running through April 14th, 2010, the daily creel limit for trout and salmon on Lake Erie and the tribs as well as Presque Isle Bay and Peninsula waters changes to three fish per day with a minimum length of 15" only two of which can be lake trout. They can be caught but, you'll work for them. Color was Purple/Black. REGION COUNTIES -- Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango, Warren(County Guide), REMINDER: Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket Wear is in effect. It looks like it might stick though but it is supposed to be in the Hi 30s tomorrow so I dont see it sticking for long. He caught it in 60 ft of water East of Walnut out from the Condos. It was 1 pound 8 ounces, 13 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. I know they are getting Perch out in 62 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek but no one is bringing them in for Angler Award. Saturday Southwest winds 10-20 knots 1-3 ft waves. Report: Near perfect day for fishing Steelhead - whether onshore or in a boat. He caught it out in 15 ft of water West of Walnut on a worm harness. Fish are swimming 40 to 50 feet down and hungry. They were going out 7 miles for those. There are quite a few people catching at Elk Creek also. It has been this way for quite a while now so please be aware. The lake is supposed to be pretty rough for the next couple days so there are not and probably wont be any boats going out. Fishing in the region is heavily dependent on the weather. (The days and times are listed on signs in the windows). The bait and method of the day was drifting minnows with rod in hand. The tribs have remained very good in color and nice flow with just enough precipitation over the last few weeks to keep conditions good. There have been a few unconfirmed reports of steelhead caught along the shoreline at Trout Run in the early dawn hours. Fourteen year old Cole Gorgacz and fourteen year old Logan Schuller both of New Castle, PA brought in their Angler Award fish. For example, if you are from Ohio and have drifted well over the PA line, you must have a PA license, and all PA regulations will apply. Quite a thrill! Perching has never stopped thanks to our non existant winter his year. Also, some can be found straight out in 58-62 ft. Light line or leaders in fluorocarbon are nearly a must in the present conditions. Make sure your trailer is inspected if needed (3000 + lbs). Also, make sure to watch all the signs on the property. It weighed 1 pound 7 ounces, was 14 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Hopefully the fish will start biting so I can get some pictures. This sign is the one across from the tree on the channel wall. Gerald Rotz II of New Castle, PA brought in a nice 11 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. They are picking up little ones in the 12 15 inch range and putting them back and also getting the keepers the ones bigger than 15 inches. 3) While pressing on the eye, pull with one quick motion on the attached cloth. Shane Yarger also brought in this 8 lb Steel head. On the other hand the popularity of ice fishing our area, especially on Presque Isle Bay seems to grow every year. He was using Reef Runner and his color was Bare Naked Wonderbread. Anglers are permitted to fish the waters of the Commonwealth on this day with out having to purchase a license or any additional stamps. It is snowing little balls right now (Friday) but nothing is on the ground yet here. 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. He caught it in 28 ft of water west of Walnut Creek near Elk Creek on a night crawler/worm harness. He caught it above Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek using eggs from the fish he caught. Pick up one steelie off - Jr Thunderstick Red/Black, 25ft back running 2.3 mph on mini inline board. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Monkey Puke spoon. He caught it trolling west of Walnut Creek in 30 ft of water. They both were caught in 20 ft. of water between Trout Run and Godfrey using plugs.