Anglers fishing under the bridge or anywhere in the this area are not permitted to drift their lines north of the bridge. By then maybe some of the fish will have schooled up again. It was 12 pounds 10 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Andy Roseberry of Erie came in with his 9 lb 9 12/ oz. Conneaut Creek, although partially in the Commonwealth, does actually enter into Lake Erie within the border of the state of Ohio. Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket WearMandatory cold weather life jacket wearwill begin on November 1st. He caught it in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek on an Ice Blue Lure. A 15-inch minimum size limit is in effect during the entire season for walleye. Just no pictures. David Sarkis from Aliquippa, PA (in front) and Ryan Ray from Ocean City, Maryland (behind) came in with an 8 pound 11 ounce Walleye. Fishing will be permitted at 12 Noon, Wednesday, November 3rd assuming that weather conditions do not impede dock removal. Anglers were also doing fair to good at the mouths of Trout and Godfrey runs along the lakeshore and angler reports indicate that some fish are holding in the "mud hole" at the mouth of Elk Creek. Eleven year old Autumn Anderson came in with a nice Angler Award sized Walleye. He caught it out in 56 ft of water West of Elk Creek on worm. As pictures were being taken smallmouth were on the line. He was out with Lucas (above) in 59 ft of water straight out of Walnut. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worms. He was using Reef Runner and his color was Bare Naked Wonderbread. It was a action packed trip with a 9.73 lb walleye being the largest. Sunday Southwest winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. The migration from Ohio hasnt come this way yet according to the biologist. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. They are staging so all we need is some rain for them to come in again. and then will be closed for the winter. He caught his using Power Bait on the channel wall at the mouth of Walnut Creek. The Walleye have started becoming hard to find. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. The Lake Trout fishing is starting to pick up. Nineteen year old Maurice Booker Jr. came up with his dad from New Kensington. His colors were Red/white/blue. The weather this weekend looks great. Lead core 5-7 colors. Walnut Creek, Elk Creek, and Lake Erie water condition report She caught it out in 73 ft of water NorthEast of Walnut Creek using worm harness. There are no launch ramps and most of the area is primitive. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COMING UP 05/24/2012: . Erie Area and Lake Erie Weather. Gerald caught him in the Walnut Creek channel on a Little Cleo color was fluorescent blue and white. He caught it on a Little Cleo. Anglers are advised that the Pennsylvania Lake Erie Tributaries (yes, all of them) are closed to fishing from 12:01 April 13th to 8:00 AM April 14th ( a 32 hour period). This was our first trip and it did not disappoint. While all shallow panfish are impacted, crappies and bluegills are more susceptible to changes in water temperature at this time of year than perch. Late night and early daybreak anglers are having luck on the wall at Walnut Creek and to some degree up to the access at Elk Creek. "Working" micro jigs can be very productive this time of year especially the marabou variety as they have a natural movement of their own. Good Perch catches were reported off and around the East Avenue Launch ramps this past weekend with a fair number of jumbos landed. Reports compiled by Chad Foster ([email protected]), NW/SW Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, using information provided by Waterways Conservation Officers, Area Fisheries Managers and other PFBC staff. His Angler Award fish was 14 inches long and had a girth of 11 inches. The boaters are starting to pick a couple up out in the trenches. It was a male and he was 22 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. The captain also had a great time catching the biggest smallie. The Walnut Creek marina basin was ice free as of late Monday. It seems that everytime we have a cold front come through they stop biting for a couple days. It was 26 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. 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. Color was Blue/Silver. When the lake is calm, anglers have been doing well in 52 feet of water due North of the Walnut Creek Access. [email protected]. Be safe on the water. He caught it out in 57 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a silver worm harness. Tim and Kyle decided to book a last minute drift trip while they were in town for some work training. 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. He caught her on the South side of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. The weather forecast has rain on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 40% so hopefully we get it. He caught his fish at the 2nd set of logs in Walnut Creek, right above the Stop sign hole. 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 water temperature is 70 degrees and we havent had any rain in quite a while. It's time to come down and take a fresh look at the Wall and the Garden at the Marina. He brought in this Perch for an Angler Award. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature it won't be long. David Schuffert of New Kensington, PA caught this 8 lb -9 oz Walleye. If you have any updates or new. When the creeks are high and fast, running fish tend to move closer to the banks to hold in the slower moving water. Twelve year old Hannah Ward (Camerons sister) brought in a 12 ounce Perch in for her Junior Award. And another shot looking north towards the lake. John is showing them both. Regular Bass Season Opens This Saturday:Regular Bass season opens this Saturday. Robert Chaney of Middle Ridge, Ohio caught a 10 pound 10 ounce Walleye. It was 10 pounds 10 ounces and was 29 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. The color for him was Watermelon. Ralph Pettit Jr. of Harrisonburg, VA brought in this nice 10 pound Steel head for an Angler Award. Good mix of fresh fish and dropbacks. He caught it out in 68 ft of water west of Walnut Creek using Reef Runners. It seems that for every couple of nice days that comes up there are a few bad days to follow. Trout Run: The steelhead breeding stock is backed up heavily at the Trout Run Nursery waters where Route 98 ends at Lake Erie. Steelhead are beginning to thin out but there are still plenty of good opportunities with a little looking. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Float the bait under a small float just large enough to carry the bait. And the Perch are very evasive. North of Walnut Creek and Trout Run in 35' of water have been target spots as well as off the point at Presque Isle in 35 to 40' of Water. He caught them on Elk Creek with Red Magnum Power Egg. The Marina office building will close this Sunday for our seasonal hours. Not many fish put up a better fight pound for pound. She caught it out in 46 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using Emerald Shiners. was 24 inches long and 11 inch girth. 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. Tandem crawler harnesses in Chartreuse, Purple, Watermelon, and Copper have been hot along with the Stinger style spoons and stick baits in a variety of colors. The ability of Lake Erie to rapidly change from calm to stormy is well-known to veterans of the lake. i think a psrty of three is sufficient for the boat we were on. We were getting a little snow but none is sticking. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 55 degrees. His color was purple. The Perch are still out Northwest of Walnut Creek in about 55-60 ft of water. 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. Down here at the mouth the people seem to be having loads of fun catching and releasing. The first cold rain we get usually will bring them in. He caught it out in 75 ft of water off the Light House. I hear you might find some out East but out this way on the west side of town they are being very evasive. 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. Havent seen any to take pictures but I am told that they are getting them also in the shallows. Please be courteous and when launching Please pull your boats all the way back so others can launch. Thirteen Ryan Bates of Greensburg PA brought in his 9 pound 14 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. His was 7 pounds 10 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The number is 814-833-2464. They were out in 35 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. Home About Us Bait Tackle Fish Cleaning Fish Smoking Boat Storage Links. Fishing the shoreline at Trout Run has been good with many days still seeing little or no wave action. 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: . We stock our store accordingly. The color was Green and White. Still a little slow though. This sign is straight out of the marina. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------MAY 2012. Fourteen year old Tom Donnelly of South Park, PA brought in an 8 pound 11 ounce fish for Junior Angler Award. Weather started out nice, 2ft or less and then went to 2-4ft. We'll clean your fish and even smoke them if you like. His color was Watermelon. Most people I have talked to have only caught half a limit if that. marabou jigs in black, white, chartreuse, pink, and orange can trigger a strike and do not require as much added weight. The only day people were able to get out was Wednesday. Anglers have been out in force trolling the shorelines off the mouths of Walnut, and Trout and Godfrey runs. Our office hours are going to the weekends only now. You don't have to go all the way to the Ohio line now. Fish are hiding anywhere there is enough water to cover their back. I am told that they are all nice sized. A PFD is required for all persons on board. If the marina ices over you could always use the creek launch. We then went straight out to 60 ft of water for perch. A few will come in but then they go back out because of the clarity of the water. We opened the Marina today at 2 PM for fishing. Big fish have been caught near shore also. He caught his in 69 ft of water off Virginias Beach also. Bass action has been great with regular bass season now in effect. Nicks fish was 7 lb 3 oz., 27 inches long and a girth of 15 inches. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. He caught it North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness using Fire Tiger spoon. He caught it out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Black/Purple worm harness. James Kalkbrenner of E. McKeesport, PA brought in this 13 pound 10 ounce Steelhead. It will reopen on April 6, 2013. This weekend the weather is going to get nasty. He caught it out in 52 ft of water off the Condos. Law Enforcement will be checking randomly for uninspected boat trailers. From November 01, 2022, through April 30, 2023, PFDs must be always worn while on board any canoe, kayak, or boat less than 16 feet in length. There are a couple people trying to catch something in Walnut Creek. Quit trolling about 10:30am. Within a few minuets steelhead action again was jumping on the water and we had a singing reel. Seven year old Logan Craig of Scottdale, PA brought in his Junior Award sized Walleye. Information is available from Division of Wildlife staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Fairport Harbor station (440-352-4199) for the central basin and at the Sandusky station (419-625-8062) for the western basin. She caught it in 70 ft of water on a spoon (NK 28) 55 ft down on the riggers. The lake is supposed to be nice tomorrow and then it is supposed to kick up. Here is Eleven year old Zoe Chaney of Erie, PA with her 8 pound 3 ounce Walleye. They are out in 58-70 ft of water. Preparation for boating underway at Walnut April 12th: , WCO Report for Erie County 04/11/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 04/04/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/14/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/14/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 03/07/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 03/07/2007: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 02/28/2007: Erie area Erie, PA. This lake can be dangerous and I hope to see everyone back again and again. Eleven year old Hunter DeLoe of Oil City came in with an 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye. It was 6 pounds 4 ounces, 27 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Celebrate Erie Takes Place August 14th - 17th: Ten year old Scotty, seven year old Joe and fourteen year old Tony Wyland with dad in the background brought in a couple of their catch. 2011 FISHING LICENSES: The 2011 Fishing Licenses are out now and can be bought down here if you are trying to think of a good Christmas present. Walleye fishing has fallen off a bit however, there are still plenty to be had in our area. Later in the day they started biting. PFBC to require permits for those wanting to stock their own fish It was 13 pounds 9 ounces and was 30 inches long with a girth of 20 inches. Color was Pink. She caught him in Walnut Creek on the South side of the channel. Although there are still walleye to be caught in the shallower waters, as is typical for this time of year, the best walleye fishing has moved to the trenches northwest of the Walnut Creek Access in 65 to 70 feet of water. 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. Hard-core musky fishermen like big ugly lures. No reports yet on Perch or Walleye. These monsters can put up a great fight and are easy to catch. With all the rain we had this past weekend it brought in a few fish. It was 1 lb and was 13 inches long with a 9 inch girth. Watermelon worm harness was the bait. Anglers are catching Muskellunge, Walleye, and Northern Pike at the Tionesta Outflow near the wall and the campground side. It was 25 inches long. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. We just use one rod, with human rod holders. Today also finds the PA fish commission removing select fish for the hatchery. The wall is filling up fast with many new engraved pavers---but, we still have lots to be purchased and engraved. I have had quite a few limits coming in. Conditions: A winter blast hit the Erie area Monday leaving up to a foot and a half of wet snow with the expected this week.