On this day the captain caught at 7 and a 1/2 pound walleye. They were using Minnows but she caught hers on a Night Crawler which they occasionally put on. The color was Green/Black. A bluegill on light tackle can provide as much fun as a Lake Erie Walleye on a stiff dipsey rod. A look toward Walnut Creek shows a lot of ice on the lake. Report: Thanks to advice from Ron Rusch of Seawolf Charters, I went west today. Fishing out of Walnut Creek the past week has put limit catches in the cooler every trip Friday the 6th to Thursday the 12th. He caught it on 12 mile Creek using Skein. Those that just can't wait might try the "Wall" at night at Walnut Creek. Ernie Larch of Greensburg brought in a 10 pound 6 ounce, 31 inch Walleye with a 17 inch girth for Angler Award. The color was Green. Lake Erie Water temperature off the Port of Erie is 73 degrees as of this writing. Sunday: East winds / 5-15 knots becoming Southeast / 1-3 ft waves. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Twelve year old Jason Steiner of Jefferson Hills, PA brought in the first Steelhead to get weighed by me for Junior Angler Award this year. We used several variations of "Bare Naked" RR and purple, rainbow trout and shad Renoskys. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------JUNE 2013. The color was Chartreuse. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. The greatest concentration of activity is centered within the Oil City pool, extending from the Petroleum Street Bridge downstream through the citys wastewater treatment plant. 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. I was told there is a lot of bait out in the water and sometimes it is hard to entice them to take your bait. He caught it at the mouth of Walnut Creek on a Black Jig tipped with Maggot. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Carp fanatics have been doing well in Misery Bay and the Lagoons area. It lets them know you are coming and it also gives them time to reel in their lines. The boats also have to hug the East wall because of the sandbar in the center of the channel. The site is: http://www.fish.state.pa.us/images/pages/qa/fish/bowfin.htm So if you know of anyone who says to Kill and throw away these fish, give them this site. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Lots of limits and near limits. Pickup 16 trout, 4 were browns the rest all steelies. He caught it in 56 ft of water straight North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. With temps hitting the 50 degree mark this week, the ice and snow disappeared quickly bringing any immediate hopes of ice fishing to a close for now. Fourteen year old Tori Smith brought in a 1 pound 1 ounce Perch. Mariners should take heed of all marine warnings and "keep an eye on the sky." This one was caught off Trout Run in very muddy water. The Creek is still low but not as low as it was previously. It was a female that weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces. The color was multi-colored. He caught it fishing into the lake from the beach at Walnut Creek. The lake is kind of muddy but look how nice it is for a December day. Eleven year old Carter Ryback of Erie, PA brought in his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. range have been caught with 2 and 3 LB. making their way upstream from the Allegheny River. It was 30 inches long. They caught it out in the 1st Trench in 74 ft of water on a worm harness. Donald Couch of Rochester, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. Then moved to 62ft, picked up a few, then 58ft a few more and then 55ft . He was using Emerald Shiners. Perch fishing has been fair to good depending on who you talk to. Brian Grucza of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce female Steelhead for Angler Award. That was the last anything was heard of from the deer. The Perch fishing seems to be very good. It is given by the Urban Engineers in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. A Little of Each 06/21/2012: . You can actually tell where the lake starts and the creek ends. He caught this steelhead on a spoon, northeast of Walnut Creek in 50 ft of water on a Pink, silver, and blue spoon. Robert Rosky of Pittsburg, Pa brought in two for Award. It didnt quite make Angler Award but it was close. 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 . Anglers have been doing well in the upper stretches of the tribs around Whitman's bridge in Girard, the Struechan Flats area in Fairview and the areas on Elk Creek around Foleys End Campground. As such, most all areas on the tribs are low and clear although there is some flow and levels are fishable. WALLEYE:The Walleye are still not cooperating either. He caught them both using Sucker Spawn and flies. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. That means that if the docks are not all out there will be no fishing. Five year old Dominick Shumake of Albion, PA brought in his 7 pound, 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. The only place boaters seem to be able to pick any up are in 60-70 ft of water west of Elk Creek. 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. Today(Friday)we are having storms most of the day. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Blakemore 35 ft back. The marina basin opening has become an annual tradition at the Walnut Creek Access with anglers often lined up around the perimeter eager to make that first cast. i think a psrty of three is sufficient for the boat we were on. Chris Devore of Cambridge Springs, PA brought in a 9 pound 2 ounce Walleye and received an Angler Award for it. He caught it in the marina on a Sucker Spawn, His color was Green. Conditions Spring Bass and crappie season is picking up as Bay temperatures slowly rise. She was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Fish moving all over the place managed to put three in the net on natural nymphs. Calm moon lit evenings and a glass lake surface tend to be the most productive although the action can start shortly after sunset at times. July 31st finds awesome walleye fishing out of Walnut Creek. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The whole week has seen limit catches aboard theSeawolf. This is What is Happening at Walnut Creek now. It was 7 pounds 8 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Also, make sure to watch all the signs on the property. He caught it at Trout Run fishing the lake. Natural baits should be kept small and dead drifted with the current. The 2018-year class is projected to be larger than the 2014-year class and will provide increased numbers of fish in upcoming years.Central basin anglers should expect the best fishing to be in eastern waters from Fairport Harbor to Conneaut, where the 2012- and 2014-year classes will provide numerous large fish. Twelve year old Justin Gillogly from Waynesburg, PA brought in an Angler Award sized Walleye. Jack Nickel with a 9 pound 10 ounce, 28 inches long and 16 inch girth. James Gunter and Brian Tingler of Baltimore, MD. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. He caught it out in 75 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. Seventeen year old Joseph Watton of Pittsburgh, PA came in with a nice 8 pound 9 ounce Walleye. They are popping up every hour. I had one boat get two today and one boater got one. He caught his on a minnow while Perching in 53 ft of water with this son (see above) off the Point. It was 25 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The other one is 10 pounds 1 ounce, 31 inches long and 19 inch girth. A lot of people are going straight out of Walnut and going either East a little or West a little in 55 - 65 ft of water. Ten year old Lucas and thirteen year old Julia Stellabotte of Pittsburgh, brought in their Perch for Angler Award. I checked the lake shore around the property here at Walnut Creek and there was no damage at all. The perch packs off the light house beach and Walnut creek numbered in the hundreds this past Sunday. I didnt get any names but pictures are better than words anyway. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Five year old Mathew Kohler of Cranberry Township, Pa brought in a 9 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Perch are mostly being caught out in 35 to 45 ft of water either off Trout Run or straight out of Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek, Elk Creek, and Lake Erie water condition report Thirteen year old Joe Efaw of Mannington, West Virginia came in with a 1 pound 7 ounce Perch. As such, the numbers in the tribs can vary day to day. When he went by the man a little later, the man had a fish on. Worm harnesses in a variety of colors have been successful with most anglers sticking to purple, chartreuse, copper and watermelon. The Walnut Creek marina basin was ice free as of late Monday. Anywhere from 44 ft out to 60 ft. of water. Three hits, three fish landed in 7ft of water. Most of the fish getting caught are in the project waters and up above the Manchester Bridge. There are Porta-Jons for your convenience if needed. Report: This is turning out to be one of the best weekends of the summer. , and many bass anglers have reported good hook-ups. The biggest smallmouth caught was 20.25 inches also on a golden shiner purchased at Poor Richards bait shop. Area tributaries have been very low and clear and steelhead season has nearly come to a close . 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. I want to personally thank the men who pulled the boys from the water after their canoe capsized on Wednesday. Here is Jacob Manley all the way from Frederick, MD. I have had a few people out looking for Perch but with no luck. A frying pan full of fresh filleted bluegills and sunfish are mouthwatering table fare and will rival the best Lake Erie Perch. 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. Please note that new regulations were implemented for largemouth and smallmouth bass for the 2019 fishing season. He caught it out in70 ft of water a little East of Walnut Creek on lead core, Fire Tiger Renowsky. Eight year old Paul E. Martin of West Mifflin brought in his first Steelhead. Her color was Gold and Purple. Hunters using motorboats are reminded that they must have all firearms unloaded while the motor is in use. Bill Oshinski (Billy O) came in with a nice 12 pound 11 ounce Steelhead. It seems to be better fishing. According to NOAA weather, where I get my reports, this weekend they are calling for snow and rain mixed for today and snow tonight. He caught it on a worm on a black and white worm harness. Steelhead continue to stage at the tributary mouths with only a few steelhead observed in the Trout Run Nursery waters. Fish the main lake points from the Route 18 bridge down to the dam. He caught it out in 68 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a plug. Trolled towards Walnut and found a fresh steelie about half way. He caught it on a Yellow Fly in Manchester Hole. If you do not get a bite, change baits or try a different area if possible. You will enjoy the day as much as the youth. His father is a good friend of WCO Brook Tolbert and they all went out fishing with Moxie Man. The first one I weighed or seen this year. WALNUT CREEK ACCESS CHANNEL: For more information contact: Keith Edwards, kedwards@pa.gov, 814-336-2426, PA Fish & Boat Commission issues boating safety advisory to Walnut Creek boaters and anglers. He caught it in 75 ft of water West of Trout Run on a worm harness. He was in 30 ft of water off of Elk Creek using a Green and Orange plug. Dont forget you can get your fishing licenses now for next year. She caught it out in 73 ft of water off Elk Creek on a night crawler. Cleveland weather for the next couple days:Friday West winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. When the lake temperature gets to 65 70 degrees then you can start looking for them. Ed Mitchell of Freeport PA brought in a nice looking 13 pound 1 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. Boaters have had some luck trolling the shoreline as have the shore anglers. Steelhead fisherman have gathered along the wall and some have been fixing in the basin. Picked up most fish between Walnut and Trout in 7ft of water. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. He caught it out in 50 ft of water NE of Walnut Creek on a Pink/White/Blue Lure off the Planer Boards. Gils didnt quite make it for Angler Award but it was 1 pound. He threw it back in after I got the picture. They still were nice fish and he was very happy. 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. Donald Broadwater of Jefferson, PA brought in the first fish. with his Angler Award sized Steelhead. He caught it out in 65 ft of water off Elk Creek on a worm harness.