Suckers are also easy to catch on fly tackle. Twelve year old John Duncan III of New Castle came in with an Angler Award. Elliotts was 8 lb. They are popping up every hour. Lots of 11 inch, several 12s and a couple 13 inchers. Heard a few walleyes being picked up. Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." It was 12 pounds 12 ounces, was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Kenny Heeter Jr. came in with a nice 9 pound 8 ounce Walleye. This is virtually painless (or so I'm told). The Office is now open Thursday thru Sunday 7 to 5:30 PM. This is it for the Perch. Most boats are trolling from Walnut Creek west to Godfrey and back. Steelhead might be a good option for this weekend, depending on stream recovery from Wednesdays all-day rain. SaturdaySnow showers likely. Saturday E / 10-20 k becoming S at 5-15k/ 3-5 ft waves subsiding to 1-3 ft later. The color was Pink/Purple. Be patient, fish slowly and you will have great results. He caught it in 60 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. He was using sucker spawn and the color was orange. Here is Cameron Ward again on another day bringing in his 13 ounce Perch. Colder night temperatures have kept the steelhead in the tribs, but the numbers are dwindling. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Downsizing line and bait presentation was the ticket and put lots of fish in the net Saturday! Fish are swimming 40 to 50 feet down and hungry. Paul Durci of Sarver, PA brought in this nice sized male Steelhead. Successful anglers say even a lit cigarette can scare them away from the shore at night. Bluegill will eat anything they can get into their mouths. They had 17 children show up with their parents. Cleveland weather for the next couple days: Friday West winds 5-15 knots 2 ft or less. .fukyocouch span { display: none; } Earlier this week temperatures soared into the eighties slowing the steelhead migration but at the same time allowing boaters to continue to take to the Lake for perch and the remaining walleye. Read More, Support: Fishing Status Support Bass anglers are reporting the action is getting better throughout Presque Isle Bay. Thomas Redlinger from Coraopolis, PA caught this nice Angler Award sized fish. This day only smallmouth were caught which is in a way unusable. He caught it out in the first trench straight out of Walnut in 72 ft of water on a rainbow Plug. I will be here on December 21 but just to close up for the season. Done for Season. near the wall and the campground side. He was using Renosky plugs and the color was Yellow with Red head. Monday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. The marina and boat ramp will be open during drilling. Snap weights fluctuated but mainly 40-50 then the weight plus 125-150. It is supposed to lay down tomorrow and Saturday to 1-3 ft waves. Current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 77, off Cleveland is 76 and off Erie, 78 degrees. There are. Trout are usually found near the bottom in pools and in slower "pockets" around rocks, boulders. It was his first Walleye. He caught it out in 70 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Renowsky. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. His color was purple. He caught it out in 68 ft of water west of Walnut Creek using Reef Runners. Nice fish..note the snow This is what its all abouthe landed it himself, Here is thirteen year old Zach Broad water from Rices Landing, PA with his Angler Award fish. I havent gotten any pictures though but no one is bringing them in for Angler Award. They didnt make Angler Award but the both together weighed 15 pounds. The most effective method is light or ultralight spinning tackle. The Walleye seem to be starting back again. Most of the fishing was between 60-76 off the clay banks. The end of July finds fish all along the south side of the trench to the middle and most likely beyond. Most are being caught out in the south side of the First Trench. four might be a bit crowded especially is the catching is on. Boats must still be 23' x 8' though. Back down and up for a few times then comes the net. Eleven Year old Gary Taylor III of Hillsville, Pa came in with his nice catch. The Manchester hole although mostly ice covered although fast flowing water under the ice in this area is a recipe for danger. They both were out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. The Walleye seem to be coming along pretty good now. Seventeen year old Joseph Watton of Pittsburgh, PA came in with a nice 8 pound 9 ounce Walleye. Small wooly buggers, sucker spawn and egg patterns, micro jigs, maggots, along with single cured eggs have been popular in the clear water. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Michael Schmitt of Harmony, PA brought in an 8 pound 14 ounce Walleye. Consider purchasing a fishing license voucher as a Christmas or holiday gift. Thirteen year old Connor Pritts of Latrobe, PA came in with 6 pound 13 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. I will be here on the 23rd also which is a Thursday but that is to close up shop. As of this writing the most productive perch fishing has been in 55 to 60 feet of waters off the Presque Isle condos and the point. Conditions:We have received countless calls as to the steelhead movement into Walnut and Elk Creeks. Evidently there are lots of bait fish out there so you have to entice them some way. So, no limits being met. Red/Black, Fire Tiger, Red/silver. Seven year old Kolton Boyer caught his 12 ounce Perch out in 50 ft. of water also on an emerald shiner. The woods across the parking is posted for hunting. Please, if you are going to fish the Channel Wall, Please bring in your lines for the boaters. Many large walleye continue to fill the cooler all month long. Though we do not have any capstones left to engrave, we still have many pavers on the wall to be engraved as birthday, memorial or anniversary gifts. He was using a Crystal Meth Fly and caught his limit with them. Perch fished in 68ft off Elk. Happy Holidays:Best wishes for a wonderful and safe Holiday Season from all the PFBC Officers and personnel along Pennsylvania's Great North Coast. Trout Run: The steelhead breeding stock is backed up heavily at the Trout Run Nursery waters where Route 98 ends at Lake Erie. She brought it in and Law Enforcement issued her an Angler Award for it. Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 53 degrees. Conditions: Weekend fishing was fair to good with a mix of fresh and blackened fish throughout the tribs. He caught it out in 54 ft of water straight off Walnut Creek on a minnow on a crappy rig. He was very excited. Area tributaries have been very low and clear and steelhead season has nearly come to a close . Some steelies have been caught at the mouth of Trout Run. They caught them in 18 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on minnows on Sea Wolf Charters. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Mandatory Cold Weather Life Jacket WearMandatory cold weather life jacket wearwill begin on November 1st. I have a lot being caught off the wall too. Anglers are still having the most success for walleye and steelhead in the colder, deeper waters of the lake which in many cases may often be too far off shore for some of the smaller watercraft. The largest perch pack is bunched up north of the point off Presque Isle in 60 to 65 feet of water. Bruce Roland of Erie brought in this nice looking Steelhead for Angler Award. The water temp at this writing is only 55 degree so maybe after a few days of hot weather it will bring the water temperature up and the fish will start biting then. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Some boats are limiting though out in the 55 ft of water area. We waited and needed for nothing. It has been a very slow week. There are more fish out in the lake waiting to come in. Area temperatures are still on the cool side. Eight your old Brandon Bennett of New Castle, PA brought in an 8 pound 1 ounce Steelhead. He caught it out in 72 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Rapela Deep tail Dancer. Now, we all know that the weather isnt always right so this is just an assumption. High of 78 degrees. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches and her ten year old sister Olivia Chaney with her 6 pound ounce Walleye. Current West county tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were clear, with some flow. What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Erie, Pennsylvania for the first time. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Therefore, anglers are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. Ten year old Aaron McQuaid from Edinboro received and Angler Award for his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye. Caught on purple off to the taxidermist.. Ben Samick of St. Marys, PA was out on the Sea Wolf Charters and brought in this enormous Walleye for Angler Award. Cast out as far as you can and let the lure rest, giving it an occasional twitch. The permit is, Walleye fishing has been productive on the Tionesta. Richard Maxson of Wexsford, PA came in with this nice big 12 pound ounce Walleye. The boats and shore fishermen have been scarce since the waves and winds have been tough for a while now They have picked up fish in the creeks. It seems to go up and then down every week. I hear you might find some out East but out this way on the west side of town they are being very evasive. They didn't quite make Angler Award but he didn't care. He caught it off Walnut Creek in 44 ft of water. They make good Christmas presents if you cant think of what to buy for someone. It was 27 inches long with a girth of 14 inches. Ron Larch of Indiana PA brought in a 10 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. He got an Angler Award for First Fish. Again, there will be a fine for not observing the rules and regulations which are clearly marked. 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. Put just enough bait on to just cover the hook, but do not go overboard. Ten year old Lucas and thirteen year old Julia Stellabotte of Pittsburgh, brought in their Perch for Angler Award. Sunday SW / 5-15k / 1-3 ft subsiding to 2 ft or less. I have had quite a few limits come in. Matt Stanley from Pittsburgh, PA brought in a 12 pound - 9 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. There is a 30% chance of showers on Friday. He caught it on the South side of the Marina in Walnut Creek, north of the Stop sign hole. He caught his in 69 ft of water off Virginias Beach also. Boaters Reminded to Wear PFD's During the Cold Weather Boating Season: Conditions:Trib conditions remain somewhat low and clear with some color in the deeper pools and some flow. Because of the rough waters, the fish scattered and no one could find them. The unusually mild winter continues for the area as it has in many areas. Connors total fish weight was 9 pounds for both and Austins two fish total weight was 10 pounds. The boats that are getting them are going out into 42 ft of water straight out of here and off Trout Run. US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION INFORMATION: Reporting Requirements for Chartered Fishing Vessels Arriving in U.S. along Lake Erie Shore. If youre looking for smallmouth and have a boat, it couldnt be better. A bluegill on light tackle can provide as much fun as a Lake Erie Walleye on a stiff dipsey rod. Day time isnt any good just yet. The Presque Isle Bay seems to be the hot spot for Small mouth. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. With some light rain, a bit high and murky water, fishing was decent until a guy holding a hunting rifle chased around people fishing on creek warning them they are disturbing his hunting field. As for the Walleye, they must have found a good hiding place with all the storms we have had this week. Started at daybreak in front of Trout Run. Please be courteous and when launching Please pull your boats all the way back so others can launch.