erie fishing report poor richards

Smallmouth dancing on the water make for smiling faces. He caught it in 60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. With the mild winter, the steelhead have really spread out. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. The creeks are low and clear as of today, Saturday, October 13. When he went by the man a little later, the man had a fish on. Water temperature is still cold. He caught it out in 68 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a plug. Trout tactics:Expert anglers suggest these baits for Pennsylvania trout fishing season. If on the Pennsylvania side of the line you must have a valid Pennsylvania license and all PA regulations apply. Color was Corn (Yellow). Lake Erie Presque Isle Bay Small Mouth Fishing 5/12/2014: , ODNR Fishing Report 04/30/2014: Erie area Erie, PA. April 3 2014 Lake Erie from Trout Run: . He caught it on Power Bait and the color was green. 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!!! Catch rates have been good off the International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek. Carp are the number one game fish in many European countries and have just started to gain popularity here. Steelhead fisherman have gathered along the wall and some have been fixing in the basin. What drizzle we get, gets soaked up into the ground. We still have no rain and the creeks are low and clear. He caught it in Walnut Creek Marina on a Jig and maggot. It seems like the Walleye fishing is really picking up. Poor Richards - Poor Richards I am sticking to my thoughts of between the middle of October through the middle of November being the best time for Steelhead. He caught his on a night crawler and Blueberry Muffin. The fish are there but they seem to be filled with the bait that is out there. Bluegill are gregarious, so when you catch one, there are usually more in the same place. The only place boaters seem to be able to pick any up are in 60-70 ft of water west of Elk Creek. Things just havent been going to well this year so far. His color was Olive Green. He caught it by the water falls on Walnut Creek by the bridge on a fly. Some people are going all the way to the Ohio line and some are going straight out of Walnut. Ice fishing on Presque Isle Bay for perch and steelhead has been sporadic although gill catches seem to be plentiful. Lately action has been good 52 to 58 feet water depth on the 20 to 17 line. Some Nice Sized Walleye 07/31/2008: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 07/30/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 07/30/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Perch and Walleye both being caught 07/23/2008: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 07/23/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 07/23/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. 1 PERCH AND MORE NICE SIZED WALLEYE 07/18/2008: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/16/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. She caught him in Walnut Creek on the South side of the channel. It seems that so far this year every time the weather is nice and the fish start to bite, we get a cold front come through or a storm and it stirs everything up. Local Regulations Regarding The Big Opener: Anglers should be aware of local regulations regarding the upcoming regular season Trout opener April 18th for our area. He didnt want to hold it so his friends held it for him. Look for places that offer fish haven from the faster currents but still near faster water that will carry food. It seems to go up and then down every week. Fourteen year old Jimmy Groves of Feasterville, Pa brought in a 10 pound 4 ounce Steelhead. The perch fishing has not been very good. Dipsies 140-210. He was using a worm harness and Blue Berry Muffin. At Walnut Creek fishing at the wall was slow. Here is the North Wall lined up with fishermen waiting to cast their lines. Just keep your props trimmed up as much as you can when going out and coming in. This sign is straight out of the marina. He caught it out in 56 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and a little East. Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755 Heard a few walleyes being picked up. Walleye catches on the Lake have been sporadic at best in the deeper water. Bass spawn once a year where the gobies spawn more than once. The yellow perch daily limit will remain at 30 in all of Ohios Lake Erie waters through April of 2020, with no minimum size limit.Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch fisheries are managed through an interagency quota system, according to Kendra Wecker, Chief of the Division of Wildlife. A good many yellow perch were also caught. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. It was 10 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. (down from over 50 degrees a few weeks ago). About Poor Richards Bait and Tackle on the shore of Lake Erie in the Chris Kagey of Barkhamsted, CT came in with a nice sized male Steelhead. If your bait does not tick along the bottom, add more weight to the line. Our office hours are going to the weekends only now. Day time temperatures in the twenties ma make the window of opportunity for trib fishing short lived, but for now conditions are good. The SeaWolf V party also was enjoying the smallmouth action. Don't forget to have your boat trailer inspected. Twelve year old Matthew Meeker of Long Beach, MS. caught his first fish. I would estimate we had around 100 people standing around the marina. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut on an Emerald shiner. They dont bother stopping at the mouth. It was 8 pounds 12 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Biggest Fish I Have Weigh So Far in 16 Years. Chris Devore of Cambridge Springs, PA brought in a 9 pound 2 ounce Walleye and received an Angler Award for it. Well, next Friday is the first day of summer so maybe things will change by then. Thats a good thing, because the weather forecast for Lake Erie the next several days will keep boats tied to docks or sitting on trailers. He caught them out in 70 ft of water off Elk Creek using Renowskis. It was 30 inches long and its girth was 17 inches. Tom Lustig from pittsburgh, pa.brought his son and 2 neighbor boys fishing for the evening. He caught it out on the boat in 17 ft of water off Trout Run. Roy Staszak Jr. of Morrisdale PA, brought in a 10 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. Elliotts was 8 lb. The recent rains had clouded things up a bit near shore and slowed down the action a bit. The shoreline at Trout Run, although not frozen, was scattered with loose drifting ice and slush. Fish have been mainly confined to the larger holes up stream and the access areas near the mouth. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. He caught it out in 24 ft of water straight out of Trout Run on a worm harness. Ohio River Forecast - NWSPA Real-Time Streamflow - USGSAllegheny River, Kinzua Reservoir - Water Condition Hot Line:814-726-0164, Cook ForestErie BluffsMcConnells MillMorainePresque IslePymatuning. Bass action has been great with regular bass season now in effect. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Al Banaszak (Big Al) and Barry Kovatch (Kojak) came in on Big Als BAHA CRUISERS boat with a couple nice sized Walleye. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Andrew Jack of Erie, PA brought in this 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Conditions:Perch seem to have settled in to 50 to 52' of water north of Walnut Creek. I had five go out earlier today but they were all back in by 12 noon. Finally they started. He caught it on a worm harness. Nine year old Jaiden Miller of Buffalo N.Y. brought in a 7 pound 10 ounce fish that was 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Most are being caught at Manchester hole here at Walnut Creek. Also east of Walnut Creek in the 50 ft waters. Before that, they just dribble in. Open fires, camping and cooking are prohibited, as are erecting any permanent structures. I've seen a couple get caught but nothing great just yet. Typically the strikes are hard and obvious since these "resident" walleye are often the "lunkers." A good number of sizable Lake Trout are being brought in to the Northeast Marina as well. The channel is still in process of being dredged and should be completed in the next few days. Snap weights fluctuated but mainly 40-50 then the weight plus 125-150. August 4th, 2010 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions:Walleye success has been noticeably on the rise with anglers really getting into them this past week. They were catching a few until Thanksgiving Day but on Thursday the creek was so high and so was the wind at 36 knots that it made it almost impossible to do any good. MARINA OPENING: The Marina will be open Tentatively on November 8 at 2 PM ONLY if the docks are all out. Twelve year old Justin Gillogly from Waynesburg, PA brought in an Angler Award sized Walleye. Therefore, anglers are not required to possess a Lake Erie Permit. If the marina ices over you could always use the creek launch. Jerameys (right) fish was 7 pounds 3 ounces, 28 inches long with a girth of 15 inches. Rather than purchasing these individually, a Combination Trout-Salmon/Lake Erie permit may be purchased. His color was purple. It seems that everytime we have a cold front come through they stop biting for a couple days. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. Open Future Dates: Tomorrow Aug 1st, the 4th and Sunday the 6th with more next week. Madeline won the Reel and Naomi won the rod.It seems very few of the seasoned fishermen where catching any either. Also, if parking in the South lot, park along the creek. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Reef Runner. He was fishing in 35 ft. of water west of Walnut Creek. The Lake has been rough since last Friday. 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. The Stateline ponds along Interstate 90 at the Ohio line have had very little fishing pressure lately. I have had a few boats come in with some and where from 12 -13 fish for a boat with three to five guys on board. He was out in 57 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. He caught it out in 77 ft of water on the NE side of the First Trench. Breezy and cold with lows around 10 above. Downstream at Shenango Lake, Ken Smith and a friend caught close to 100 crappies and perch, with each angler keeping their limit of crappies; but the next day, Smith could not get a single crappie bite anywhere on the lake. These are new docks and it will take longer to get them out then it did the old ones. Additionally, the conditions in one part of the lake, say off Walnut Creek Access, could be substantially different than the conditions off another part, like the North East Marina. Eleven year old Hunter DeLoe of Oil City came in with an 8 pound 12 ounce Walleye. The best time for catching is before sunrise and after sunset. It was 7 pounds 9 inches and was 27 inches long with a 15 inch girth. Report: Near perfect day for fishing Steelhead - whether onshore or in a boat. The weather has been nice for a while now and they started biting. It was 8 lb. He caught it in 55 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Monkey Puke spoon. His girth was 15 inches. Seventy year old Freeman Rathfon of Mifflinburg, PA came in with this nice 10 pound Steelhead. george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net, Got a late start. He caught it out in the first trench straight out of Walnut in 72 ft of water on a rainbow Plug. He caught his on a Wooley Bugger. Lewis Sweigart of Marietta Pa. brought in his fish. Thank you for joining us guys! It weighed 7 pounds 12 ounces, was 26 inches long, and had a girth of 18 inches. The one on the left was a citation sized one at 9 pounds 1 ounce, 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. His color was purple. It was 9 lb 5 oz and was 29 inches long with a girth of 18 inches. No Luck With Perch or Walleye?Higher than usual water temperatures typically do not have much effect on hungry panfish. Perch fishing is a bid sporadic with schools somewhat on the move and anglers having to move often to bring in their limits. His color was green. There are a couple people trying to catch something in Walnut Creek. A lot of them are getting 2, 3, maybe 5 per person but not many limits. Winter Safety Reminders: Salmon / Steelhead Pie: I caught this picture from inside the building. It was also her first fish. The area where the PA, Ohio and Canadian lines meet, or the "Triangle" as it is called has been productive. The cold days and nights will keep the ice from melting well into the beginning of April. Mother Nature was kindwith only 6 to 8" of snow although the winds and drifting were heavy attimes. The thing to look for is the water temperature to get to around 65 degrees and if the boats start trolling in front of the creeks that is a sign that the fish are staging. : 8:00 am - 6:30 pm.Friday & Saturdays: 6:00 am - 10:00 pmSundays: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm. As always, ice fishing reports vary greatly, depending on who you talk to, but in general, fish are being caught. The color for him was copper. The lake level is 2 ft below normal so that may be a problem. On Fish & Boat Commission lakes, shelters, or shanties must be removed when through fishing for the day. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------MAY 2012. They were just drifting in 36 ft of water off Trout Run when they caught most of them. Resident walleye often will come in close to shore after sunset in search of stocked smolts and shiners. He caught her in between the Stop Sign hole and Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek. Today it is 55 degrees. This is the lastest I have. He weighed in at 10 pounds 8 ounces and was 31 inches long with a girth of 17 inches. Her color was Gold and Purple. Then the office here at Walnut Creek will be closed for the season. The Erie Tribs can be a great place for the opener. Before then, they are sparse and after that they seem to slack off a little. Anglers catches in this region will mostly come from the 2014 and 2015-year classes and will average 9 inches long.Additional opportunitiesSmallmouth bass and largemouth bass fishing in 2019 should provide both good catch rates and trophy size opportunities. Tributary levels are very low and apparently adversely affecting the early exploratory steelhead runs of late August. Color was Blue. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness along with the rest. We have everything you need to make your fishing trip complete: rods, reels, lures, and bait. He was out in 53 ft of water off Elk Creek and caught it on Iridescent Reef Runner. But they are getting them in 52-53 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net, My crew got there late due to work. It was 32 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. All anglers fishing Pennsylvania waters of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, and their tributaries are required to possess a valid Lake Erie permit. Current Lake Erie water temperatures is 79 degrees off Erie. His color was watermelon. Elk Valley Sportsmen's Annual Club Kids Fishing Derby: Conditions:Other that some drifting ice off in the distance on Lake Erie, our area is slowly making the transition to Spring.very slowly. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. They didn't quite make Angler Award but he didn't care. Several brown trout were also netted this day with the many steelies. Some Nice Perch Coming In 07/14/2011: . Please don't forget to blow your horns to let the shore fishing people know you are coming. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Here is a man who caught his first Steelhead. The color was Chartreuse. Anglers jumped at the chance take advantage of good wind and wave conditions on Lake Erie. The Walleye seem to be mostly out in the First Trench. Because of vandalism, the restrooms are not open from the outside anymore nor after office hours. He caught it above the Manchester Hole on white sucker spawn. The timbers that were put in place for these diversions have held up well. Some lake perch are being caught for the patient anglers, but no big numbers yet. She caught it in Elk Creek on a Gold/Red Cleo. Here is something that George Yates from New Castle, his son Jonathan, and a fellow fisherman, Greg Lasko of Erie saw while they were out fishing off Elk Creek about 5 miles out in 70 ft of water. As of this writing the most productive perch fishing has been in 52 to 54 feet of waters off the Presque Isle condos and the point. NW Pa. fishing report: Panfish are biting, but weather could be issue Anglers are finding the large clusters or packs of boats are not always the best place to limit out. WALLEYE:The Walleye are still not cooperating either. Under moderately stained, moderately high-flow water conditions in the early fall, anglers are typically successful with nightcrawlers, egg sacks, spinners, lightweight spoons or small suspending stickbaits. As soon as the stream levels would fall this weekend, consistent rain or snow melt would cause them to rise right back up and become stained again. The whole boat limited and the color for this one was mass confusion. Then on Thursday it started laying down and became a good color. Regular Bass Season Opens This Saturday:Regular Bass season opens this Saturday. Color was Watermelon. Red plugs. Then our regular hours of: Mon - Thurs. Catching these bronze backs on light tackle drifting is a fun filled day. He caught it out in 16 ft of water west of Walnut Creek on a Tube Jig. The weather has been a usual hit and miss for the lake with the storms. Dale (dad) said why change colors if this one is working. Thirteen year old Jeramey Kehler came all the way from Reading PA for an educational trip. He caught it out in 52 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Black/Purple worm harness. It is still too warm (75 degrees). He caught it on a Little Cleo. The Walleye seem to be starting back again. . Trout season approaches:Season opens April 2. First of the Season 05/31/2013: . The creek is just full of trout. He caught it fishing into the lake from the beach at Walnut Creek. Fast moving fronts can quickly change serene conditions into capping waves in very short periods of time. I have had quite a few people go out looking for them but I haven't heard of too many people limiting. I have had a few boats going out in the past two days and coming in with some nice catches. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Then comes the steelies in October. Dakotas was 1 pound 3 ounces, 13 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Therefore, we set the Tentative Time and Date as November 8th at 2 PM. 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. Hopefully it will be taken care of before this weekend. The heads of pools, areas with drop offs and rocks, side channels and eddies are all good target areas during the winter months. As such, the numbers in the tribs can vary day to day. He caught it out in 64 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a spoon on a Dipsy Diver. We will be open 7 days a week now. Little to no ice has left anglers with a wealth of other opportunities from steelheading the tribs to shore fishing the Lake, Bay and inland waters. One of the best baits for bass are live crayfish available at some bait shops. He caught it out in 72 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Rapela Deep tail Dancer. Perch are stilled schooled north of Walnut creek in 66 to 71 feet of water. I havent heard of anyone try in close lately. Be sure to stop and visit us, or if there is something you want us to set aside and have ready for your weekend trip, just call or order online. I have had numerous people calling and asking about the Steelhead. 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. There are good numbers of fish in the tribs. Lots of 11 inch, several 12s and a couple 13 inchers. First fish was caught at 1 min. However, by this weekend, both water flow and color will likely be within parameters for decent steelhead fishing in most of the tributaries particularly for bait fishermen and hardware slingers. Most of the people I have talked to say they are getting them in 65-72 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and most are using lures/plugs. The lake is calm and the Perch are biting. Speed seemed to be hovering around 2mph. Shawn Bissett of Mather, PA brought in this nice male. For more information, contact the Walnut Creek Access area office at 814-833-2464. Sometimes not limiting but still getting them. The creel limit and size limit has not changed for the Perch and Walleye. There are Porta-Johns available for your convenience if you need to use the rest rooms when the building is not open between shifts. The wall side looks deep for small boats to pass and thats tight to the wall. You have he has the answer not only while your on the water but at home we got alot of fish and little more know how for when we go again can't wait. North of the Lighthouse on Presque Isle is still producing as well. We are to have thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday and then Monday and Tuesday the waves are supposed to go up to 2-4 ft. Lindsays was 8 pound, 29 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. If steelhead fishing isnt your preferencethis weekend, head inland for other possibilities. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. One was 9 pound 11 ounces, 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Friday the fourth the water temperature had dropped to 44 degrees from Thursdays 48 degrees. The Administration Office is now open, and you may pick up a brochure there in the lobby or get in touch with me. They seem to go in circles and come back about every 15 - 20 minutes. The people are still catching fish. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 20 inches. They were out in 55 ft. of water west of Walnut Creek. He caught it at Trout Run fishing the lake. Fishing the shoreline at Trout Run has been good with many days still seeing little or no wave action. Give it another few weeks. The boaters are just now starting to catch them in the trenches. The perch are starting to school heavily and limits are becoming conmon. No one will be here but you can stop in on the weekends and get them for whom ever. We moved to the shelter of the shore and tried for stealies. Thank you again. 5 OZ, 21 1/2" Smallmouth brought into the Walnut Creek Access, Smallmouth fishing in Presque Isle Bay and along the shoreline east of the Erie Channel has been good to spectacular. Saturday NightSnow showers likely. A lot of nice size ones. 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. Their color was Chartreuse. Sandbars Are Building In the Walnut Creek Channel: Good Luck to AllCaptain Mac RemacleM&M Fishing Charters412-715-5624. The fishing is still very spotty though. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Worm harnesses in a variety of colors have been successful with most anglers sticking to purple, chartreuse, copper and watermelon. There is of course plenty of summer left for perching and walleye chasing. End Of Season 12/15/2012: . Anywhere from 25-40 near shore and 50-75 out deeper. The waves are supposed to be 1-3 ft on Saturday and 2 ft or less on Sunday. Some people are getting Perch but not a lot. Perch are mostly being caught out in 35 to 45 ft of water either off Trout Run or straight out of Walnut Creek. Fishing out of Walnut Creek the past week has put limit catches in the cooler every trip Friday the 6th to Thursday the 12th. Walleye are very fun to catch drifting worm harness on the bottom. They are in anywhere from eight to twenty-five ft. of water. 2/1/2023. Saturday was a day with lots of change. The largest perch pack is bunched up north of the point off Presque Isle in 60 to 65 feet of water. I can see the rocks in the bottom. Walleye catches have been very good with many limits brought in. It was his first steelhead. Also, they have to wait till the weather permits and also when they all could get together as a crew. He caught it in 48 ft of water North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. They are popping up every hour. Jonathan Hershey, ten years old from Saltillo, PA brought in this Walleye for Angler Award. He caught it at the mouth of Crooked Creek using a single egg. Eleven year old Adam Melenyzer and Bill Williams of Charleroi, PA brought in a nice looking Steelhead. The docks are out atShades BeachandNortheast Marina. Danien Engle and Jeramey Kehler both of Berks County, Pa brought in a couple nice looking female fish. He caught it in Walnut Creek using a Phoebe Lure. Michelles was 8 pounds 10 ounces, 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. He caught it in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek on an Ice Blue Lure. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. So be courteous and watch for the signs in the building or call here to find out if it is open. Nice up the chain affect minnow to goby to big bronze back. The lake can be seen calm today but the water is muddy from the recent storms. These are just some of the people who caught Citation sized fish for Angler Awards. Just go super slow and give it a try. They caught them northwest of Walnut in 59 ft. of water using spoons and dipsys. The situation is a little tougher when the barb is buried. 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. It was a female and she weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce. Walleye for Angler Award too. Here's what you need to know, What kind of trout is that?Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season. Thursday NightRain and snow showers likely in the eveningthen a chance of snow showers after midnight. Mark Daniel of Edinboro, PA brought in this 10 pound Steelhead for Angler Award. Perch are about the only fish people are getting close to limiting on. Went walleye fishing and missed two. Lake shore fishing at Trout and Godfrey Runs has been good although we have seen pretty rough conditions over the last week.Bass anglers have been having some success on Presque Isle Bay when the weather cooperates.Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 59 degrees The West Erie County tribs are dropping with some color and flow as of this writing. The Upper Gravel Pit Pond, Lake Pleasant, and the East and West Basin Ponds at Presque Isle State Park have been open and part of the Early Season Trout Stocked Waters Program. We have had enough rain to keep the water levels reasonable with some flow. This weekend is supposed to be very windy with gusts of 30 knots. Conditions:Signs of Steelhead season have been evident with cool breezy nights and white cap days however, daytime temperatures have been very warm and we have had little to no rainfall for several weeks. They color was Black and Silver. Although many fish are normally caught deep, a lot of the walleye are suspending at shallower depths. Martin Luther King Jr DayCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. It was 13 ounces, 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Dakotas was 14 ounces, 12 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Each device shall contain a single fishing line with no more than three hooks attached to each line. 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. Fourteen year old Tori Smith brought in a 1 pound 1 ounce Perch. Both colors were green. Watermelon worm harness was the bait. He caught it on Thursday but didnt bring it in until Friday to get weighed. He caught it in 60 ft of water East of Walnut out from the Condos. Nice steelie caught on a black reef runner. Lord willing we will see ya in the spring. The Walleye seem to be hitting pretty good. Catch rates have been fair to good off the old International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek in similar depths. It is probably not too early to do some early morning trolling near the mouths or to be trying your luck along the shorelines or along the "Wall" at Walnut Creek. Eight year old Brendan Hanlon of Silver Springs, MD brought in his Angler Award sized Perch.