Five year old Mathew Kohler of Cranberry Township, Pa brought in a 9 pound 1 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Set your indicator at the right depth to get your fly right on the bottom, and drift it naturally with the current. Walnut Creek Access Area: Spring clean up has begun at the Walnut Creek Access Area with equipment working to clear the debris that has built up from the winter waves. East End Angler, 4702 East Lake Road; 814-898-3474, FishUSA Pro Shop, 6960 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview; 800-922-1219, Poor Richards Bait & Tackle, 6821 West Lake Road, Lake City; 814-474-5623, Elk Creek Sports, 10543 Old Lake Road, Lake City; 814-774-8755, Tudor Hook-N-Nook, 10079 Cross Station Ext., Girard; 814-323-5886, Richters Bait & Tackle, 2936 Williamsfield Road, Jamestown, PA; 724-932-5372, Perch Pirate Head Boat, East Canal Basin, State St., Erie; 814-746-5809, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Thirteen year old Levi Garrett of Claysville, PA got an Angler Award for his Walleye. A few steelhead have been caught at daybreak along the wall at the Walnut Creek Access but the definitive word is few. It was 30 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. I have had quite a few people tell me that they are hearing about Steelhead in the creeks. Fifteen year old Ryan Johnston of Erie, PA brought in a Yellow Perch that was 1 pound and ounce, 12 inches long, and a 9 inch girth. The docks are 10 ft longer so now we should be able to get closer to three boats at a time on each dockside. Website www.poorrichardserie.com. North of the Lighthouse on Presque Isle is still producing as well. He caught it on a Black Thunder stick. It was 8 pounds 12 ounces and was 30 inches long with a 16 inch girth. So, you will see a bit of an updated and new look. John Paulick of Charleroi, Pa brought in the first fish caught after the Basin opened. It seems that for every couple of nice days that comes up there are a few bad days to follow. You must set the hook quickly, but softly, to avoid breaking your tippet. The boats are going out up to 35 ft of water and coming in with some Perch. Also, watch for all directional signs on the premises. Bait: Popular trout baits include corn, red worms, night crawlers, crickets, salmon eggs (fresh cured or jarred types in different colors), the powerbaits, marshmallows and emerald shiners (everyone has a favorite secret weapon). She caught it out in 46 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek using Emerald Shiners. We stock our store accordingly. Walleye. Late summer early fall weather on Lake Erie can be tricky for boats and anglers alike and this past week has been typical. Catch rates have been good off the International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek. As the Lake water temperatures continue to rise Walleye and Perch fishing has been off and on, as always, depending on who you talk to. The use of internal combustion engines is PROHIBITED. He caught it at the Water falls in Walnut Creek on sucker spawn. I also have about 30 cars over in the south lot with people fishing in the creek. 5 until we get some rain. Happy Holidays:Best wishes for a wonderful and safe Holiday Season from all the PFBC Officers and personnel along Pennsylvania's Great North Coast. Conditions:As of late a dozen people will give you a dozen different reports. The lake can be seen calm today but the water is muddy from the recent storms. I was told by a regular (Bruce) that the North winds are good for catching the fish. Suckers can be caught on just about any tackle. People going out for Perch are getting them in anywhere from 48 ft to 60 ft mostly straight out of Walnut and then going east a little. Brad Dickey of Mechanicsburg, PA caught his first Steelhead. Fishing on the 29th was excellent with 30 hookups. He caught his on a Wooley Bugger. Trolled trout run for 3 hours, 1 knock off. Anglers unable to take to the Lake can find good smallmouth fishing from the shore on the south side of Presque Isle State Park and along the North and South Piers along the Erie Channel. A good many yellow perch were also caught. They both were caught in 20 ft. of water between Trout Run and Godfrey using plugs. I work here four days- 40 hours out of the week and I have yet to see anyone catch a Steel head unless they brought it in off the lake while Walleyeing. Also, I have had people ask me about the lifetime. These subtle winter strikes are often over looked and simply may be the difference between the the angler "that is hammering them" and the rest of the crowd that hasn't had a hook up. Coles was 7 pounds 12 ounces, 28 inches long with a girth of 15 inches. David caught it and Ryan netted it. The fishing has been better this year than in the past four years. They caught them both out in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worm harnesses. Sunday 8/11/2013 fishing was AWESOME! He caught it North of Manchester Falls on Walnut Creek on Salmon egg sack. (For a nominal fee, you can enjoy a great breakfast at sunrise at the Legion Park picnic pavilion.) These are new docks and it will take longer to get them out then it did the old ones. He caught it on the South side of the Marina in Walnut Creek, north of the Stop sign hole. Pulled the boat today. She was using Orange Power Bait. Phone Number (814) 474-5623. Fish will be easily spooked and not as aggressive in the colder temperatures. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek. Martin Luther King Jr DayCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Resident walleye often will come in close to shore after sunset in search of stocked smolts and shiners. It was 14 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Eight year old Paul E. Martin of West Mifflin brought in his first Steelhead. UPDATE OF WALNUT CREEK MARINA MEMORIAL WALL ------JUNE 2013. This lake can be dangerous and I hope to see everyone back again and again. No boats are trolling in front of the creeks yet either. He caught it on a worm harness. Too much, some might say. Walleye and Perch both seem to be very hard to find since the lake turned over. She caught it out in 70 ft of water off Trout Run on a Fire Tiger plug. Congestion at the Walnut Creek Access: Conditions: Varied reports have come in over the last week which would be consistent with the variety of wind and wave conditions we have been experiencing. 7 oz. I have had reports that one or two Steelhead have been caught but they must have come in from the rough waters. Sunday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. I know the boats that are going out are coming in with a few and about every 10 boats that go out there are 3-4 that limit. 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. Although Lake temperatures are a little cold yet for migratory walleye, early season anglers will be trying their luck along the shorelines near the Walnut access area and Trout and Godfrey runs. He caught it out in 56 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and a little East. He caught it out in 15 ft of water West of Walnut on a worm harness. Current Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 56 degrees. Looks like we will likely have low and clear conditions on the Erie tributaries throughout the weekend, with the potential for some rain/snow mix on Sunday. Trout Run: The steelhead breeding stock is backed up heavily at the Trout Run Nursery waters where Route 98 ends at Lake Erie. He was caught using a crawler harness and the color was Purple. They caught it out in the 1st Trench in 74 ft of water on a worm harness. Fifteen year old Raquel Gold and her sister ErikaRose of Jeannette, PA brought in theirs for Angler Award. If you can get to Erie before this weather changes, this should be one of your best trips of the summer. There were a few brave souls out deep with the waves averaging 3-5ft. His color harness was Blue. The unusually mild winter continues for the area as it has in many areas. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. There's water in the creek and the color is good. Conditions: Area tribs have been running very clear with some flow remaining. Give it another few weeks. The money from the sale of the pavers goes into an endowment fund at the Erie Community Foundation to pay for upkeep and maintenance of the wall and the garden into perpetuity. We are looking for the Walleye bite to start when the water temps get up another 5-7 degrees. Therefore, no one has been out to go fishing since then. It was 25 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. A good number of browns are being caught along with many citation size steelhead. Eight year old Christopher Malicki of Pittsburgh, PA brought in this 8 pound 1 ounce, 27 inches long and a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a Reef Runner. Steelhead Fishing Picking Up 10/10/2008: . Fishing line tangled in a prop can damage an outdrive seal causing oil leaks and possibly extensive damage. During the winter, fish typically hold in areas with less current than during warmer periods of the year. The heads of pools, areas with drop offs and rocks, side channels and eddies are all good target areas during the winter months. The spoon color was pink. His color was Copper. Because the waves were bad out deep a lot of boats trolled in front of the streams. Most of the fish are being caught up in Walnut Creek above the Manchester Bridge by the Chutes and above. 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. The Marina is often one of the first areas targeted for ice fishing. The water depth for them are anywhere from 48 ft to 55 ft. Cleveland is calling for 2-4 ft waves for the rest to this weekend but they change the report (4) times a day. Look up D. D. Rod father captain Dan explains what his set ups are and how they are used and any ? Windy with highs in the lower 30s. Conditions:Great Walleye fishing continues to be the story for the area with the season at its peak. 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. Thursdays first fish was over 20 inches. A 15-inch minimum size limit is in effect during the entire season for walleye. They are calling for: Friday 40 % chance of showers. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole on Walnut Creek using a minnow. His was 7 pounds 10 ounces, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Lewis Sweigart of Marietta Pa. brought in his fish. Please note that new regulations were implemented for largemouth and smallmouth bass for the 2019 fishing season. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. It was 9 inches long. He caught it in 59 ft of water off the Light House off the Peninsula. We have 4-5 ft waves and tomorrow they are supposed to be 2-4 ft. Hopefully the weather will start cooperating and you can get down to fishing. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. It was 24 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. Here is Eleven year old Zoe Chaney of Erie, PA with her 8 pound 3 ounce Walleye. October Steelhead and Late September Walleye: . was 24 inches long and 11 inch girth. He was 11 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 19 inch girth. Bruce Roland of Erie, PA brought in a 13 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. Chris Devore of Cambridge Springs, PA brought in a 9 pound 2 ounce Walleye and received an Angler Award for it. Shannon Sitter of East Springfield showed off her fish too. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. 115 ft back on a Big Dipsy. Most people are getting them off shore in anywhere from 8 ft to 25 ft or water. Hands on Walleye Fishing in August 2008 aboard the SeaWolf: , WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/13/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 08/06/2008: Erie area Erie, PA. Water levels remain very low in the tribs however, some rainfall is predicted for this week. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. I will blow the whistle at 2 PM if the docks are out and I also will take a picture of the first fish and put it on the web site. Not too many being caught in the daytime. The Walleye seem to be coming along pretty good now. The long awaited perch schools are starting to form both off the point at Presque Isle in 40-42' of water and due north off of Walnut Creek. The color was Black. This ice is not solid or stable and should be considered unsafe. Little or no snow accumulation. Michael Schmitt of Harmony, PA brought in an 8 pound 14 ounce Walleye. The weather has not been co-operating for the boaters lately. Anglers have still been a bit cautious on investing the fuel to search for fish and seem to be waiting for better reports. Saturday: Northeast Winds / 5-15 knots becoming East / 1-3 ft waves. Here are three kids from Rural Valley, Pa. who went out and came in with a nice bunch of Perch. He caught it at the Stop Sign hole at Walnut Creek on Crystal Meth fly. Every body caught a good many bass. He caught it out in 35 ft of water off Trout Run using Stick bait. The office has 2009 licenses available along with many of the PFBC publications. A lot of the big ones getting caught seem to be out in 70 to 74 ft of water West of here. Eleven year old Lexi Mummert of Charleston, SC. Current Lake temperature is still a warm 68 degrees. Large mouth bass came on the line in numbers as the month neared the middle. The Walleye have started becoming hard to find. Anglers are still bringing in the perch and walleye, but in lessor numbers. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. Scott Waltz of Slippery Rock brought in a 9 pound 12 ounce Walleye. Some steelies have been caught at the mouth of Trout Run. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing are 47 degrees off Toledo, 40 degrees off Cleveland and 44 degrees off the Port of Erie. It was 13 inches long and had a 10 inch girth. Caught a few good size walleye and missed a big steelie at the boat. The captain enjoys catching a few of these tackle busting smallies.Water temp in the bay was 61 degrees. They both were caught out in 60 ft of water East of Walnut Creek on Emerald shiners cut in half. That goes for the Perch too.
Daily Lake Erie - Canada Fishing Reports (January 2023) - FishingBooker Hers was 25 inches long and 15 inches for the girth. Rough water has had boaters flipping the coin as to when to go out, but those that can take a little pounding, don't get sick, and respect what Lake Erie can dish out, have been rewarded with good perch catches in 60 plus feet of water and fair to good numbers of walleye. It will reopen on April 6, 2013. Walleye are still being caught in shallower waters, 35 to 45 feet although many boats are beginning to move out the the trenches.
Poor Richards Bait And Tackle - Fairview - WorldPlaces It is supposed to have Thunderstorms starting Friday night and continuing until Monday. By then maybe some of the fish will have schooled up again. She was 23 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Other than that enjoy and have fun. Look For the water temperature to go around 65 degrees and look for boats trolling in front of the creeks. He caught it 4 miles straight out of Walnut Creek in 48 ft of water on a minnow with a Chartreuse spreader. Fishing was good for these bronze backs. Anglers are advised that ice conditions should now be considered unsafe. It was 12 ounces, 11 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing is a bit warmer than normal at 75 degrees off Erie. The man who caught it was Dick Mosbacher of Erie. You Dont Have to Smoke All of Them: Eleven year old Jordan Preteroti of Muse, PA brought in this beauty. Eight year old Matthew Bond of Erie brought in a 7 pound 2 ounce Walleye for Junior Angler Award. The best area of the river seems to be the lower part of Lawrence County. A number of anglers are claimed to be marking sizable schools at times although they just aren't hitting hard yet. I havent had many boats go out and no one seems to be catching any fish yet. Last Reminder for Fish for Free Day:This Sunday, June 3rd is second and final Fish for Free Day for this year. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. The boats are out front trolling at the mouth of the Creeks. Action was good along the drop off areas near Perrys Monument and surrounding area. Anglers are catching multiple Steelhead on every trip, especially after a recent rain. It was 22 inches long and had a girth of 13 inches. Bass fishing continues to be good. The minimum size is 15" with a daily creel limit of 6 fish. 50-52' of water due north of the Walnut Creek channel and slightly west is the hot area. They seem to be evasive. Ten year old Zack Ansinger brought in a 6 pound 2 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. It was 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches long. Abundance of steelies are stacked up in Trout Run. West County trib conditions as of this writing were clear with good flow. The big one was 9 pound 10 ounces and it was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Gomer1981. I saw "Seawolf" Charters make two trips so the fishing must have been good. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The Walnut Creek Access was bulging at the seams over the weekend with an overlap of steelhead anglers and boaters getting in some late season perch and walleye fishing. Here is Joe Novak with one of his catch. This past weekend we were faced with very cold temperatures and abundant snowfall. It lets them know you are coming and it also gives them time to reel in their lines. From what I have been hearing the Perch are anywhere from 48 ft to 55 ft of water. It was caught using a Blood Dot and artificial egg. Blessings;
[email protected] www.fisherofmen.net. Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. The channel is still in process of being dredged and should be completed in the next few days. It was 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 29 inches long with a 16 inch girth. There are a few stragglers coming in but it is not the run. Photo: 6 LB. I had reports of the boats trolling right through the Perch pack. The key is finding them. Eleven year old Carter Ryback of Erie, PA brought in his 7 pound 7 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. Thursday NightRain and snow showers likely in the eveningthen a chance of snow showers after midnight. The water temperature at this writing is 73 degrees and we are not scheduled for any cold weather or rain for at least another week if not longer. She caught it out in 50 ft. of water on an emerald shiner. He caught his on a Woolly Bugger, Black/Green was his color. Eleven year old Dakota Parrett of Girard, PA brought in a 9 pound 10 ounce Walleye for Angler Award, It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. The caught them out in 70 ft of water West of Elk Creek on Renowskys. The season is by no means over. Shane Yarger also brought in this 8 lb Steel head. I apologize to the guy in kayak I got too close to. It is a six point buck. Area Reminders:Anglers are reminded that fishing at the mouth of Godfrey Run is "walk in only" from the top of the hill and like Trout Run, anglers are not permitted to fish within 50 yards of the mouth between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM the following day. They were caught on maggot, minnow and rooster tail, north of the Stop sign hole in Walnut Creek. Things just havent been going to well this year so far. The meeting is designed to allow participants to visit presentation booths, engage in discussions, and to hear a brief presentation by engineers and others involved in the project. Before that, they just dribble in. Up in the creek they are picking at them but the stream is low and clear. I have heard the boats picking them up out in the trenches but I have not heard of one getting caught anywhere near shore. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 15 inches. They were out in 68 ft of water off Elk Creek and he caught it on a Renosky Fire Tiger lure. Action at Trout Run on Saturday the 10th was real slow fishing the lake from shore. That is when most of these fish were caught. Then we went and anchored in 60-61ft of water off Elk (9.5 miles northwest of launch). The small "cookie" size dipseys or flat lines with crawler harnesses are bringing them in. The Marina office building will close this Sunday for our seasonal hours. Steelhead can be found throughout lower Elk near the access area. Bass action has been pretty consistent throughout the Presque Isle Bay and along the shoreline. 20 on Walnut and to the Legion Hole on Elk Creek. He caught it in 56 ft of water straight North of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. 30ft back. We have a Tentative Date and Time of November 8 at 2 PM for the marina to open for fishing. West County tributary conditions as of this writing were up and flowing well. A call to a bait shop or marina may be your best source for information about actual conditions on the lake at your launch site. Ten year old Logan Osborn of Harborcreek, PA came in with an Angler Award sized Walleye. Users are reminded that the Petroleum Center vehicle bridge has been closed. It was 30 inches long and its girth was 17 inches. Nice smallmouth were there to be caught putting smiles on faces but not in large numbers. All in all we had some great small mouth drift fishing action aboard the "SeaWolf" all day. Lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 53 degrees. Smallmouth bass fishing is flourishing along the lake shore in 20 to 30' of water. But when they shut down no one can catch them. Good Job. On this day the captain caught at 7 and a 1/2 pound walleye.
PFBC to require permits for those wanting to stock their own fish It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Conditions: Weekend fishing was fair to good with a mix of fresh and blackened fish throughout the tribs. Here are three friends who came up to Walnut Creek on a trip that was planned for thirteen years. Twelve year old Tim Kelly of Boston MA, brought in a 4 pound 10 ounce Small Mouth Bass for Junior Angler Award . They were being caught in 50-60 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek and also a little area in front of Trout Run in 40 ft of water. Secrets to success are patience, keeping quiet and not using any light. There has been no rain for a while even though I have been told that people are thinking we got rain with the winds. The end of September was good for putting nice size walleye in the cooler. The channel is washed in on the west side from the winter and is yet to be dredged. Lately the big eyes have been in the cooler. Good size fish were hitting and dancing on the water. On Fish & Boat Commission lakes, shelters, or shanties must be removed when through fishing for the day. He caught it out in 30 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on worms. The Walnut channel seems to be holding a fair number of fish as of this writing as evidenced by the number caught this past weekend. It was 8 lb. Colors: Red/Black/Chartreuse. Spin anglers along the wall and the Project waters were doing well on the powerbaits, fresh skein, colored egg sacks and live shiners. Earlier this week temperatures soared into the upper eighties slowing the steelhead migration but at the same time allowing boaters to continue to take to the Lake for perch and walleye. 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. Good schools have been also observed Northwest of Seagull point on Presque Isle. Although the nights have been cool, the lack of rain has left but a trickle in many areas and fish stacking up in the gin clear waters near the mouths. He caught it in the Manchester Hole on Walnut Creek using a Pink Trout worm. Write a Report. It was 1 lb and was 13 inches long with a 9 inch girth. Philip Diehl of Hollidaysburg PA brought in an 11 pound 1 ounce female Steelhead. 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. Eleven year old Autumn Anderson came in with a nice Angler Award sized Walleye. Twelve year old Justin Gillogly from Waynesburg, PA brought in an Angler Award sized Walleye. He caught it out in 65 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness. The lake has been really rough this week. Thirteen year old Joe Efaw of Mannington, West Virginia came in with a 1 pound 7 ounce Perch. The other one was 8 pounds, 28 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. The current Lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 73 degrees, off Cleveland, 74 degrees and off Erie 74 degrees. WALNUT CREEK ACCESS CHANNEL: For more information contact: Keith Edwards,
[email protected], 814-336-2426, PA Fish & Boat Commission issues boating safety advisory to Walnut Creek boaters and anglers. Current Lake Erie Water temperature off Toledo is 76 degrees, off Cleveland, 76 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 77 degrees. The tribs are still very low and there hasn't been any evidence of early staging at the mouths. Current Lake Erie Water temperatures as of this writing are 74 degrees off Toledo, 71 degrees off Cleveland, and 73 degrees off the Port of Erie. Fifteen year old Ethan Bryan of Slippery Rock, PA brought this 6 pound 8 ounce Walleye in for Junior Angler Award. Area temperatures cracked 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon accelerating the ice meltdown around the area. He caught it in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm. ThursdayCloudy with a chance of snow earlymixing with rain in the afternoon. So, please be courteous. It was 29 1/2 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Winter Fishing Tip:Allowing your reel to get wet in freezing weather can render the drag system ineffective. 25' - 40' of water due north of Walnut Creek and west to Trout Run. The lake temperature is 75 degrees at this writing and we just had a little rain last night that didnt do a thing to bring the creek up any. The catch anticipation has been so great with the fish decide whose turn it is that lunches have been neglected for shore use or we just bring in the lines and take time out for lunch. Most of the creeks are very low and clear. Walleye. The perch packs off the light house beach and Walnut creek numbered in the hundreds this past Sunday. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. He caught it out in the first trench straight out of Walnut in 72 ft of water on a rainbow Plug. The Gravel pit, although not a large body of water, is quite deep. He caught his in 32 ft of water in front of the clay banks at Godfrey Run. Successful anglers say even a lit cigarette can scare them away from the shore at night. It was 9 pound 10 ounce, 28 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Gerald caught him in the Walnut Creek channel on a Little Cleo color was fluorescent blue and white. Friday the fourth the water temperature had dropped to 44 degrees from Thursdays 48 degrees. Trolled from Walnut to Trout. The weather this weekend looks great. Anglers have been doing well in Presque Isle bay at near the end of the Peninsula both from boat and along the shoreline. He caught it while standing in the lake at the mouth of Walnut Creek. Tom Kuhar of Niles, OH brought this nice Angler Award sized Steelhead in. It is still low and clear. It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. Also, make sure to watch all the signs on the property. Earlier this week a couple boats said they did pick up a couple in the mouth so they are starting to come in from the trenches. Most of the boats are going out to Godfrey and Elk Creek and even further west to find them. Good Perch catches were reported off and around the East Avenue Launch ramps this past weekend with a fair number of jumbos landed. He caught this steelhead on a spoon, northeast of Walnut Creek in 50 ft of water on a Pink, silver, and blue spoon. He caught it in 60 ft of water West of Elk Creek on a worm harness.