Fishing Reports

Not much has changed with conditions still being poor. Erie needs rain to get our fish moving into the tributaries. As of now most of the action is happening in the lake or right at the mouths. First light and night are the best times to go. Salmon season in NY is winding down with fish still being caught. Most anglers traveling up there are going to target brown trout or steelhead now. Continue to watch the weather for rain that could improve fishing. Good luck to every one going out this week. TIGHT LINES!

Steelhead fishing still continues to be difficult due to weather conditions. With no rain in site for at least another week the fishing will continue to stay the same. Some anglers are finding fish in the mouths of the tribs along with the lake its self. Best times are going to be first light and late into the evening and night. Continue to watch the weather for rain, good luck to every one over the weekend. TIGHT LINES!

Over the weekend many anglers expressed that the fishing was extremely difficult. This is due to many factors with lake temp, low water and over angler pressure. We desperately need some cold rain to fall in Erie to get things moving faster. Till we get that the fishing will continue to be difficult with fish not staying around. South of Erie most of the trout streams have now received there fall stockings. The conditions are also difficult on those streams with low and clear. Be on the look out for rain in the future to help the fishing and good luck to every one going out over the week. TIGHT LINES!

The past week of steelhead fishing has remained difficult, with reports of few fish being caught and streams continuing to run low and clear. We received some much-needed rain this morning, but it may not be enough to make a significant impact. However, it could provide a short window of improved conditions for anglers. Reports of fish being caught have been concentrated in the lower sections of the creeks near their mouths, though overall fishing remains slow. For now, we’re still waiting on more substantial rainfall to raise stream levels and really kick-start the steelhead season.

Erie continues to need rain to help with fishing our local steelhead tributaries. Much of next week has rain in the forecast and we will see if it falls in the right spots to help fishing. Some anglers are experiencing action at first light or during the night at the mouths. Best baits for doing this is throwing spoons or spinners or floating some sort of bait under a bobber. Keep an eye out for rain this coming week and good luck to every one going out. TIGHT LINES!

Erie tribs are in desperate need of rain to bring the flows up. Anglers are catching fish but the water is low and clear and warm. Most actions is happening by the mouths of the tribs or in the lake. First light in the morning and last light into the night are the best times to target fish. Anglers are using a variety of different baits from spoons and spinners to jigs under a float. Be on the look out for future rain to help with the fishing and good luck to every one going out over the weekend. TIGHT LINES!

We are in desperate need of rain here in Erie for the tributaries. Steelhead fishing has been on the rougher side because of that. People are catching fish but its at first or last light most of the time. Continue to check the weather for rain in the future and where it falls to impact the streams. Good luck to every one going out and be safe. TIGHT LINES !

Fall is finally here! Which brings a ton of fishing opportunity to our area. Steelhead fishing is just starting to pick up with many anglers already finding fish off the beaches in the morning and evening. Best lures to target these fish would be spoons or spinners. NY is in full swing with salmon season almost every Lake Ontario tributary having fish in them. There is a short fall bite also for smallmouth bass out in the main lake that many anglers will take advantage of. Good luck to every one going out and be safe. TIGHT LINES.

Over the next few weeks we are going to see a seasonal switch. If you are a walleye fisherman, fish in the Ohio area will push back in shallow at night time so you can troll for them or cast. Here in PA anglers will start to cast off shore again and do some shallow water trolling. NY and Michigan are in full swing with King Salmon. This will get better over the next couple weeks, after that Steelhead will follow also. Here in PA anglers are catching some steelhead first thing in the morning and in the evening on spoons and spinners. Good luck to every one going out and be safe. TIGHT LINES.

Walleye reports have been starting to slow down. The season is starting to come to an end. Anglers are still going out and finding fish but they are scattered slightly, 65-75FOW still is the ticket. Steelhead are starting to show up in the mornings and evenings in front of tribs. Anglers are having success with spoons and spinners. NY salmon season is in full swing in some tribs and just starting in others. The next 3 weeks in NY will be prime salmon fishing, followed by steelhead. Good luck to every one going out this weekend and be safe. TIGHT LINES!