Fishing Reports

Hopefully everyone had a good Easter weekend. If you were able to get out to fish over the weekend some perch, smallmouth , largemouth and some pike have been reported in Presque Isle Bay. Also, some smallmouth have been caught in the tributaries. Today looks like a blow day , but with the weather looking to continue to warm up the next couple days, the fishing should continue to improve. Best of luck to everyone who gets out!

With the weather warming up the fishing is starting to heat up. Smallmouth fishing is slowly starting to pick up in the tributaries and in Presque Isle Bay with fish moving in. Also, panfish, specifically perch continue to be caught around Presque Isle Bay. Also, at Pymatuning good numbers of perch and crappie are being caught. Some anglers are fishing for Walleye , but most reports have been that it has been slow , but fish are being caught,

Over the weekend there was a mix of different species caught. Anglers out in the man lake trolling caught a decent amount of brown trout and steelhead. As far as the Erie tributaries, its starting to come to an end. Smallmouth and suckers are showing up on the lower sections of the tributaries. Anglers in the bay over the weekend caught a mix of panfish, bass and pike. Water still needs to get a warmer but its a good start. It can only get better from here on. Good luck to every one and TIGHT LINES !

Going into the weekend Erie Tributaries should should have good flow with the rain the last few days. Steelhead are still being caught on the lower sections but it is coming to an end. Brown trout are still in spots that they did stockings for the opening day of trout. Some reports of Smallmouth being caught at the mouths of the Tributaries. With warmer temps in the future this can only get better. Panfish and perch are still being caught in the bay. Moving around to find the fish is the key for success. Pike are being caught around the Peninsula also with soft swimbaits and hard baits. Good luck to every one going out. TIGHT LINES!

Over the weekend was a tough opening day of trout for NW PA. Some anglers had luck on creek and streams that were smaller. Most of the Erie tributaries have been stocked with brown trout for the opener. Everything south of Erie has also been stocked. Anglers are starting to find good sized panfish and perch in the Presque Isle Bay. Most are having luck on either drop shot rigs or jig and bobber. As for trout baits it was a mix between classic spinners like rooster tails and anglers using bait. TIGHT LINES!

We hope everyone enjoyed an excellent weekend on the ice! There is 9+” of ice off Chestnut, and many people took advantage of that this weekend. Perch reports are mostly good, many keeper size fish are being taken out deep off Chestnut and Liberty. Most anglers are leaving happy. Stop in for all of your ice fishing needs!

Misery Bay & Horseshoe Pond: 5-6” – Off Chestnut: 5-7” – Head of the Bay: 5” (some softer spots were found there this weekend so use caution) The next few days of frigid temps should help. Keep in mind that ice conditions can change rapidly and that you should always carry proper safety equipment. Not many people out this morning, it’s bitter cold and very windy. Reports were mixed from the weekend. Misery seems to be fishing tough, with fish showing signs of pressure, but there are perch, bluegill, and crappie to be caught if you put the time in. Elsewhere in the bay, some did well perch fishing, mostly those that decided to head deeper. We still have lots of ice fishing ahead of us, so stop in and get stocked up! Good luck and be safe out there!

As of Sunday afternoon, about 4-5” of ice on Misery and Horseshoe, roughly 4” on Marina Lake, and about 3” at the head of the bay. Shoreline ice was not great at the head of the bay. Keep in mind that ice conditions can change based on wind and snowfall. Be safe out there and good luck!

There are about 20 huts on Misery and more people heading out by the minute. Everyone is going out from the main parking lot on the North side of the bay. The shoreline ice near the pull offs on the West side of the bay looks pretty sketchy. Just a few huts in Horseshoe, but the ice looked okay there. The ice at the head of the bay did not look very good. There has been a good bit of snow on it, and it looks like soft, white ice a good ways out. Probably going to need some more time before that is a for sure safe bet. Good luck and be safe out there! We have all of your ice fishing needs here at the Pro Shop!

For the die hards out there, the tribs still have some open water on them! Slush is present, as well as ice on the edges, but they’re fishable. This won’t last long though. Walnut Marina is iced up, and the rest of the creek will probably be mostly ice by tomorrow. We’re going to be ice fishing any day now! We have all of your ice fishing needs – rods, reels, line, jigs, augers, heaters, huts, and more. Stop in and stock up!