WCO Report for Erie County 09/07/2011: Erie area, PA,
WCO Report Posted: September 07, 2011

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Posted by DWCO Randy Leighton on September 07, 2011 at 04:15:58:

September 7th, 2012

West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com

Conditions:

This past weekend brought a number of fronts through the area with ominous skies and rough Lake conditions. Boaters were few and far between On the plus side, night time temperatures have been dropping which should help the steelhead migration along.

A few steelhead have been caught at daybreak along the wall at the Walnut Creek Access but the definitive word is few. A very small pod of fish has been observed off and on in the Walnut channel and there are actually a few fish that have made it upstream to the project waters . Be advised, his is not the starting gun of the season, but it is an indication that conditions are starting to change and a few fish are starting the day break exploratory runs. The tribs are exceptionally low and clear. The Walnut project waters diversion is continues to do its job well directing water into the holes holes and keeping and keeping them clear. The timbers that were put in place for these diversions have held up well.


A good number of steelhead have been brought in from the deeper waters of the lake when conditions permit.

Perch fishing should remain good for a while wind and waves permitting with walleye catches beginning to taper as the lake temperatures drop.


Current Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing is a bit warmer than normal at 75 degrees off Erie. Current tributary conditions are very low and clear.

Overnight Anglers and Boaters Using the Walnut Creek Access Area: The Fall steelhead season is fast approaching in Erie County and anglers should be aware that camping on Fish and Boat Commission property is unlawful. Access areas include, Walnut Creek Access Area, Elk Creek Access Area, Sterrettania Access Area, Fairview Gravel Pits, North East Access Area and Eaton Reservoir.


Section 741 (a) Regulation 53.2 (a)

It is unlawful for a person to camp overnight on or in Commission-owned or controlled property or waters, to erect a tent or other device used for, or capable of being used for cooking or sleeping, or to build or maintain open fires on such property.


You are in violation of this section if you are sleeping in a vehicle, camper or motorhome on PA Fish and Boat Commission Property.


Please make other accommodations for overnight stays while fishing or boating. Any questions can be directed to the PA Fish and Boat Commission, Bureau of Law Enforcement, Northwest Region Office at (814) 337-0444

Support Your Local Sportsmen's Clubs:
The PA Steelhead Association will have their monthly meeting Wednesday September 14th at 7:00 PM. at the American Legion Post on Route 5 just East of the Airport. Tickets will be available at the meeting for the annual "Big Run Raffle and Banquet". Your support at this meeting will be appreciated and as always, the public is welcome. Founded in 1996, the Association was created by avid steelhead anglers to develop landowner cooperation, maintain a professional relationship with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and actively support the 3 C U Trout Association.


The S.O.N.S. will have there first meeting of the fall season on Monday September 26th at 7:30 PM at

The S.O.N.S. (Save Our Native Species) of Lake Erie Fishing Club is an active organization of over 2000 members.
The S.O.N.S. will have there first meeting of the fall season on Monday September 25th at 7:30 PM at the Polish Falcon's Club 431 East 3rd St. Erie, PA

The S.O.N.S. (Save Our Native Species) of Lake Erie Fishing Club is an active organization of over 2000 members. Established in 1981, they are dedicated to the improvement of fishing on Lake Erie and its Pennsylvania tributaries. The organization has acted as a lobbyist for regulations supporting the growth of the Lake Erie fishery. They are members of the Cooperative Nursery Branch of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Through this alliance they have established a fish hatchery that annually produces and stocks approximately 1 million Walleye and 2 million Yellow Perch into Presque Isle Bay. Steelhead and Brown Trout are also produced in the hatchery. The S.O.N.S. also participate in the P.F.B.C. adopt-a-stream program. They are active in the clean up and stocking of Cascade creek, a previously polluted stream which was a receptor of industrial out fall. The Club, partnered with the P.F.B.C., has annually built and placed appropriate structures in the waters of Presque Isle Bay which provide habitat for the fish that call these waters their home.

The S.O.N.S. have stood in the forefront to support free public access to the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. As a result of the clubs encouragement, ordinances and regulations have been enacted in the City of Erie that provide for free public access in all new developments on Presque Isle Bay.

The S.O.N.S. are always looking for more members and support. For more information and on this great organization go to Save Our Native Species

The S.O.N.S. (Save Our Native Species) of Lake Erie Fishing Club is an active organization of over 2000 members. Established in 1981, they are dedicated to the improvement of fishing on Lake Erie and its Pennsylvania tributaries. The organization has acted as a lobbyist for regulations supporting the growth of the Lake Erie fishery. They are members of the Cooperative Nursery Branch of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Through this alliance they have established a fish hatchery that annually produces and stocks approximately 1 million Walleye and 2 million Yellow Perch into Presque Isle Bay. Steelhead and Brown Trout are also produced in the hatchery. The S.O.N.S. also participate in the P.F.B.C. adopt-a-stream program. They are active in the clean up and stocking of Cascade creek, a previously polluted stream which was a receptor of industrial out fall. The Club, partnered with the P.F.B.C., has annually built and placed appropriate structures in the waters of Presque Isle Bay which provide habitat for the fish that call these waters their home.

The S.O.N.S. have stood in the forefront to support free public access to the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. As a result of the clubs encouragement, ordinances and regulations have been enacted in the City of Erie that provide for free public access in all new developments on Presque Isle Bay.

The S.O.N.S. are always looking for more members and support. For more information and on this great organization go to Save Our Native Species

rs. Established in 1981, they are dedicated to the improvement of fishing on Lake Erie and its Pennsylvania tributaries. The organization has acted as a lobbyist for regulations supporting the growth of the Lake Erie fishery. They are members of the Cooperative Nursery Branch of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Through this alliance they have established a fish hatchery that annually produces and stocks approximately 1 million Walleye and 2 million Yellow Perch into Presque Isle Bay. Steelhead and Brown Trout are also produced in the hatchery. The S.O.N.S. also participate in the P.F.B.C. adopt-a-stream program. They are active in the clean up and stocking of Cascade creek, a previously polluted stream which was a receptor of industrial out fall. The Club, partnered with the P.F.B.C., has annually built and placed appropriate structures in the waters of Presque Isle Bay which provide habitat for the fish that call these waters their home.

The S.O.N.S. have stood in the forefront to support free public access to the waters of Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie. As a result of the clubs encouragement, ordinances and regulations have been enacted in the City of Erie that provide for free public access in all new developments on Presque Isle Bay.

The S.O.N.S. are always looking for more members and support. For more information and on this great organization go to Save Our Native Species

Weather:

Wednesday Night...Cloudy. Showers likely...mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Thursday...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s.

Saturday...Mostly cloudy in the morning...then clearing. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

Saturday Night...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s.

Sunday...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.

Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.

Monday Night...Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

Tuesday...Partly cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A 40 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70.





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