Steelhead are continuing to move into the streams in large numbers. Most
fish are being caught at dawn and at night. HOT SPOTS:
... Walnut Creek Access Project Waters (crowded on weekends)
... Whiteman's Bridge upstream to wooden N&S Railroad trestle
... Shore fishing near the tributary mouths has produced good results when
lake is calm.
... Yellow Perch are still being caught at the '884 & 466 lines east of the
lighthouse HOT STEELHEAD BAITS/LURES:
... White Maribou Jigs with a few sparkle hairs
... Chartreuse Power Bait
... Dimpled chrome spoons with green stripe (casting from beach) HOT TIP:
... When the creeks are clear, try the new invisible fluorocarbon lines with
single cured eggs. This coupled with a #18 egg hook under a small float is
a deadly combination....and remember to keep that drag setting loose.
This Saturday 9/22/00 is "Fish for Free Day" . Its your chance to try your
hand at angling without purchasing a license. All fishing rules and
regulations will be in effect. The Sons of Lake Erie & Pa. Fish & Boat Commission are sponsoring a "Learn to
Fish" event this Saturday at the Waterworks pond on the Peninsula from
10:00am till 2:00 pm. Bait and equipment will be available with "experts" &
Conservation Officers there to give instruction or answer questions. Lunch
is provided to participants. CAUTION!! ... The entrance intersection of Walnut Access has a high amount of
pedestrian traffic between the stream & the parking lot. Many anglers &
children are present that may not look before crossing the roadway. The few
seconds saved by failing to stop is not worth the problems caused by striking
a pedestrian or having to pay a fine. The Stop Signs at that intersection
will be strictly enforced by PFBC officers. Submitted by Dwco Randy Leighton
Weekends can be crowded at Walnut Creek but it is a tribute to the success of
the Habitat Improvement Project. Survey counts have an average of 300
anglers from the mouth to the Manchester Bridge on weekend days.
Fishing at Manchester Hole is permitted from the West Bank only at the
request of the landowner. This has kept things much more orderly and anglers
are less likely to tangle lines.
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