Take A Kid Fishing Summer Pier Fun Erie PA

Took the kids for a fun night of fishing this evening. Summer offers a nice variety of fishing opportunities for kids of all ages. Even though the perch are long gone, there are other species the kids can catch. We caught rock bass, sheepshead, gobies, smallmouth bass, and white perch. One sheepshead was monstrous and my son had a blast reeling him in. Hit the piers in the evening using lively shiners and the bite will be on. Even though we consider these fish junkfish, kids still enjoy the time reeling them in. Just fun catch and release fishing. Good summer spots include the South Pier, Public Dock, and Liberty Park. Enjoy time with the little ones and get them hooked on fishing!

French Creek PA Exciting Fishing Adventure

Now that the pier fishing is complete, I will finally have a chance to fish one of my favorite spots, French Creek. This is one beautiful waterway. It boasts the most diverse species in the state. A long, windy, and slow moving creek that is primarily a mud bottom. The best thing about French Creek is it's diversity. When I wade the creek, I have no idea what will hit. I primarily cast spinners or float jigs in this creek. Today, in a few short hours I landed an amazing amount of fish and many different species. I caught smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rock bass, crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, warmouth, and a sucker. I was using a small 1/64 black and yellow Panther Martin on an ultralight rod. There are other species in this creek that sometimes bite including walleye, pike, and tiger muskie. You can also catch bullhead and carp. And amazingly, I had the creek to myself. I passed no person or vehicles on my journey. Just a few deer, a blue heron, and several turkey. A wonderful relaxing day fishing.