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.

The Last Fishermen Pics From 2009 Season

Just wanted to share some pics of my old timer buddies from the piers. Spent a lot of time with them and had many great memories. This photo gallery is dedicated to the true Last Fishermen of Lake Erie.

Lake Erie Pier Fishing Comes To A Close

After a discouraging week, calling it quits for perch fishing off the piers. Water temp getting too high. Fished three early mornings this week (up before 5:00am) for a total of 4 perch. Gobies are abundant with occasional sheepshead and rock bass. Time to turn my attention to other fishing opportunities. As far as a season recap goes, it was poor. Hit the piers harder than most years with fewer fish. Old timers agree this was the worst spring in a long time. We never had any good numbers of large fish. The lakers were spread very thin this year, and were in a short time. Small perch were plentiful early this year, but the jumbos were very elusive. I had no limits, no good days where the bite was on. Numbers were way down, and the overall size was also down. Had many good memories and great conversations with the old timers though. Saw a lot of rising suns and battled some very frigid weather. Thats why they call it fishing, not catching.

East Wind Shuts Down Lake Erie Perch

Out early once again. Landed one perch in first minutes of light. No bite after that. Steady East wind really shuts down the bite. No gobies, rock bass, or anything. Lots of guys trying. According to the locals, each day is different. There are some remaining perch in the channel, but with the inconsistent weather patterns and the prevailing east winds, timing is crucial. For good fishing, we need some consistent weather. Upcoming forecast looks cool, which should hold the perch for another week. Just need some steady nice days with a lot less wind. And of course, some luck.

A Few Perch Remain Off Pier

Up early before work. Went to the end of the pier to chase the perch. Caught two at first light. Soon after the current shifted hard and the bite stopped. Amazing how the current can really shut down the perch. Saw a few smallmouth and rock bass caught. A sure sign the water is slowly warming. Temp still holding at 53, so there are a few perch remaining. Noticed a couple of guys keeping illegal smallmouth. Remember, they must be 20inches during trophy bass season. They were foreigners. They kept everything they caught. Just for your info, I will share the cell phone number of the local WCO Brook Tolbert. 814-573-5194. If you see slob fishermen, please be sure and report. It is those unethical fishermen that give us true anglers a bad rap. I am guessing perch will remain scattered for another week or so. will keep you posted.

Erie Storm Shuts Down The Perch

Was out early today on the pier. One of the first guys out. After just a couple of minutes fishing, storm with wind and rain came through. Managed to catch 3 perch as the storm arrived. I fished through the rain and about an hour following with no bite. A very wet and miserable morning. Will continue to chase the remaining schools of perch in the channel.