Steelhead are still in the creeks for the catching. To the east of Erie, steelhead are in all of the usual creeks. As of Thursday, creeks had good flow and color. Anglers have been enjoying good success. No large steelhead were reported. Top baits have been minnows, egg sacks and nightcrawlers. Fly fishers have been using egg patterns and streamers.
West from Erie, steelhead fishing has been good at times at Lower Walnut Creek, and more consistent upstream. Elk Creek is starting to get into good condition after being brown from rains. Steelhead anglers are doing well. The lower creek is loaded with suckers, and some nice smallmouth bass have been reported. A 15-pound steelhead was reported from upstream Elk Creek, but most have been 25 inches to 27 inches, along with a few jacks. Fly fishers should try emerald shiner streamer patterns, and small, hot pink single egg patterns.
Perch fishing is good in Presque Isle Bay. Hot spots include the head of the bay in depths of 4 feet to 5 feet, the Stink Hole, the Water Works, the Yacht Club, where crappie also have been hitting, the old Border Patrol, the lagoon near the boat rental, and it is starting at the North Pier and the South Pier early mornings. Crappie fishing generally has been slow.
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