August 6th, 2008 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions: A slight slow down in the action on Lake Erie had a few anglers concerned, however, overall conditions and catches are still good. Perch are still holding heavily in 62 - 64 feet of water north of Walnut Creek and North of the Point off Presque Isle. Many limits are still being brought in.....when the fish are hitting. Walleye are are being brought in in fair to good numbers from the trenches. A few Steelhead and Lake trout are being caught in the second trench. Current water temperature off Toledo is 75 degrees, off Cleveland, 75 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 76 degrees. Support Your Local Sportsmen's Clubs: The Pennsylvania Steelhead Association will hold its first meeting of the season (a sure sign that Fall is just around the corner) on Wednesday August 13th at the American Legion on West 12th street (route 5 near the Airport) at 7:00 PM. The public is welcome. Youth Field Days for Erie County, August 9th, 2008: The Erie County Youth Field days event will be held at the Gem City Outdoorsmen Club. This is an action packed event for the kids that includes instruction for rifle, fishing, canoeing, archery, fly tying and more. The event includes lunch for the kids, free tee shirts, door prizes along with a variety of outdoor demonstrations. All kids are welcome and although the event is free, pre registration is required. To register, call (814) 432-3187 after 6:00 PM. Youth Field Days are sponsored by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Pennsylvania Deer Association, the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Pennsylvania Trapper's Association, the Friends of the NRA, and the Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Association along with a number of local sponsors. Celebrate Erie Takes Place August 14th - 17th: How To Signal For Help What To Tell The Coast Guard Local Weather: Thursday...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Friday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 50 percent. Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Saturday...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Saturday Night...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Sunday...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Sunday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Monday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Monday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. |
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