August 31st, 2011 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, rglerie@msn.com Conditions: Perch fishing has picked up some what with catches becoming more consistent. As of late, perching has been good in 50 to 55 feet of water north of the Walnut access and north of the point at Presque Isle. Walleye fishing is still fair to good but seems to remain the best in deeper water. Steelhead catches off shore have increased as well. A few of the first steelhead of the season were caught off the wall early this past Sunday. This is not to say pack the truck, kiss the family goodbye, and head for Erie , but simply to say the return has started in very small numbers. With overnight temperatures in the 50's and things starting to cool off, steelhead have been staging near the mouths of Walnut Creek and Trout Run. A few steelhead have been entering Walnut Creek at night but quickly head for cooler water at daybreak. There have been a few unconfirmed reports of steelhead caught along the shoreline at Trout Run in the early dawn hours. It is probably not too early to do some early morning trolling near the mouths or to be trying your luck along the shorelines or along the "Wall" at Walnut Creek. Current Lake Erie water temperature is 76 degrees. West County tribs are low and clear with little to no flow. The Wall: Trout Regulations Change September 6th for the Erie Area: Labor Day: If you hear another vessel approaching, give the sound signal to alert oncoming vessels to your presence. One Short Blast and One Prolonged Blast. Should you find that you must operate a vessel in fog conditions, be sure you are displaying your running lights, immediately reduce speed. Displaying your running lights is required in limited visibility conditions as well as between the hours of sunset and sunrise. Local Weather: Wednesday Night...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Thursday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Thursday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Friday Night...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent. Saturday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Sunday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Labor Day...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Tuesday...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
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