They caught it west of Walnut Creek in 26 ft water on a Renowski. The weather this weekend is calling for: Friday: - Southwest winds -10 knots or less - 2 ft or less on the waves. Lots of people here for the opening The North wall is where most of the fishing people were set up. The boats are going out up to 35 ft of water and coming in with some Perch. Fishing line tangled in a prop can damage an outdrive seal causing oil leaks and possibly extensive damage. I was given this site to refer people to who are interested in knowing the status of the Bowfin. Fresh steelhead in this size range put up a great fight on the end of a noodle or fly rod and can be better table fare than the larger older steelhead. Sunday Sunny - Hi: 78 degrees S/14k/2-4 ft waves.Monday Sunny Hi: 75 degrees S/13k/1-2 ft waves.Tuesday 50 % chance of showers Hi: 67 degrees SW/5-15k/1-2 ft waves.Wednesday Cloudy Hi: 59 degrees NW/10-15k/1-3 ft waves.Thursday Mostly sunny Hi: 58 degrees Friday 30 % chance of showers Hi: 61 degrees. Set your indicator at the right depth to get your fly right on the bottom, and drift it naturally with the current. We interact with fishermen daily, we know what's working and where the hot areas are! In case you havent heard the creel and size limits for Walleye and Perch remain the same as last year. Madeline won the Reel and Naomi won the rod.It seems very few of the seasoned fishermen where catching any either. Florescent blue was the color. He caught his on a silver spoon. It was steady action the whole evening. Some boats are getting them in close and some are going out to the first trench and getting them. Report: Yesterday we went up but got no steelies. Boaters have been picking up eyes in shallower water, 25 to 45 feet and in 60 to 65 feet North of the Point and West to Walnut Creek. (For a nominal fee, you can enjoy a great breakfast at sunrise at the Legion Park picnic pavilion.) Most of the run off that has kept the tribs high and flowing is over and the tribs are actually on the low side and very clear as of Tuesday afternoon. The Walleye dont seem so easy to locate. Catch rates have been good off the International Paper site on the east side of the City of Erie, and West of Walnut Creek. Hatches in the area from Huron to Fairport Harbor have been consistently below average recently. Color was Blue/Silver. Plan to go up one more for steelies and call it quits for the season. There has been no large influx of steelhead and the fish that remain in the tribs are very scattered although there are still plenty of fish to be caught. Twelve year old Anthony Thomaselli of Weirton West Virginia caught his first Steelhead and got an Angler Award for First Fish. Area temperatures cracked 70 degrees Tuesday afternoon accelerating the ice meltdown around the area.
It was 8 lb. Anglers were observed with good catches with in site of the Canadian line. She was using Golden Shiners. Thirteen year old Edmund Pyska brought in a 1 lb -3 oz Perch for Junior Award. You can fish without a license but all other rules and regulations still apply. The Gravel Pit Pond is scheduled for additional trout stocking on Saturday the 28th, along with Elk Creek from the Legion Hole in Girard to the mouth. Take motion sickness meds and do not drink the night before if you are smart. WALLEYE:The only report I have been getting from people are that the Walleye are biting at night but not during the day yet. If you do not know what to give a friend or family member who has everything, think about a paver as a long lasting gift he or she will enjoy for years to come. He was in 62 ft of water between Walnut and Trout Run. To view report photos goto www.FishFry.com, Tight Lines, Captain Ron www.SeawolfFishingCharters.com. He caught it out in 62 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on an emerald shiner. They both were caught in 72 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on worm harness. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. With the mild winter, the steelhead have really spread out. He will be seven on July 4th. Perch schools seem to be moving west somewhat, with good catches reported north of the Conneaut, Ohio harbor in 50-60' of water. David Schuffert of New Kensington, PA caught this 8 lb -9 oz Walleye. No more than that. There are a few fish in the Manchester and Stop Sign holes and even in between (see above). He was using a White Imp. Conditions:The holiday weekend brought the warm temperatures to the area, kicking off the unofficial start of the Erie area boating season. Brian Grucza of Erie brought in an 11 pound 4 ounce female Steelhead for Angler Award. The site is: http://www.fish.state.pa.us/images/pages/qa/fish/bowfin.htm So if you know of anyone who says to Kill and throw away these fish, give them this site. Well the perch are still not coming on hot and heavy. Frigid temperatures have accelerated ice thickness around the area. Eleven year old Autumn Anderson came in with a nice Angler Award sized Walleye. Both were caught on Green/Orange Renowskis. Perch and walleye fishing isn't over yet as long as the lake conditions cooperate. He caught it out in 75 ft of water West of Walnut Creek using an Orange Reef Runner. He caught it on Power Bait and the color was green. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. george.yates@comcast.net www.fisherofmen.net, Got a late start. It was 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 27 inches long with a girth of 16 inches. This one is of a man who was just so excited about catching one that he held it up to me for the picture and then continued fishing. The ice has been thick enough on Presque Isle Bay to withstand the spring temperatures late last week and was crowded with ice huts this past weekend. WEATHER: This weekend is supposed to be really nice. Eleven year old Vinny Rossi of South Fayette, PA received an Angler Award too for his 7 pound 5 ounce Walleye. Hers was 25 inches long and 15 inches for the girth. Ten year old Lucas and thirteen year old Julia Stellabotte of Pittsburgh, brought in their Perch for Angler Award. Because of the rough waters, the fish scattered and no one could find them. Erie CountyArea Steelhead TributariesSteelhead fishing has been excellent in all area streams. With the SeaWolf III boat in the background also caught in the action of landing smallies. Other than that enjoy and have fun. As for the Walleye, they must have found a good hiding place with all the storms we have had this week. The fishing has been better this year than in the past four years. A lot of time these ten pounders return to the bottom several times before the fight is over and netted. From what I hear for every Yellow Perch there is at least one White Perch. It is snowing little balls right now (Friday) but nothing is on the ground yet here. Twelve year old Matt Solbodnik of Herminie, PA brought in a 7 pound 15 ounce Walleye for Angler Award. He used a worm harness and Mass confusion. The Important change here is that Walnut Creek specifically and effective immediately, is now closed to fishing south of the Manchester Bridge between the hours of 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day through the opening day of Trout Season. Sixteen year old Steven Pritts brought in his 9 pound 5 ounce Walleye. Users are reminded that the Petroleum Center vehicle bridge has been closed. The daily bag limit will be six walleye per angler from May 1 through Feb. 29, 2020. She brought it in and Law Enforcement issued her an Angler Award for it. Long term forecasts indicate warm weather and little rain through the weekend laying the ground work for busy launch ramps all week. Current tributary conditions as of this writing are very low and very clear. He caught them on Elk Creek with Red Magnum Power Egg. Things just havent been going to well this year so far. Lately the big eyes have been in the cooler. The jetties just east of the Walnut Creek Channel are the most popular spots at night. The Walleye are outside of the Perch pack. Current Lake Erie water temperatures off Toledo are 66 degrees, off Cleveland 54 degrees, and off the Port of Erie, 57 degrees. It was a Steelhead, 2 pounds 5 ounces, 20 inches long, 9 inch girth. James Kalkbrenner of E. McKeesport, PA brought in this 13 pound 10 ounce Steelhead. We are currently doing some work on the garden itself. Walleye Coming In Slowly 08/15/2013: . Though we do not have any capstones left to engrave, we still have many pavers on the wall to be engraved as birthday, memorial or anniversary gifts. Annual Open House at the Linesville State Fish Hatchery: Ice on Presque Isle Bay is melting fast with reports on Tuesday of a few inches or so inches of soft unstable ice with considerable slush and water. Good size fish were hitting and dancing on the water. The only place to get them is at Walnut Creek or at Regional Headquarters in Meadville. There were a variety colors being used. Information is available from Division of Wildlife staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Fairport Harbor station (440-352-4199) for the central basin and at the Sandusky station (419-625-8062) for the western basin. No cash! Julias was 13 ounces, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Five year old Mitchell Angelo of Monaca, PA caught his first Steelhead. Gary caught him at the stop sign hole on a shrimp fly he tied. On Fish & Boat Commission lakes, shelters, or shanties must be removed when through fishing for the day. Downsizing line and bait presentation was the ticket and put lots of fish in the net Saturday! Here are three friends who came up to Walnut Creek on a trip that was planned for thirteen years. Anglers are reporting good catches both shallow and deep in the trenches with the smaller fish generally closer to shore and the lunker walleye in 65 to 70' of water in and along the trenches north west of Walnut Creek. She was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. He caught it out in 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. He caught it out in 30 ft of water off Trout Run on a Goby Gulp. A few good catches have been reported off the Point on Presque Isle . Chance of snow 70 percent. Mary Lynn Ecker of Erie, PA, brought in a nice male Steelhead for Angler Award. Don't forget to have your boat trailer inspected. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Picked up a few. Thirteen year old Blake Parmerter of Millcreek caught a 1 pound 5 ounce Perch. Water Conditions: Perfect. It was 28 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Dylans was 1 lb ounce, 13 inches long and had a girth of 9 inches. If youre looking for smallmouth and have a boat, it couldnt be better. Although many fish are normally caught deep, a lot of the walleye are suspending at shallower depths. Donald Couch of Rochester, PA brought in this nice looking Steelhead. You can still find a couple here and there but I havent heard of anyone finding a big school. They were also getting some nice ones in 37 45 ft off Trout Run. Saturday: Sunny, Hi of 78 degrees Southeast winds 10k 1 foot or less. Tipped micro jigs in brown, olive and black as well as single cured eggs (the natural kind) have been good choices as well. It is a safety hazard for the boaters if they get line wrapped on their props. They didnt make Angler Award but the both together weighed 15 pounds. Occasional while drift fishing big cats bend the rod over for quite a powerful fight. Lake Erie water temperatures as of this writing are degrees off Toledo, degrees off Cleveland, and degrees off the port of Erie. He was using a Crystal Meth Fly and caught his limit with them. And it doesnt seem to be any rain in the next week either. The small "cookie" size dipseys or flat lines with crawler harnesses are bringing them in. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Well, this week there are no pictures. The fish seem to know how much is coming and when they come in they shoot all the way up as far as they can go. Write a Report. (down from over 50 degrees a few weeks ago). It was 27 inches long and had a girth of 14 inches. High of 82 degrees. Nine year old Hunter Wolfe from Brookville brought in his Walleye for Angler Award. This day only smallmouth were caught which is in a way unusable. He caught it on a worm harness. Color was Superman Blue/Red. He caught it in Walnut Creek on Power Bait. Late morning it settled down. Nice to see a 80 year old young fellow catch his first walleye ever all on his own rod in hand. Action continued well into the early afternoon. Similar depths north of Seagull Point continue to produce. Dont forget you can get your fishing licenses now for next year. I have some boaters say they think they are returning to Ohio. Eleven year old Devan Mynes came in with this 1 lb Perch for an Angler Award. Bass anglers are reporting the action is getting better throughout Presque Isle Bay. We have had quite a few boaters say they limited. Robert Rosky of Pittsburg, Pa brought in two for Award. Anglers are still doing fair to good along the wall leading to the Lake and if patient, in the basin. The winds and waves on the lake for Friday are South at 2 ft or less and the winds and waves for Saturday and Sunday are Northwest at 2-4 ft. WALNUT CREEK MARINA BUILDING: The hours of operation for Walnut Creek Administration Building and restrooms: Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15 - 7:00 am until 5:30 pm only. Nice Weather but Slow Steelhead Fishing 11/13/2010: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 11/10/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. Marina Opening Day for 2010 11/04/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 11/03/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 10/27/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report Photos for Erie County 10/20/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report for Erie County 10/20/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 10/13/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, fishing report for 10-8-2010-10-9-2010: Erie area Erie, PA. 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Lots Of Walleye Coming In 09/02/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 09/01/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, Walleye Fishing out of Walnut Creek: Walnut Creek Erie, PA, Fishing Report Week of 8-27-2010: Erie area Erie, PA. Last Week of August Good For Walleye 8/27/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/25/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, 8/21-8/22 Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA. Another Walleye Week - 08/19/2010: , WCO Report for Erie County 08/18/2010: Erie area Erie, PA, 8/14-15/2010 Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA. Again Another Walleye Week 08/12/2010: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 08/11/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. Walleye Is The Fish For The Week 08/05/2010: , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 08/04/2010: Erie area Erie, PA. I have some guys picking up a Steelhead or two out in the trenches while fishing for Walleye. All licenses will be sold through the PALS (Pennsylvania Automated License System) machine now so there will be no paper licenses sold anymore. Perch fishing is still strong, weather permitting. Spoons, tipped minifoo jigs, paste baits, single eggs, shiners, and crawlers have all been productive baits. Fifteen year old John Stiglitz came in with a nice 9 lb. Water temperature was cold at 51 degrees. Two of us fished from sun up till dark and landed 15 or so. Seawolf hands-on drift fishing fun. The wall side looks deep for small boats to pass and thats tight to the wall. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. Fishing Tackle. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 16 inches. Color was also Purple. The Manchester Hole is still loaded with fish and will continue to draw a good number of anglers until ice over. Color was Rainbow. It was 30 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Erie , like much of the state continues to work its way through very wet spring. Heres Cody Weimer again with his second catch. There were a few brave souls out deep with the waves averaging 3-5ft. Steelhead have been hitting well in the deeper waters. The Walleye are hard to find anymore. We got 3 tickets of perch within 2 1/2 hours. It was 13 inches long and had a girth of 8 inches. Danien Engle and Jeramey Kehler both of Berks County, Pa brought in a couple nice looking female fish. Her color was Watermelon. : 8:00 am - 6:30 pm.Friday & Saturdays: 6:00 am - 10:00 pmSundays: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm. Read Lake Erie - Canada fishing reports from January 2023. Rich Wilcko of Erie, PA brought in a couple Walleye for weighing for an Angler Award. The Walleye seem to be starting back again. So, please be courteous. The Office is now open Thursday thru Sunday 7 to 5:30 PM. The dredging is done. Still a good many trout still in Trout Run. The Creel limit and Size limit are the same as last year. Some Real Nice Steelhead 10/16/2008: . The whole week has seen limit catches aboard theSeawolf. The water in the creeks is very low and clear as of this writing. He caught it in 60 ft of water West of Walnut Creek on a Big Dipsy using a spoon. Prime trolling areas have been in 25 to 45 feet of water west of Walnut Creek as far as the Ohio line with the "trolling lanes" somewhat crowded at times. Abundance of steelies are stacked up in Trout Run. Action was good along the drop off areas near Perrys Monument and surrounding area. Heard a few walleyes being picked up. His color was purple. For all you guys who are wondering about the storms and such, we now have an internet connected TV in the lobby. Chartreuse was the color for him. The creek is just full of trout. For directions to the Tom Ridge Center, visit www.trecpi.org. Anglers are catching Walleye and Northern Pike from boats, along the shore near the boat ramp, and at the point of the island. Bass fishing has been fair to good in the tribs especially in the deeper slow moving pools. Chance of snow 70 percent. Despite the cold, Elk Creek fished well on Saturday. His was fat all in one place and his cousins (above) was fat all over. Six year old Tyler Green of New Castle, PA brought in this 8 pound 6 ounce Walleye. But they are getting them in 52-53 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek. I have had quite a few limits coming in. The Walleye fishing is spectacular and a knowledgeable captain like Captain Dan is needed. Information about the Division of Wildlifes Lake Erie research and management programs, fisheries resources, fishing reports, maps and links to other web resources are available at wildohio.gov. He caught it in Walnut Creek on a maggot. Perch Slayer (Ted Palmer), Robert Deutsch and Matthew Harvey. Here's what you need to know, Here's how to identify them while you're fishing this season, Expert anglers suggest these baits for Pennsylvania trout fishing season, Pennsylvania hunters take fewer deer in 2021 than 2020. The "chorus line" continues to build along the shore at Trout Run with catches at daybreak are common. He caught it out in 68 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek on a worm harness. The long awaited perch schools are starting to form both off the point at Presque Isle in 40-42' of water and due north off of Walnut Creek. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to our users. One day will have limits coming in and the next day they will be gone with only a few per boat. Beginning in 2012, the following regulation was established: a person shall wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD or life jacket) during the cold weather months from November 1st through April 30th while underway or at anchor on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe or kayak. Shannon Sitter of East Springfield showed off her fish too. Steelhead are still scattered throughout the tribs and there will likely be a good number around for the opener along with suckers and our precious smolts. I left my date stamp on so you can see that this is a day in December. Current lake Erie water temperature as of this writing is 68 degrees. It was 30 inches long. The lake is not too nice right now. I have had a few boaters come in with limits. His was caught at the same depth of 68 ft and west of Walnut Creek. They must be coast guard approved, in good serviceable condition and be easily accessible. Ice thickness has been reported anywhere from 4 inches up to 10 inches depending on what part of the bay you are on. Lake Erie Presque Isle Bay Small Mouth Fishing 5/12/2014: , ODNR Fishing Report 04/30/2014: Erie area Erie, PA. April 3 2014 Lake Erie from Trout Run: . A very small pod of fish has been observed off and on in the Walnut channel and there are actually a few fish that have made it upstream to the project waters . West County trib conditions as of this writing were clear with good flow. Some in the 5-7 pound range is not unheard of. Ron Milavec of Pittsburgh (Eyes of Plenty) brought in his Angler Award Walleye. It should be a couple weeks yet before a good run. The Perch (from what everyone is saying and coming in with) are out in 42 ft of water starting west of Trout and all the way east off the Condos. From what I have been hearing the Perch are anywhere from 48 ft to 55 ft of water. Carp are the number one game fish in many European countries and have just started to gain popularity here. Harness color was Gold. The Lake temperature is 46 degrees right now. It may be time to look forward to spring steelhead season, the regular State Trout opener and spring crappie fishing. Seven year old Logan Jordan of Ridgeway, Pa brought in a 9 pound 13 ounce Walleye. A good number of large walleye can be found east and west of Walnut Creek in 55 to 70 feet of water. It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 18 inches. He caught it on the South side of the marina in Walnut Creek on power bait. Normal summer hours seven days a week will begin May 11th. Migrant walleye have slowly begun to move into our waters and action is picking up somewhat but things are still a bit slow with water temperatures still pretty cold. Brad Parmerter of Millcreek caught this 10 pound 5 ounce Walleye. Current tributary conditions as of Tuesday afternoon were extremely low with very little flow. This past week brought additional rain and snow keeping trib levels prime for the big catches. The color was Green. This was down deep at the bottom 75 feet.
It was 31 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Lake Fishing is picking up the wind and waves cooperate, with the anglers targeting smallmouth trophies along the lakeshore in 20 to 35feet of water. Toris was 1 pound ounce, 12 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. Suckers are also easy to catch on fly tackle. Most of the creeks are very low and clear. It seems that so far this year every time the weather is nice and the fish start to bite, we get a cold front come through or a storm and it stirs everything up. What drizzle we get, gets soaked up into the ground. Roy Staszak Jr. of Morrisdale PA, brought in a 10 pound 9 ounce Steelhead. They caught them in Walnut Creek in the channel on Skein and minnows. Friday it is supposed to be 1-3 ft but then back up to 2-4 ft for Saturday and 3-5 ft for Sunday. If Emerald Shiners are not available, Fathead Minnows will work in a pinch. kept 3. Color was Dark Green.
Erie Area Weather & Waves : FishErie.com Erich Semelka came in with his 7 pound 12 ounce Walleye. Color was Purple/Black. Cold Weather Safety on the Tribs: Eleven year old Stephen Van Horn of Rural Valley, PA brought in a 9 pound 2 ounce Steelhead for Angler Award. The office has 2009 licenses available along with many of the PFBC publications. When the lake is calm, anglers have been doing well in 52 feet of water due North of the Walnut Creek Access. Evidently there are lots of bait fish out there so you have to entice them some way. The Wall:Anglers fishing the wall along the channel entering Lake Erie at the Walnut Creek Access are again advised that boaters have the absolute right of way angler's lines. As of December 3rd the office and restrooms will only be open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. His color was gold. The lowest spot at the mouth of Walnut Creek is 5 feet according to the dredging crew. She caught it out in 72 ft of water in the First Trench. They seem to be biting better on the Renowskis than on worms lately. Not too many people coming in with their limits. He caught them out in 25 ft of water off Elk Creek on a Bagley Bango lure. June 4th, 2008 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions:Lake temperatures have struggled to reach the 60 degree mark making the West Basin walleye migration to our area somewhat later than usual. It was 29 inches long and had a girth of 17 inches. Tom Raught of Eldred, PA brought in an 8 pound 8 ounce Walleye for Angler award. Late night and early daybreak anglers are having luck on the wall at Walnut Creek and to some degree up to the access at Elk Creek. 2011 FISHING LICENSES: The 2011 Fishing Licenses are out now and can be bought down here if you are trying to think of a good Christmas present. Walleye and Perch action has been picking up with limits becoming more common. This is virtually painless (or so I'm told). Mostly Big Walleye 07/07/2011: , WCO Report for Erie County 07/06/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Erie, Fishing Report: Erie area Erie, PA, WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 06/29/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Lake Turned - Fishing Not Too Good 06/23/2011 : , WCO Report and Photo for Erie County 06/21/2011: Erie area Erie, PA, Lake Erie Report 6/15-619/2011: Erie area Erie, PA. Gusts up to 40 mph after midnight. Color was Blue. There is a meeting on this Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the Tom Ridge Center on Peninsula Drive from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. With water temperatures seemingly having effect on the Lake Erie fishing, now may be a good time to target panfish in and around Presque Isle Bay. Catching these bronze backs on light tackle drifting is fantastic action. MARINA OPEN: NOVEMBER 8 at 2 PM TENTATIVELY. They brought in a couple for Angler Award. It was 12 inches long and had a girth of 10 inches. Watermelon worm harness was the bait. As of this writing the most productive perch fishing has been in 52 to 54 feet of waters off the Presque Isle condos and the point. If Emerald Shiners are not available, Fathead Minnows will work in a pinch.Anglers have been having some luck along the South Pier as well with both Perch and Crappie. He caught it up in the creek just south of the channel at Walnut Creek on a white jig tipped with minnow. Good numbers of steelhead are "staging" in 40 to fifty feet of water. Eleven year old Kody Anderson, Kora Anns brother, brought in a 6 pound 6 ounce fish for his Angler Award. We had about 15 minutes of snow but no accumulation. I know they are getting Perch out in 62 65 ft of water straight out of Walnut Creek but no one is bringing them in for Angler Award. Definitely try to fish with an experienced captain like Mark Rose. The fishermen and women are catching fish too. Presentation is everything and natural drifts are most important in inducing strikes. Thirteen year old Jason Meier of IL come in with a 9 lb-7 oz Walleye. Dakotas was 1 pound 3 ounces, 13 inches long with a girth of 9 inches. He caught his using Power Bait on the channel wall at the mouth of Walnut Creek. Anglers have been doing well in the upper stretches of the tribs around Whitman's bridge in Girard, the Struechan Flats area in Fairview and the areas on Elk Creek around Foleys End Campground. Walleye angling during the evening hours have been productive in shallow water, 25 to 35' along the lake shore with many boats taking to the Lake at dusk. The main tributaries where a permit is required are Cascade Creek, Crooked Creek, Eight mile Creek, Elk Creek, Four mile Creek, Mill Creek, Raccoon Creek, Seven mile Creek, Six mile Creek, Sixteen mile Creek, Twelve mile Creek, Twenty mile Creek, and Walnut Creek.