Steelhead Alley Fishing Report - Walnut & Elk Creek Erie, PA

This week saw a medium-sized push of fresh fish into the tributaries around Erie, PA. Listed below are pictures from elk and walnut creek. These pictures were taken early this week and documents just how low the creek levels are and the extreme clarity of the water.

Fish were being taken from the pier along the east bank of the Walnut Creek channel by people using spinners , power bait, and spawned sacks. 

Fish in the streams were available for the taking, however it was imperative that you found a time when the fish were not completely spooked . at some points during this week even fish in larger holes would spook with the drop of a split shot into the water .

Anglers were hooking into fish with both live bait , spawn , and flies. minnows seem to be the bait of choice for live bait anglers , while small spawn sacks with a single BB split shot under a float seem to do the trick. fly fishermen were utilizing a combination of streamers, nymphs, and egg/spawn imitations.

From talking with a number of successful anglers it is clear that the following patterns for flies emerged over and over. (pictures listed below)

The rain this week may bring the creek levels up , however I do not expect a significant change in fishing conditions until the water level increases and a new run of fish enter the stream.



Tight Lines - Until Next Time,



J.Crane Flies & Tackle


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Elk Creek Just Up From Mouth - Week of 10-14-13
 



Mouth of Walnut Creek - Week of 10-14-13

Just Above Stop Sign Hole at Walnut Creek

Stop Sign Hole







 

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