Steelhead

What are predictions for this years run? I hope with the colder temps and the rain predicted , the run will be plentiful this year. Goodluck this season everyone and tight lines

Have heard from some reports that this year's class so far is a bit better in terms of size per fish than others, not sure of the validity of that. 

Heading up this weekend to scout regardless, since it's the last free weekend I have for awhile. 

The few fish I did see caught were all on stringers

johnthefisherman
Have heard from some reports that this year's class so far is a bit better in terms of size per fish than others, not sure of the validity of that. 

Heading up this weekend to scout regardless, since it's the last free weekend I have for awhile. 

the size of the fish was up last year. however i feel like the absence of massive pods of steelhead is because of holes filling in. the fish are getting slautered b4 they even get past stop sign hole. and now that they added alot to the area surrounding the stopsign hole it will be a zoo. also the fact that the wallaye have a buffet with the steelhead smolts (and one can clearly tell from reading the reports that the wallaye are highly populated.

Hopefully some rain drops in the first part of next week. I have a guy who wants to go whose only shot is pretty much next week before he departs for Harrisburg to a new job.

Just saying the group of local spoons chuckers is filling up the wall already .. and if you witnessed the slaughter they do by themselves it would leave you less confused about the fish disappearance .. every morning until the snow flies there's a group of 10-25 ppl .. and your very unlikely to see fish go back in the water ..not judging either it is what it is

smally hunter
Just saying the group of local spoons chuckers is filling up the wall already .. and if you witnessed the slaughter they do by themselves it would leave you less confused about the fish disappearance .. every morning until the snow flies there's a group of 10-25 ppl .. and your very unlikely to see fish go back in the water ..not judging either it is what it is

Unfortunately, that is what happens when people hear all the talk of how good the fishing is.  While it is great to have a fishing like this in our area, it can also be a pain.  I don't care that the "muppears" or "mov'r ears" are here fishing, they buy a license just like everyone else.  It does suck that most of the fisherman catch and keep, while I only catch and release I understand if some people want to keep them, considering the time and money people spend on a trip up here.  What is annoying is the guys that catch 3 go to the truck or go eat and then come back and catch 3 more.  Another annoying thing is all the guys who like to complain there is no fishery just to try to keep people from coming here. Yes we are all fisherman who don't give away our secret spot or maybe what's working that day but to blatantly like about there being no fish so you can have them to yourself is kind of ridiculous.

The run will start when the weather acctually turns. The wallaye are murdering our smolt steelhead. 2019 run will be very bad with all the wallaye this year

Elk needs a mouth first!!

Etheostoma

H3Fisher
I stopped a walnut a couple times while visiting my brother up his camp. Before the #FakeNews on Poor Richards website about steelhead. 0 to 1 people fishing the wall.
 
Weekend following the #FakeNews shoulder to shoulder, lol. I can't wait to see the circus (maybe be part of it) when the runs really do start to happen. 
 
As for the other response. 3CU gets my money every year now. They do more for the fishery than the state.

I have not been to the mouth of Walnut but I did see some people fishing the mouth of Trout Run and Godfrey Run.  Its always fun to watch the shoulder to shoulder guys fishing in Walnut and Elk, even though it is quite annoying. 
 
I also support 3CU but to think they do more then the state is bit ridiculous. 
Stop listening to hearsay and as stated before check your facts and see what they stock each year!!!
On that note where to you think 3CU gets their fish from, do they magically appear!?!?!?

You don't see State Game Rep's walking door to door trying to keep property open or thanking people who do allow fisherman. Only asking for more money.
 
They should create a fish counter and audit how many fish they truly do stock. You think they're not cutting into the numbers to save money so they can afford to pay the officers that are retired now? There was an article not too long ago about the changes they'll be making to cover those costs. Higher license costs and lower fish stockings if any for certain waterways. 
 
I can create a document saying I stock 6 millions fish and only throw in 500k. Who's going to count them as I go laughing to the bank with all the money I just made.
 
Notice the effort they're making from the recent "Epic, World class runs". How about they become pro-active and do something until the numbers come back up. Like lower limits, increase fish keeping size, change dates on when you can keep fish. 
 
Really this topics for a whole different post. 
 
I'll still catch fish and be happy, but only the true fisherman that care about the fishery we pay for will see the results of their efforts. No, adding stadium seating to a trickle of a water way does not count as an effort. They didn't even dredge that section out lol. 

The stop sign hole will be a gladiator arena this year with those new stadium
Seats

CAPTAIN HOOK
 

 
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I can create a document saying I stock 6 millions fish and only throw in 500k. Who's going to count them as I go laughing to the bank with all the money I just made.
 



I've seen similar stockings years ago on local creeks......numbers were pumped up...no way did those creeks get the number of Trout reported......no way !  


I have witnessed this man times and it is very ashame. I hope this is not happening with steelhead but it really is starting to look like it is.

IMO the walleye are the problem,the huge population of Walleye is gobbling up the smolts every spring.Rope a Walleye and save the Steelhead.

Hmm, what I see here is a lot of mumbo jumbo based on personal feelings, opinions, and success (or lack thereof), with absolutely no facts to back it up.

Here are some facts for you.

- There are lots of big fish around this year, results of back to back warm winters.
- There are lots of fish out there. Lots of skippers were around literally everywhere this past winter and spring. A direct sign of a strong year class.
- Great fishing occurred over the summer across the pond, again backing up the strong year class.
- On any given season there are still a stupid amount of fish available on the south shore of Lake Erie. Enough where anglers with a low skill set can go out and expect to catch fish.