Erie Tributaries - Walnut and Elk Creeks

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Walnut Creek and Elk Creek are two tributaries to Lake Erie located in Northwestern Pennsylvania. These creeks are well known for the excellent steelhead fishing, producing tremendous numbers of fish. There are also small runs of Chinook and Coho Salmon that attract anglers each year. Walnut Creek is a little smaller then Elk Creek. Both are excellent fisheries.


> Water Levels
> Topographic Map

FISHING CONDITIONS:

Water Conditions - Water Levels at Elk Creek
Fishing Reports - Dan's Fishing Report - Elk Creek Sports
Species - Steelhead, Trout, Salmon

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Lodging
Lake Erie Lodge · 1015 Peninsula Drive · Erie, PA 16505 · 814-833-9855
Sara's Beachcomber Campground · 50 Peninsula Drive · Erie, Pa. 16505 · 814-833-4560
The Boothby Inn · 311 West Sixth Street · Erie, PA 16507 · 866-266-8429
Glass House Inn · 3202 West 26th Street · Erie, PA 16506 · 800-956-7222

Restaurants
Madelines Restaurant · 18 W 18th St (Holiday Inn) · 814-456-2961
Porters Restaurant & Tap Room · 123 West 14th St. · 814-452-2787

Tackle Shops
Elk Creek Sports · 209 Main St. East · Girard, Pennsylvania · 16417 · 814-774-0011

Umpqua SalmonSteelhead Flies - Rose Bugs - Flo Orange - 6 - $2.00
Umpqua Steelhead Flies - 6 for $2.00

Guide Services
Pennsylvania Hunting Fishing & Canoe Outfitter · HC-2 Box-26 Little Hickory Rd · Tionesta, PA 16353 · 814-755-3231
The Weekend Guide · 88 Ackerman Lane · North East, PA 16428 · 814-725-3805
Over Time Charters · 4265 S. Washington St. · North East, PA 16428 · 814-725-1945
Wet Water Guide Service · Erie, PA 16501 · 814-724-4055
Mountain Top Outfitters · PO Box 201 · Emporium, PA 15834 · 814-486-0363

Clubs & Associations
SONS of Lake Erie - S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie is an active angler association established in1981 to promote better fishing in Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, Erie County.

Local Events & Tournaments
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Walnut Creek

LOCATION INFO
A few miles southwest of Erie, off Route 5
Map: TOPOGRAPHIC MAP
Drive Time:
From Pittsburgh: 2:00
From Harrisburg: 5:45

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Related Info

PA Fishing License Online
PA Fish & Boat Commission