WCO Rport for Erie County 02/08/2012: Erie area, PA,
WCO Report Posted: February 10, 2012

Conditions:

The unusually mild winter continues for the area as it has in many areas. Little to no ice has left anglers with a wealth of other opportunities from steelheading the tribs to shore fishing the Lake, Bay and inland waters. Steelhad fishing has remained good with fish having a long winter to scatter throught all areas of the tribs. Although many steelhead are darkened and weather worn, they are not in nearly as bad of shape as they can be after a significant battering of an ice melt down. The open water has from time to time brought additional fresh fish in and with conditions they are easily able to move well upstream to the far reaches of the tribs.

Anglers targeting panfish and burbot have seen success along the Bayfront and along the North and South Piers. Time is running out for the possibility if any good ice fishing season.

Support Your Local Sportsmen's Clubs:
The Pennsylvania Steelhead Association will hold its next meeting on Wednesday February 8th, at the American Legion on West 12th street (route 5 near the Airport) at 7:00 PM. The public is welcome.

Erie Outdoor Sport and Travel Expo:

The 28th annual Erie Outdoor Sport and Travel Expo will be held March 2n through March 4th at the Erie Bayfront Convention Center along the Erie bay front just west of Dobbins landing. Hours are Noon to 8:00 PM on Friday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday. With 28 years under its belt, this expo has developed into the definitive cabin fever event for area hunters and anglers. The expo is a fabulous mix of the latest in hunting and fishing information and gear blended with exhibits by local clubs, bait shops and sport and travel stores and outfitters from around the globe. Great buys, informative demonstrations, and noted guest speaker clinics round out the expo. Area PFBC officers and representatives from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission as always, will be on hand throughout the weekend to answer questions and listen to your comments. See you there.....

Support Your Local Sportsmen's Clubs:
The Elk Valley Sportsmen's club will host its highly popular annual reverser raffle on February 18th, 2012 at the St. Johns Social Hall in Girard, PA. Tickets are $60.00 per couple. This exciting annual event offers a great dinner, most all legal beverages, great music and dancing, and a variety of games of chance and raffles, all for one inclusive price. Tickets for this event are available now by calling Bruce at 814-572-2780

Local Weather:

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind between 11 and 18 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind between 17 and 20 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind between 15 and 17 mph.

Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35