Plan B

I didn't get out on the stream this week. We received some much needed rain here in PA, particularly in the eastern half of the state. From Philly, to Allentown, to the Poconos and on up into Scranton, we got a pretty good soaking. I had planned on hitting the Bushkill in Monroe County, but streamflows early Monday morning at Shoemakers (Monroe, Co.) showed 600+ cfs. I wasn't about to do a 2 hour trek if the creeks were high. So, I opted for "Plan B": make an 1 hr. 20 min. trek to the Cabelas in Hamburg. I was in need of some equipment & materials for the upcoming steelhead trip up in the Lake Erie area. I hope to head to the Bushkill next week, weather permitting, of course.

Lake Erie Region Steelhead Report

Conditions on the Lake Erie tribs haven't changed much. Some of the smaller tribs have nearly dried up, or are at least down to a trickle. On the larger tribs, like Walnut & Elk Creeks, the steelies remain in a holding pattern at the mouths of these creeks, waiting for that much needed rain to come in order for them to start the run. Nothing much happening south of Rt. 5. Lower evening temps have moved some of the steelies into the streams. Some nice fish have been taken at the wall at Walnut & at the access area on Elk. The shorelines of Trout Run & Godfrey Run are also reportedly producing some success. With sunny skies & no precipitation, the best bet is to hit the streams in the half-light of dawn & dusk. Current weather reports are calling for some rain & night temps in the 40's. An extended report is predicting some significant rainfall for the 11th of October. I may take advantage of that by heading up on the 12th & fishing until the 16th. More Steelie reports will be forthcoming. I look forward to posting my first ever Lake Erie steelhead trip in the upcoming weeks. Tight lines!