Erie Tribs Steelhead Trip Help

[VinT]

Hey guys, I'm planning on going down to fish for steelhead in the lake erie tribs in a little more than a week, from the 5th-8th. I booked an AirBNB in the Girard / Lake City area for those days and I have until the 29th to cancel and get my money back. My brother and I will be going fishing around that area, I'll be fly fishing and he'll be using spinning gear. I was planning on fishing mostly Elk creek, but I'm not really sure where to go yet, I still need to figure that out.

I was hoping someone that lives nearby and is familiar with the area could help tell me if it would be worth spending the time and money making the trip? I know that it has been too low all fall, but it's been raining here in Pittsburgh where I live a ton so I'm not sure if it's any better there? The Yough was pretty blown out yesterday.

Also, the thought of rubbing elbows to fish a bathtub sized hole kind of bums me out, which is why I planned the trip later. I'm willing and planning on walking a good bit to find my own water, is that going to be possible?

Any advice would be much appreciated. My brother and I haven't taken a vacation in years, so I'd rather not waste the money going there now if it's not worth it. I'd much rather just wait and save up some more money and go in the spring maybe even somewhere better. Thanks!

 

[Bruno]

Polarized Sunglasses… Polarized sunglasses… Polarized sunglasses…


It’s incredible how often anglers bunch up at holes because they can see the fish. Here’s the tip: keep moving and cast into every bucket-sized hole you come across. Don’t overlook the fast water, and keep your feet dry—there are often fish just inches from the bank.


Wear those polarized sunglasses and actively target fish. It still amazes me to see someone with $2,000 worth of gear who somehow skipped investing in polarized sunglasses! They’re a game-changer.

 

[VinT]

Polarized Sunglasses… Polarized sunglasses… Polarized sunglasses…


It’s incredible how often anglers bunch up at holes because they can see the fish. Here’s the tip: keep moving and cast into every bucket-sized hole you come across. Don’t overlook the fast water, and keep your feet dry—there are often fish just inches from the bank.


Wear those polarized sunglasses and actively target fish. It still amazes me to see someone with $2,000 worth of gear who somehow skipped investing in polarized sunglasses! They’re a game-changer.

No doubt, polarized sunglasses were something I had on my list of thing I needed for the trip, I got a cheap pair of yellow tint for overcast days, and normal for sunny days. Thanks for the advice!

Does this mean that the water is still extremely low and clear in the tribs up there? I'm not sure I'm going to still want to go if it's going to be low clear water and fish held up in the deeper holes with groups of dorks casting at them.

 

[Mashbill]

Parking lot yesterday below rt 20 bridge —- but again, it’s a holiday week & ALOT of people are home and / or off work.

 

[albatross]

Does this mean that the water is still extremely low and clear in the tribs up there?

See for yourself: https://www.unclejohnselkcreekcamp.com/webcams

 

[Bruno]

deeper holes with groups of dorks casting at them.

Everyone up there is a dork.

 

[Bruno]

See ya Friday

 

[Forestfishin]

Polarized Sunglasses… Polarized sunglasses… Polarized sunglasses…


It’s incredible how often anglers bunch up at holes because they can see the fish. Here’s the tip: keep moving and cast into every bucket-sized hole you come across. Don’t overlook the fast water, and keep your feet dry—there are often fish just inches from the bank.


Wear those polarized sunglasses and actively target fish. It still amazes me to see someone with $2,000 worth of gear who somehow skipped investing in polarized sunglasses! They’re a game-changer.

This x100. Forgot to move them from kayak bag to hip bag for a quick evening trip to the river this summer. Horrible experience. Even a cheap $20 pair can make all the difference in the world.

 

[VinT]

See for yourself: https://www.unclejohnselkcreekcamp.com/webcams

Thanks brother, I didn't know this existed, very cool.

 

[VinT]

Everyone up there is a dork.

I meant it in a light hearted way, hope I didn't come off as snarky, I didn't mean it to.

Also, I don't know if I'll see you Friday brother, that full parking lot picture is kind of making me think twice about committing. And I still can't tell from the webcam if it's too low, it's dark right now haha.