The Fisherman's Paradise

The great lakes fishery ranks with any fishing place in the world. Steelheads are valiant fighters thus anglers pursue what many consider to be one of fresh water's most prized and popular game and sport fish. The difficulty of landing a hooked steelhead in a swift, rocky river in winter is legendary. Great lakes steelhead are usually found in waters less than 35 feet deep and near stream outlets. They can range in size from 3 - 8 lbs and be over 2 feet long. The record catch was over 3 feet long and weighed over 20 lbs. Pennsylvania is the best place in the world for steelhead when it comes to sheer numbers. Many anglers will catch 20 - 30 a day.

Pennsylvania has 60 miles of coastline on Lake Erie and about a dozen fishable tributaries. That's where we come in; we are located just minutes away from the largest, and most popular tributary to feed Lake Erie, Elk Creek. It enters Lake Erie about one-half mile west of state route 18 in Girard township; we are located just 4 miles south of Girard, PA on route 18. Elk Creek is excellent from early fall to late spring. Late spring anglers enjoy the spectacular smallmouth bass fishing near the lake. Early July anglers find catfish to be a lot of fun.

You don't like to go anywhere without your best friend, the family dog? That's OK; we allow pets (fee required), just sign the pet policy upon check in. Do you take your laptop with you to find that perfect spot out on the lake? We have computer hook ups in the rooms. Would you like to fax that picture back to the office and brag about the trophy catch? That's OK we have fax and copy service available.

We are only minutes away from Presque Isle State Park, Waldameer Park and Water World, and the Millcreek Mall and complex for the wife to go shopping while you're fishing. So whatever you are doing along Lake Erie, we are the place for you.

You're not sure where to find that perfect spot for the world record steelhead? We work with Robert Williams from Screaming Reels fishing guide service, he knows the lake, the creeks and the fish, and he'll fix you up.

http://www.worldwidefishing.com/ohio/b2420/index.html

So please come check us out; sit outside on our covered porch and watch the hummingbirds play, or just sit and relax and read your free copy of Outdoor Journal. Walk to the **** restaurant right next door or stay inside have a pizza delivered to your room and watch the races on free cable TV and think about that perfect field or stream, what ever you do you will not regret your stay with us. We just ask that you come, have fun, enjoy yourself and make new friends with us here at The Green roof Inn.