Plan a Fishing Trip to Erie, PA

23 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Erie Right Now

Catfish
Excellentfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Rod and Reel
Muskie
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Trolling, Figure Eight Retrieve
Cisco
ExcellentVarious
Lake Whitefish
ExcellentVarious
Sand Seatrout
ExcellentVarious
Cutthroat Trout
ExcellentVarious
Kokanee Salmon
ExcellentVarious
Mountain Whitefish
ExcellentVarious
Smallmouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Fly Fishing, Jigging
Crappie
Goodfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait Fishing, Casting
Northern Pike
GoodVarious
Largemouth Bass
Goodfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Perch
Goodfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait, Spinners
Walleye
GoodVarious
Yellow Perch
GoodVarious
Rainbow Trout
GoodVarious
Atlantic Salmon
GoodVarious
Brook Trout
GoodVarious
Brown Trout
GoodVarious
Smelt
GoodVarious
Steelhead
GoodVarious

What to Bring

Check with Erie guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Some waters may have special regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.