Plan a Fishing Trip to Erie, PA

23 guidesBest months: May, June, April, July

What's Biting in Erie Right Now

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

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.