Erie, PA Fishing Trip — April

Your Erie, PA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 40°F5.6" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

21 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Yellow PerchExcellent
Yellow Perch
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutExcellent
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
MuskieGood
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutGood
Sand Seatrout
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
SmeltGood
Smelt
Various
CiscoFair
Cisco
Various
Kokanee SalmonFair
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Atlantic SalmonFair
Atlantic Salmon
Various

April Weather in Erie

55°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
5.6"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

23 Guides Matched

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.

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Species Regulations

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

No more than 20 crappie may be taken from Pymatuning Lake.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

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

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

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

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Lake Erie has specific regulations; consult the PA Fish and Boat Commission regulations.

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