Erie, PA Fishing Trip — August
Your Erie, PA Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in August
21 species
GoodNorthern Pike
Various
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodMuskie
Casting · Trolling
GoodPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
GoodLake Whitefish
Various
GoodSand Seatrout
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodCutthroat Trout
Various
GoodKokanee Salmon
Various
GoodMountain Whitefish
Various
GoodAtlantic Salmon
Various
GoodBrook Trout
Various
GoodBrown Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairWalleye
Various
FairCisco
Various
FairYellow Perch
Various
FairSmelt
Various
FairSteelhead
Various
23 Guides Matched
$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.
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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.
Species Regulations
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.
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 (combined species) per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Includes Channel, Blue, and Flathead Catfish combined. Special regulations may apply to specific waters.
Muskie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:40-inch minimum
Some waters may have higher minimum size limits; consult the PA Fish and Boat Commission regulations.
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.