Erie, PA Fishing Trip — January

Your Erie, PA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 28°F / Low 19°F3.8" rain · 22 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

21 species
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
Yellow PerchGood
Yellow Perch
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Lake WhitefishFair
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutFair
Sand Seatrout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Cutthroat TroutFair
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Brook TroutFair
Brook Trout
Various
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
MuskieLow
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
Kokanee SalmonLow
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishLow
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonLow
Atlantic Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
SmeltLow
Smelt
Various

January Weather in Erie

28°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
22
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

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

Cisco
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 (Combined species limit with Lake Herring)
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession and use of gaffs or landing hooks is prohibited when fishing for trout or salmon in special regulation areas.

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

Some waters may have specific regulations; check local rules.

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.

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