Erie, PA Fishing Trip — May
Your Erie, PA Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 52°F6.2" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
21 species
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentMuskie
Casting · Trolling
ExcellentPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentCisco
Various
ExcellentLake Whitefish
Various
ExcellentSand Seatrout
Various
ExcellentYellow Perch
Various
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentCutthroat Trout
Various
ExcellentBrook Trout
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
ExcellentSmelt
Various
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
GoodKokanee Salmon
Various
GoodMountain Whitefish
Various
GoodAtlantic Salmon
Various
May Weather in Erie
62°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
6.2"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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For Your Target Species
For the Season
$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.
Things to Do in Erie
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
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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
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.
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.
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.