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Erie, PA Fishing Trip — May

Your Erie, PA Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 51°F6.2" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

21 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
MuskieExcellent
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CiscoExcellent
Cisco
Various
Lake WhitefishExcellent
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutExcellent
Sand Seatrout
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
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
SmeltExcellent
Smelt
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Kokanee SalmonGood
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Atlantic SalmonGood
Atlantic Salmon
Various

May Weather in Erie

62°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
6.2"
Rainfall
18
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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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.

Buy License Online — Pennsylvania

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.

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