Erie, PA Fishing Trip — October
Your Erie, PA Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 49°F6.3" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
21 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentBrook Trout
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
GoodCisco
Various
GoodYellow Perch
Various
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairMuskie
Casting · Trolling
FairLake Whitefish
Various
FairSand Seatrout
Various
FairCutthroat Trout
Various
FairKokanee Salmon
Various
FairMountain Whitefish
Various
FairSmelt
Various
LowAtlantic Salmon
Various
October Weather in Erie
61°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
6.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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.
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
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.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.
Brook Trout
Season:Varies by stream type; check regulations
Bag Limit:5 (combined species) or 3 (special regulation waters)
Size Limit:7-inch minimum (general) or varies by special regulation waters
Special regulations apply to many streams, including catch-and-release and gear restrictions. Check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website for specific stream regulations.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined species)
Size Limit:7-inch minimum
Special regulations apply to certain streams and sections, including catch-and-release areas. Check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website for details.