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PA Steelhead Association September General Meeting

The PA Steelhead Association will host their monthly general meeting Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post #773 4109 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505

The guest speaker for this month is Karl Weixlmann. Karl is a longtime PSA Board member and highly respected steelhead guide and author who will share his vast experience fishing for Chrome with his audience. Don’t miss it!

This meeting is open to the public.

Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders Membership Meeting

The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders will be hosting their monthly membership meeting Thursday, September 18th at 7:30 PM at the Emerald Necklace Marina Café 1500 Scenic Park Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107.

The guest speaker this month will be Curt Wagner. Curt is the Fisheries Management Supervisor with the Division of Wildlife and will provide an update on the Ohio Steelhead Program along with insights from the latest Creel Survey Report. A great opportunity to learn more about our local steelhead fishery!

This meeting is open to the public.

Walnut Creek International Coastal Cleanup (ICC)

The PA Steelhead Association will be hosting an International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM at the Walnut Creek Access Area 241 Manchester Road, Fairview, PA 16415

This is a global event that is held annually and was started as a way to bring awareness about the
pollution of our beaches. Join PSA members and many others as trash is picked up along
the stream and beach at Walnut Creek. Sam Zacour is heading up this event again this year
and will talk about it at our September general meeting.

This event is open to the public.

2025 PA Steelhead Association Fall Run Picnic

The PA Steelhead Association will be holding their annual Fall Run Picnic Saturday, September 27th at 2:00 PM at Pleasant Ridge Park Pavilion 8271 Barker Road, Girard, PA 16417.

Kick off the 2025-26 steelhead season at the 4th Annual Fall Run Picnic, honoring Jim Simonelli for his contributions to local fishing organizations. Enjoy catered BBQ by Smoke N Fire (BYOB), fly casting demos, raffles, music, games, and a buffet dinner. Tickets go on sale in late August—$20 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under—available online, at the September PSA meeting, tackle shops, and at the door.