Recent News

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.

The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders is hosting their 31st annual Steelhead Expo on Saturday, September 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Rocky River Nature Center 24000 Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, OH 44070.

The doors open at 9:30 a.m. This free event is open to anglers of all ages. This event will feature expert-led seminars, gear vendors, conservation group exhibits, and a fundraising raffle to support local fishery and outdoor programs. Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and gear up for steelhead season!

The PA Steelhead Association will be holding their monthly membership meeting Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00p.m. at the American Legion Post #773 4109 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505.

The speaker this month will be Amber Stillwell, a coastal outreach specialist working in the Lake Erie region. She is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating regional outreach programs focused on healthy ecosystems and watershed restoration. Amber will speak about the impact of aquatic species and microplastics on our water systems.

This event is open to the public.

Registration is now open for the 2025 Lake Erie Fall Brawl. The tournament starts on Saturday, October 18th at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, November 30th at 11:00 a.m.

The entry fee is $30 and the deadline for registration is Thursday, October 16th at 11:59p.m. The tournament is open to anglers of all skill levels and features divisions for boaters, kayakers, shore anglers, youth, and women. Anyone fishing on Lake Erie is eligible to participate. Anglers compete for the opportunity at $450,000 in prizes including boats for the top placements. The actual prizes are based on the total number of participants. There are a total of eight weigh stations, with East End Angler and Poor Richard’s Bait and Tackle serving the Erie area. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete in the biggest walleye tournament of the year!

The E.P.S.F.A. will be hosting their annual Fall Trout Challenge on Sunday, October 19th 2025

The 2025 E.P.S.F.A. Fall Trout Challenge is a trolling-only tournament held Sunday, October 19 for two-person EPSFA teams. The deadline to enter is Thursday, October 17th at 11:59p.m. Anglers target up to six trout or salmon (steelhead, browns, or salmon; no lake trout). Entry is $250 plus a $15 registration fee, with an option to double-down. Weigh-ins begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Sloppy Duck Saloon. There is a 90% payout to top finishers.