S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie Monthly Membership Meeting is Monday, May 18
The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie will be holding their monthly membership meeting on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Polish Falcons Club 431 E 3rd St, Erie, PA 16507. This is the last membership meeting until September.
This meeting is open to the public.
The 2026 EPSFA Kids Fishing Day is on Saturday, May 23
The EPSFA will be hosting their annual Kids Fishing Day at Presque Isle Bay on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. This is an event for kids 14 and under to get the opportunity to learn how to fish. There will also be a fishing derby for kids 6-12 years old with prizes for all contestants. Rods, Reels, and bait will all be provided. There will be food available for all attendees. Bring your family out for a fun day on the water. Admission is completely free but is limited to 125 kids.
This event is open to the public.
Erie Tributaries are now under Regular Trout Season Regulations
The Erie tributary streams are now under the regular trout season regulations until Labor Day, September 7, 2026. The limit for brown/brook trout is 5 fish with a 9″ size minimum. The limit for steelhead and rainbow trout remains at 3 fish with a 15″ limit and the season runs until the Friday before the Opening Day of trout next year.
For more information, please see the Regulations page.
PA “Big Bass” Season is now open on Lake Erie through June 12
“Big Bass” Season is now open on Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay and runs through June 12, 2026. Anglers can keep 1 fish of either bass species and the fish must be at least 20″.
For more information, please see the Regulations page.
Lake Erie Regular Perch Season to open May 1
Perch Fishing is open until April 30, 2026 but anglers must obey a 7″ Minimum size limit and are able to keep up to 30 fish. Lake Erie’s Regular Perch Season opens on May 1 and runs through November 30, 2026. Anglers can still keep up to 30 fish but with no minimum size restrictions.
For more information, please see the Regulations page.