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.
Walleye Season is Closed until May 2
Walleye season will be closed from March 14 – May 2. You may not harvest a walleye during this time. If one is caught it must be released. After May 2, anglers can then keep up to 6 fish measuring at least 15″.
For more information, please see the Regulations page.