Recent News

The International Fly Fishing Film Festival is Saturday, March 7

The NWPA Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be hosting the International Fly Fishing Film Festival on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center 301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505. The door will open for the event at 5:30 PM. The film will begin at 7:00 PM. Ticket are available online. If the tickets have not sold out online, they will also be available for purchase at the event. Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy some of the best fly fishing films created by independent film makers and fly fisherman from around the world.

This event is open to the public.

PSA Monthly Membership Meeting is Wednesday, March 11

The PA Steelhead Association will be holding their monthly membership meeting Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the American Legion Post #773 4109 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505. The speaker this month will be Chris Eilers of the USFWS Sea Lamprey Control Unit. He will be speaking on sea lamprey control and how it will effect our local fisheries.

This event is open to the public.

S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie Monthly Membership Meeting is Monday, March 23

The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie will be holding their monthly membership meeting on MondayMarch 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Polish Falcons Club 431 E 3rd St, Erie, PA 16507.

This meeting is open to the public.

O.C.B.S Monthly Membership Meeting is Thursday, March 26

The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders monthly membership meeting will be held on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Emerald Necklace Marina Cafe, 1500 Scenic Park Dr. Lakewood, OH 44107

The speaker this month will be Roger Hinchcliff, from the Steelhead Manifesto and Lamiglas Rods. He will be speaking on some advanced rigging techniques to catch steelhead. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn some new tactics for catching steelhead in our local tributaries.

This meeting is open to the public.

S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie Ice Out Party will be Sunday, March 29

The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie will be hosting their annual Ice Out Party on Sunday, March 29 from 1:00-5:00 pm. The Ice Out Party is meant to kick off the open water fishing season and marks the end of ice fishing season. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $5 for kids 15 and under. There will be something to enjoy for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to have some fun and celebrate the start of our open water season!

This event is open to the public.

NWPA Trout Unlimited Bar Flies Gathering is Tuesday, March 31

The North Western PA Chapter of Trout Unlimited will be hosting their Bar Flies Gathering Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Six Pack House of Beer 847 Pittsburgh Ave, Erie, PA 16505.

Join the NWPA chapter of Trout Unlimited for an evening of fly tying, food, and drinks! Anglers of all skill levels are welcomed. Whether you’re there to tie flies, swap stories, or just enjoy a drink and some great company, this is a perfect way to connect with fellow NWPA TU members and welcome new faces into our community. Come out, learn something new, and be part of the fun!

This event is open to the public.