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 Has Been Cancelled
The EPSFA has cancelled their annual Kids Fishing Day at Presque Isle Bay on Saturday, May 23, 2026 due to the construction currently underway around Perry’s Monument. The event will continue as normal in 2027.
The FishUSA and Berkley Hogs & Dogs Event is on June 5
FishUSA and Berkley are hosting the Hogs & Dogs event on June 5, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the FishUSA Pro Shop 6960 West Ridge Road, Fairview, PA. There will be a pig roast and hot dogs available starting at 2:00 pm. There will be a number of Buy One Get One Free deals on Berkley products available in the pro shop. FishUSA and Berkley will be running giveaways throughout the event as well. Don’t miss this opportunity to take advantage of some of the best deals on Berkley Products of the year and enjoy a free lunch while you shop.
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.
Regular Perch Season Now Open on Lake Erie
Lake Erie’s Regular Perch Season is now open 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 Now Open on Lake Erie
Walleye season is now open for the 2026 season. Anglers can keep up to 6 fish. The minimum size requirement is 15″.
For more information, please see the Regulations page.
Fish-for-Free Days
Sunday, May 24, 2026, and Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED (Trout/Salmon and Lake Erie permits are also NOT required). All other fishing regulations still apply.
Fish-for-Free Days are a great way for the whole family to get out and enjoy a day on the water!