The 2026 Southtowns Walleye Derby is June 13 through June 21
Registration is now open for the 2026 Southtowns Walleye Derby. The tournament starts on Saturday, June 13 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on Saturday, June 21 at 4:00 pm.
You must be a Southtowns Walleye Association member in order to compete in this derby. The deadline for registration is Friday, June 12 at 11:59p.m. The entry fee is $50 for members and $110 for non-members with a Membership included. Anglers have the option to add a number of Calcuttas that will increase the entry fees. The tournament is open to anglers of all skill levels. All US waters of Lake Erie will be open to fish. Anglers will compete for the opportunity at $100,000 in cash and prizes. You can see all available weigh stations here to find which one will be closest to you. All local anglers competing are encouraged to bring their fish in to be weighed at the FishUSA Pro Shop.
PSA Annual Hot Dog Day is on June 27
The Pennsylvania Steelhead Association is hosting their annual Hot Dogs Day on Saturday, June 27, starting at 11:00 am at the Walnut Creek Marina. PSA will be giving out free hotdogs, water, and chips to incoming and outgoing fisherman utilizing the Walnut Creek Launch. Don’t miss some free food and drinks after a long day of fishing or fill up before you head out!
This event is open to the public
The FishUSA Tackle Swap and Tent Sale is Friday, July 3
FishUSA is hosting the their annual Tackle Swap and Tent Sale on Friday, July 3 from 9:00am to 6:00 pm in the FishUSA Pro Shop 6960 West Ridge Rd. Fairview, PA 16415. The Tent Sale will be full of quality tackle and gear available at the lowest prices you will see all year. The tackle swap will run from 3:00-6:00pm and is a buy, sell, and trade event. There will be 20 tables available at first come first serve for anyone who would like to set up and sell their gear. The SONS of Lake Erie will also be serving free hotdogs available for all guests. Don’t miss this opportunity at getting some of the best deals of the year on new and used fishing tackle.
This event is open to the public.