Pennsylvania Fishing Charters

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Pennsylvania: 49 fishing charters available

Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters
Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie Charters

Erie • 37 ft • 6 persons

Relentless Pursuit Lake Erie offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

"Had some family in town and scheduled Relentless Pursuit. Captan Chad and his right hand man Zach were great." —⁠ Kevin,
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trips fromUS $600
Endless Mountains Guide Service
Endless Mountains Guide Service

Towanda • 20 ft • 3 persons

Endless Mountains Guide Service has been putting people on fish for over 20 years.

"Captain Lynn is a fantastic Captain. Booked a full day trip in the Susquehanna for my 13 year old son and I." —⁠ Sean,
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trips fromUS $150
Lucky dog sports fishing
Lucky dog sports fishing

Erie • 30 ft • 5 persons

Make some memories in Erie and go fishing with Lucky dog sports fishing.

"An absolutely great time with a great captain and first mate." —⁠ Jackie,
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trips fromUS $550
Bass Fishing Lake Erie
Bass Fishing Lake Erie

Erie • 22 ft • 4 persons

If you’re serious about exploring Lake Erie, then you need to book a trip with Bass Fishing Lake Erie.

"We had 6 hour trip with Captain Mark Rose. We have had multiple charters before." —⁠ Igor,
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trips fromUS $299
Family Time Sportfishing
Family Time Sportfishing

Fairview • 25 ft • 4 persons

Family Time Sportfishing is located in Erie and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

"There were 3 of us out trying to catch some walleye ... Well Captain Justin on the Family Time Sportfishing made it happen!" —⁠ Larry,
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trips fromUS $450
Pacifictime Sportfishing
Pacifictime Sportfishing

Erie • 30 ft • 5 persons

Spend a fantastic day on Lake Erie with Pacifictime Sportfishing!

"Pacifictime Sport fishing boat is a well equipped Great Lakes fishing boat." —⁠ JEFFREY,
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trips fromUS $650
Susquehanna Rippin Lips Guide
Susquehanna Rippin Lips Guide

Middletown • 16 ft • 2 persons

Susquehanna Rippin Lips Guide has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Middletown.

"My son and I had an incredible time with Susquehanna Rippin Lips Guide!" —⁠ Jamie,
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trips fromUS $275
Rod Squad Fishing Charters
Rod Squad Fishing Charters

Erie • 26 ft • 6 persons

Rod Squad Fishing Charters welcomes you to Erie, Pennsylvania for a memorable day of fishing.

"Excellent experience all around! Great captain Very good mate (Jackson) Almost new boat All the gear worked perfectly We had a window of opportunity (weather) to go out and Rod did everything possible to get us on the Walleye." —⁠ Brian,
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trips fromUS $650
Predator Getter Outdoors
Predator Getter Outdoors

Wrightsville • 20 ft • 4 persons

If you plan on Catfishing in Pennsylvania, look no further than Predator Getter Outdoors.

"If you want to target trophy flatheads this is the guide to do it with." —⁠ Rebecca,
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trips fromUS $400
Worth The Catch Fishing Charters – Erie Pa
Worth The Catch Fishing Charters – Erie Pa

Erie • 22 ft • 4 persons

Make an adventure out of your next trip to Erie and go fishing with Captain Jamie Worth.

"Me and my father booked with Captain Jamie and it was an unbelievable experience." —⁠ FishingBooker Member,
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trips fromUS $349
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Pennsylvania

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Fishing in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania fishing experience will get you hooked! With 4,000 inland lakes and ponds and 85,000 miles of streams and rivers, the Keystone State has everything a freshwater angler dreams of. To top it all off, Pennsylvania features over 70 miles of coastline on Lake Erie, which means there’s plenty of opportunities to indulge in a Great Lakes fishing adventure.
 

Where to go

With endless streams, creeks, and lakes across the state, it’s hard to find a place where you can’t fish. To make your search for the perfect trip easier, we recommend river fishing at Harrisburg and lake fishing at Erie.
 

River Fishing

The Susquehanna River is the largest river on the East Coast, which connects many smaller rivers and creeks. The river is well-known for a great deal of Smallmouth Bass and is also filled with plenty of Walleye, Catfish, and smaller Panfish. Every serious fly fisherman knows that it can hardly get any better than targeting Trout in this area. Whether you’re out to get Brown, Lake, or Steelhead Trout, you only need to focus on streams and creeks that bring extra cold water. 
 
If you’re a beginner, you can start with spots full of stocked Trout, since they’re easy to fool and will bite more often than wild Trout. If you’re interested in targeting Carp, visit in spring during their spawning season. For all night-owl anglers out there, catfishing is the best in early spring.
 

Lake Erie

You’ll find that winter and spring are slow on Lake Erie – the real action begins when it gets warmer. When the temperature rises, the fish move to deeper waters, and this happens to be the perfect time for targeting trophy Walleye. Salmon and Steelhead are usually caught with downriggers, while Perch is best to target by bottom fishing, using live minnows as bait. Lake Erie also has an incredible population of Smallmouth Bass, which is slowly becoming a very popular target for fly fishing.
 

Regulations

  • All anglers 16 and older need a valid Pennsylvania fishing license. You can purchase your license online or at License Issuing Agents, County Treasurer offices, or Fish & Boat Commission offices.
  • If you’re fishing in Lake Erie, you’ll also need a Lake Erie stamp. 
  • If you’re targeting Trout species, it’s necessary to get a Trout stamp. You may also use the combo Erie/Trout stamp.
 
Whether you prefer fishing in the lake or river, Pennsylvania will deliver. Choose your trip and get ready for an amazing freshwater adventure!
 

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Pennsylvania Fishing Seasons

January
Lake Erie is full of ice dunes, so you won’t be heading out on a boat anytime soon. Ice fishing is usually possible on Presque Isle Bay. You can target Steelhead at the mouths of tributaries.
 
February
Fishing is better in the rivers, especially in the areas protected from the main current. This can help you locate Walleye and Yellow Perch.
 
March
Fishing in the creeks close to Lake Erie will take you to some of the densest populations of wild Brown Trout in the state. Northern Pike is available in good numbers.
 
April
With spring comes the Carp spawning season, and they’re present in huge numbers. Early season Walleye is present in the lake, especially during the night.
 
May
Besides Carp, you’ll also have great chances when targeting Steelhead or Northern Pike. Catfish are preparing to spawn and they’re showing up in higher numbers.
 
June
June is the best time to target Catfish as their spawning season begins. They’re usually active during the night. If you want to catch them on a day trip, check shallow and muddy waters.
 
July
The peak season for Walleye kicks in as temperatures rise. The fish will move into deeper waters, searching for colder spots.
 
August
One of the best gems of Pennsylvania, Smallmouth Bass, reach their peak in August. It’s better to target them in the rivers and creeks, rather than the lakes.
 
September
Bass feed ferociously in fall, so you can still expect great fishing for them. As their bait moves, they tend to follow them to shallower water. 
 
October
This is a popular time to target Salmon and Steelhead just off the mouths of the tributaries. Yellow Perch and Bass fishing are still great.
 
November
As the weather gets colder, fishing at Lake Erie slows down and the main action moves back to the rivers. Trout and Bass fishing are still good.
 
December
In winter, Lake Erie freezes over and there’s not a lot of action underneath the ice. You’ll have the best chances of targeting Steelhead with a professional guide.
 

Pennsylvania Fishing Calendar

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Top Types of Fishing in Pennsylvania

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Top Targeted Species in Pennsylvania

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