Recent News

Registration is now open for the 2025 Lake Erie Fall Brawl. The tournament starts on Saturday, October 18th at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, November 30th at 11:00 a.m.

The entry fee is $30 and the deadline for registration is Thursday, October 16th at 11:59p.m. The tournament is open to anglers of all skill levels and features divisions for boaters, kayakers, shore anglers, youth, and women. Anyone fishing on Lake Erie is eligible to participate. Anglers compete for the opportunity at $450,000 in prizes including boats for the top placements. The actual prizes are based on the total number of participants. There are a total of eight weigh stations, with East End Angler and Poor Richard’s Bait and Tackle serving the Erie area. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete in the biggest walleye tournament of the year!

The E.P.S.F.A. will be hosting their annual Fall Trout Challenge on Sunday, October 19th 2025

The 2025 E.P.S.F.A. Fall Trout Challenge is a trolling-only tournament held Sunday, October 19 for two-person EPSFA teams. The deadline to enter is Thursday, October 17th at 11:59p.m. Anglers target up to six trout or salmon (steelhead, browns, or salmon; no lake trout). Entry is $250 plus a $15 registration fee, with an option to double-down. Weigh-ins begin at 2:30 p.m. at the Sloppy Duck Saloon. There is a 90% payout to top finishers.

The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders will hold their monthly membership meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM at the Firehouse Grille and Pub, located at 2768 Stark Dr., Willoughby Hills, OH 44094.

This month’s featured speaker is Jeff Blood, a lifelong outdoorsman and fisherman from Northeast Ohio with a passion for fishing and hunting around the world. Jeff has been published in Fly Fisherman Magazine, Lake Ontario Outdoors, and has appeared as a guest host on The New Fly Fisher television program and magazine. He is also the creator of the highly effective Blood Dot and White Death flies, which are well-known for their productivity along Steelhead Alley. Jeff will be speaking about fly fishing for steelhead in Steelhead Alley, sharing insights and techniques from his many years of experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected names in the fly fishing community!

The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie will be holding their monthly membership meeting on Monday October 27th, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Polish Falcons Club 431 E 3rd St, Erie, PA 16507.

This meeting is open to the public.

The North Western PA chapter of Trout Unlimited will be hosting their Bar Flies Gathering Tuesday October 28th, 2025 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.

The Pennsylvania Steelhead Association will be holding their monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the American Legion Post #773 4109 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505.

The speaker this month will be Tim Schaeffer. Tim is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. He will be giving updates on the current state of our steelhead fishery.

This meeting is open to the public.