Public Boat Launch and Lower Parking Area at North East Marina to be Closed for Maintenance
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission announced today that, effective immediately, the public boat launch and lower parking area at North East Marina, Erie County, will be closed for maintenance. The maintenance lasts approximately two weeks so that contractors can perform dredging, sedimentation removal, erosion control activities, and installation of seasonal courtesy docks at the boat launch area. Visitors should steer clear of any active work zones.
S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie Meeting April 28th
The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie will hold this month’s general membership meeting on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Polish Falcons Club, 431 East 3rd Street, Erie, PA.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Portions of Walnut Creek Marina to be Closed Temporarily for Maintenance
FAIRVIEW, Pa. (March 17) – The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers and boaters that portions of Walnut Creek Marina in Fairview, Erie County, will be closed beginning this week for maintenance.
Visitors should note that the main motorboat launch will be closed beginning March 18, 2025, through April 30, 2025, so that dredging can be performed within the marina basin. In addition, the Walnut Creek Beach area will be closed for maintenance until approximately May 2, 2025.
The rest of the access area will remain open during this time. Anglers may use the parking lots and fish from sections of the pier and shoreline not impacted by the dredging activity. Boaters using canoes, kayaks, and smaller boats may use the small boat launch which is located directly south of the marina basin. This launch is shallow and does not provide access for larger boats.
The marina office and public restrooms will be open beginning April 10 (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Weather permitting, slip holders who have a current contract may move their boats in for the season on or after May 10.
Fishing licenses and launch permits are available for purchase at the marina office or online at Fishandboat.com.
EPSFA KIDS Fishing Day May 24th
This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. Noon on May 24. Kids Day was an event created to educate our youth about the local fishery and environment. Registration is free and limited to 100 kids ages 12 and under and will open in April 2025. We hope to see everyone out on Presque Isle for a day of fun.
Registration is now open.