The following shops offer tackle for lake and stream fishing in the region. Most shops are open year-round, and open early each morning. The owners and employees of these shops are generally friendly and well-informed, and are happy to help you to have an enjoyable and successful fishing experience.
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Region: Erie East
Located between 4 & 7 mile creeks on Rt 5. Complete line of rods, reels, terminal tackle and live bait.
Region: Nearby
Located just off U.S. Route 5 and just east of the Elk Creek Access.
Region: Erie West
FishUSA – provider of the FishErie.com and FishSalmonRiver.com web sites, offers a complete line of tackle, from dry flies to downriggers. Our showroom is located on West Ridge Road (US Route 20), just east of the town of Fairview, between Walnut and Elk Creeks. The showroom is open seven days a week. See our Store Hours.
8600 Avonia Road
Girard, PA 16417
Phone: 814.474.5730
Region: Erie West
Located on Avonia Road (State Route 98) about one mile south of the Fairview Exit of Interstate 90, in the campground area, and beside Elk Creek.
Region: Erie West
Located on Peninsula Drive (State Route 832), on the top of the Peninsula hill (just south of the entrance to Presque Isle State Park).
Region: Erie West
Located on the south side of West Lake Road (U.S. Route 5), about one-half mile west of Walnut Creek. Fish cleaning and smoking, and boat storage are available.
Chestnut Street Boat House
Erie, PA 16507
Phone: 814.452.2628
Region: Erie in Town
Located at the Chestnut Street Boat House. Rentals include: 20’ Powercats, 17’ Triumph Boats, 15’ Jet Boats, Aluminum Fishing Boats, skis and tubes. Bait sales and food concessions.
Region: Erie in Town
Located on lower State Street (Former Smith’s Bait Stand, just north of the Bayfront Parkway on left in Wolverine Park. Live bait, tackle, ice, snacks, sandwiches, drinks, souvenirs.
36320 Duch Hill Road
Union City, PA 16438
Phone: 814-694-3474(FISH)
Email: timberlandbait1@verizon.net
Region: Nearby
Hours – 7 Days a week! April-September Ice Fishing Season Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Full line of fishing tackle and live bait.