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Planning your next fishing trip in Erie, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Erie, Pennsylvania sits on the southeastern shore of Lake Erie, one of North America’s premier freshwater fisheries. Anglers here tap into world-class walleye, trophy smallmouth bass, and legendary steelhead runs, along with diverse nearshore and offshore opportunities that make Erie a true four-season fishing destination. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 14:41 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • Visibility:
    92%
  • Waxing Gibbous - 92% illuminated Waxing Gibbous
Next Full Moon in ~3 days on 29th July
  • Distance to earth:
    405,315 km
    Proximity:
    0.9 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Erie
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul
New Moon
Wed, 12 Aug
Full Moon
Fri, 28 Aug

Solunar Bite Times

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  • minor Time:
    01:53 am - 03:53 am
  • major Time:
    10:05 am - 12:05 pm
  • minor Time:
    06:17 pm - 08:17 pm
  • major Time:
    10:26 pm - 12:26 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waxing Gibbous at 92% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -2 hour and -29 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Sun, 26 Jul 20:56 • 42.129, -80.085
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Erie, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Erie

Erie, PA fishing revolves around the massive open water of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay’s protected shallows, and several tributary streams that pour into the lake. Each season shifts the bite, so matching your location, depth, and presentation to the time of year is the key to consistent success.

Spring on Lake Erie kicks off with prespawn smallmouth bass and staging walleye. Smallmouth stack along rocky shorelines, breakwalls, and nearshore reefs off Presque Isle; work 8–20 feet with tube jigs, ned rigs, and suspending jerkbaits in natural goby and baitfish colors. Early walleye often hold deeper off the first major drop-offs—slow-troll crankbaits or stickbaits 1.2–1.8 mph, using planer boards to spread lines and cover water.

By early summer, the big walleye schools slide offshore into 40–70 feet and deeper. Erie’s central basin is a classic open-water trolling game: use inline weights or diving crankbaits, and fine-tune lead lengths until you contact suspended fish you’re marking on sonar. Color patterns change with light conditions—start with chrome, purple, and firetiger. Yellow perch set up on subtle bottom contours; drop-shotting emerald shiners or small minnows on double-hook rigs directly under the boat is the standard approach. Keep your rig just off bottom and adjust often as schools move.

In the warm months, Presque Isle Bay becomes a multi-species hotspot. Weedlines, docks, and riprap hold largemouth bass, panfish, and the occasional northern pike. Target bass with Texas-rigged plastics, wacky-rigged stickbaits, and topwater walkers early and late in the day. For bluegill and crappie, small jigs tipped with soft plastics or worms under a float will fill a bucket. Nighttime brings out channel catfish; anchor near deeper holes and current seams, and soak cut bait or chicken liver on simple slip-sinker rigs.

Fall on Erie is transition time and arguably the best big-fish window. Smallmouth bass move back to rocky structures in 15–35 feet; blade baits, football jigs, and compact swimbaits worked close to bottom will trigger heavy bronzebacks feeding up for winter. Walleye push shallower on overcast and windy days—run crankbaits and stickbaits higher in the water column and closer to shore, especially along the city-side structures.

Erie is also renowned for its steelhead run. When lake temperatures drop and fall rains bump flows, steelhead and some brown trout surge into tributaries like Walnut and Elk creeks. Drift egg sacs, spawn bags, and single eggs under floats through deeper runs, or swing small streamers and nymphs with fly gear. Water clarity dictates presentation—go natural and light in clear water, brighter and larger when flows are off-color.

Winter fishing centers on safe-ice opportunities in Presque Isle Bay and nearshore zones when conditions allow. Anglers target panfish, perch, and the occasional bass with tiny jigs and spoons tipped with maggots or minnows. Mobility is critical: punch multiple holes, fish each for a few minutes, and stay on active schools rather than waiting them out.

Throughout the year, success around Erie comes down to reading the wind, watching your electronics, and staying flexible. Use structure maps and sonar to find rock, edges, and bait; adjust depth and speed until you contact fish; and be ready to move when the bite fades. With the right seasonal strategy, Erie offers consistent action and trophy potential in every month of the year.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Erie area

Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 5 beaches and bays in this area.

Bay Harbor Marina - 1.74570985665km , Presque Isle Bay - 3.03701084754km , Misery Bay - 3.22283347393km , Thompson Bay - 3.81520357931km , Camp Cayuga Dam - 22.91703182394km

Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 10 main harbours in this area.

Cherry Marina - 1.20387003586km, Approach Turning - 1.3433528228km, Harbor Turning Basin - 1.38717613987km, Approach Turning Basin - 1.40052728118km, Erie Turning Basin - 1.48555809614km, Eire Turning Basin - 1.54906320042km, Bay Harbor Marina - 1.74570985665km, Harbor Basin - 1.80243336209km, Lampe Marina - 2.14017611691km, Presque Isle State Park Marina - 3.89702484445km

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Erie. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Cherry Marina - 1.20387003586km , Approach Turning - 1.3433528228km , Harbor Turning Basin - 1.38717613987km , Approach Turning Basin - 1.40052728118km , Erie Turning Basin - 1.48555809614km , Eire Turning Basin - 1.54906320042km , Bay Harbor Marina - 1.74570985665km , Harbor Basin - 1.80243336209km , Lampe Marina - 2.14017611691km , West Branch Cascade Creek - 2.29893422889km , Presque Isle Bay - 3.03701084754km , Horseshoe Pond - 3.08897695329km , Misery Bay - 3.22283347393km , Niagara Pond - 3.80418101486km , Thompson Bay - 3.81520357931km , Presque Isle State Park Marina - 3.89702484445km , Ridge Pond - 4.10506084608km , Cranberry Pond - 4.26321319638km , Chimney Ponds (historical) - 4.45907053041km , Fourmile Creek - 5.71103486366km , Sixmile Creek - 10.0439243582km , Sevenmile Creek - 10.50486959812km , Elliotts Run - 11.37350792521km , Eightmile Creek - 12.29667110526km , Walnut Creek - 14.05179051029km , Siegel Marsh Dam - 15.24698972814km , Lamson Run - 15.53299311898km , Twelvemile Creek - 16.80883067511km , East Branch LeBoeuf Creek - 16.8264249449km , Townley Run - 20.18191439279km , Goodban Run - 20.27078389407km , Lake Pleasant - 20.81027494917km , Benson Run - 21.14904361778km , Falk Run - 21.26984890496km , Alder Brook - 21.64783224981km , Camp Cayuga Dam - 22.91703182394km , LeBoeuf Lake - 23.32493413596km , Brandy Run - 23.43381053959km , Bailey Brook - 23.78380724095km , Halls Run - 24.05050240195km

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