Steelhead

Welcome to the Reel Fish'n Steelhead page. We have a lot of information packed into one site. When Erie, PA comes up in discussion, fishermen instantly think of one thing... steelhead!  Here you will find some great help on where to beat the crowds, how to catch those beasts, and when to do it. Have a specific question? Just ask.

Erie LAW Information (courtesy of WCO)

Area officers have been extremely busy 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This past weekend yielded dozens of violations and warnings. We occasionally hear that we are not around when needed, however, anglers can rest assured that law enforcement presence is exceptionally strong this year and producing positive results. Poaching, netting, and snagging violators are being caught and prosecuted.

Area bait shops, local sportsmen's clubs, and the Walnut Creek Access office have free convenient wallet size cards available with contact numbers for reporting violations. These "Turn in a Poacher" cards are free of charge.

Violations in our area can be reported as follows:
  1. WCO Brook Tolbert, West Erie County: cell 814-566-7869
  2. WCO Ed Stuart, Central Erie County: cell 814-572-0066
  3. WCO Jim Smolko, East Erie County: cell 814-572-0078
  4. WCO Tom Edwards, Northwest Region Office: 814-337-0444
  5. PA State Police, Lawrence Park (East Erie): 814-898-1641
  6. PA State Police, Girard (West Erie): 814-774-9611
  7. Walnut Creek Access Office: 814-833-2464

Reminder all anglers must have a Erie Trout stamp to fish Erie tributaries.