Lake Erie

Located in Erie County, Pennsylvania

Lake Erie is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area and shares shoreline with Ohio, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ontario, Canada.

Of all Great Lakes, Lake Erie is the smallest by volume, the shallowest, and the most southern-reaching. Although its big brother lakes are somewhat larger, Lake Erie still ranks the 13th largest freshwater lake worldwide by surface area.

Pennsylvania only claims about 50 miles of shoreline from this beautiful and expansive lake. Most of this lies in the fantastic city of Erie. Erie is intersected by I-90 and I-79, making it a quick and easy escape from everyday life.

Residents in Erie will be delighted to know air travel and medical care are a stone's throw away. The Erie International Airport and St. Vincent's Hospital are located within city limits.

Explore Erie

Although the amount of shoreline Pennsylvania can claim is relatively small, the city of Erie has packed this little slice of lake heaven with an abundance of things to do and see.

Yacht clubs, golf courses, and sandy beaches dot the bustling shoreline. Annual events like the Art and Sole 5K, Art in the Woods event, and The Erie Blues and Jazz Festival create exciting and memorable experiences for the whole family.

Splash Lagoon is an 80,000 square foot indoor water park that has something for every little one! A lazy river, a four-story treehouse, seven water slides, a 200-person wave pool, and even an arcade and laser tag area.

After a long day of lake fun, visitors will find lots of delicious eateries in the city of Erie. Highly-rated restaurants to try here are McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe, Shoreline Bar & Grill, Smuggler's Wharf, and Give a Crepe La CrepErie.

The Walleye Capital of the World

Fishing on Lake Erie is almost too easy. Nicknamed the Walleye Capital of the World, Lake Erie's shallow depths make for an ideal environment for walleye and makes for superb ice fishing in the winter.

Other fish commonly caught on Lake Erie include bass, salmon, trout, and perch, bullhead, catfish, sheepshead, carp, along with lake sturgeon, round goby, and rudd.

Fishing charters are abundant for those without a personal vessel, and there are no restrictions on boat size. These experts will take you to where the fish are biting.

Watersports are another popular pastime on Lake Erie, with visitors and residents alike enjoying waterskiing, jet skiing, kayaking, kiteboarding, parasailing, and much more!

A Great Time in the Great Lakes

Whether it's a fun-filled adventure you seek or just a quiet escape from civilization, Lake Erie in Pennsylvania accommodates all those seeking the lake home lifestyle.