Anglers in Northwestern Pennsylvania are invited to share their experience and insights related to the invasive fish, the Round Goby, during the “Your Voice for Our Waters,” angler engagement session, happening December 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Allegheny College. Anglers are encouraged to register early.
The Round Goby is a small, aggressive fish that can be spread through fishing-related activities. It wreaks havoc on native freshwater mussel and fish populations and feeds on both the eggs and fry of the Smallmouth Bass, a native and popular sport fish in Pennsylvania.
Concerns that it will continue to invade inland waterways, particularly those adjacent to Lake Erie, have inspired the organizers, Pennsylvania Sea Grant (PASG) and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Invasive Species Council, to host the event. Anglers are often among the first to recognize the impacts of invasive species on local waterways and fisheries, which is why their input is being sought to help stop the spread of the Round Goby.
