Lake Erie Ohio fishing guides for steelhead trout

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Ohio fishing guides for steelhead trout

We enjoy catching steelhead trout primarily on fly gear. We do encourage the novice to try fly fishing. It's to your advantage when steelhead fly fishing to use the proper tackle. A well-balanced fly rod and reel, and a good quality steelhead fly line are a must when fishing steelhead waters. The length and weight of your fly rod is very important because it needs to work and feel right for you. If you have done any type of fly-fishing, you should be able to tell when you find the right rod. You don't want a rod that is too light nor do you want one that is too long or too heavy. You need a rod that you are able to fish with for 5 to 7 hours a day and not get tired.

From the fall of the year when our charter boat gets put away for the winter until the spring when we are getting the boat ready for the new season you can find our captain guiding hunting trips and steelhead trout fishing the Lake Erie tributaries. Fly and spinning rod fishermen have a world class stream fishery to enjoy catching the lightning runs and acrobatics Ohio steelhead fishing has to offer.

You can get Lake Erie fishing reports for steelhead trout by joining our mailing list or call us for a guided day on the streams. Those interested in joining our free newsletter and Lake Erie fishing report please see our news page to sign up. The policy of LUCKY STRIKE is we will never sell our give out your email address.

For Ohio fishing charters and through the good management practices from the combined efforts of all of the states involved and our Canadian neighbors we are able to enjoy catching the steelhead trout all year long. So if you just enjoy fishing for Ohio steelhead or would like to book a Lake Erie guide to help you on the streams, take a look around the site and sign up for our free newsletter and good luck to you......those Erie steelhead are waiting.

Ohio's Lake Erie Steelhead Fishing

The Division of Wildlife annually stocks five Lake Erie tributary streams with 6-8" yearling Little Manistee River (Michigan) strain of steelhead. These fish migrate out into Lake Erie and spend the summer in the cooler part of the lake, before returning to streams during the fall through the spring. Steelhead trout caught by anglers in the streams typically average 25" long and weigh 5-6 pounds. These fish have usually spent 2-3 summers out in the lake (see growth chart below). But there are a good number of fish that are over 30 inches and weigh more than 10 pounds.

Steelhead anglers should enjoy another year of good fishing in Ohio’s Lake Erie open waters and in tributaries throughout the fall, winter, and spring months. Peak summer steelhead action on Lake Erie can be found offshore from June through August between Vermilion and Conneaut, with catches measuring 17 to 29 inches. Most Lake Erie anglers troll for steelhead in deep waters using spoons with dipsy divers or downriggers until fish move close to shore in the fall. The daily bag limit remains at five fish per person from May 16 to August 31, and two fish per angler between September 1 and May 15, with a 12-inch minimum size limit throughout the year.

Steelhead Growth Chart

Years in Lake	Average Length (Inches)	Average Weight (Pounds)
1	17	2-3
2	23	4-5
3	26	6-7
4	28	8-10

Recent Stocking Numbers:

Stream	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Chagrin	90,017	109,310	89,999	105,770	105,764	90,465
Conneaut	74,042	87,334	74,026	91,915	75,005	75,001
Grand	93,773	108,116	102,142	106,164	105,058	105,001
Rocky	89,781	106,598	114,427	105,755	90,063	90,293
Vermilion	55,214	80,585	72,703	55,743	82,933	74,684

Ohio Steelhead trout outlook for 2011:

Most Lake Erie anglers trolling for steelhead in deep waters use spoons with dipsy divers or downriggers. The daily bag limit remains at five fish per person from May 16 to August 31 and two fish between September 1 and May 15, with a 12-inch minimum size limit throughout the year.

Lake Erie tributaries provide exciting stream fishing for steelhead trout from the time we put the boat away until we have it back in the water. Prices vary because of anglers variables and it is best to contact the captain for your current requirements and rates.

Landing these big fish on light tackle such as light spinning rods and fly rods is awesome! Check with your auto or homeowners insurance as you need travelers insurance to participate in a Lake Erie steelhead trout guide trip.

That's a pretty nice steelhead Grandpa.....where did all the ice go so quick? The onset of spring after ice out can be an awesome time to book a guided stream trip. The fish start to move up on the rocks and are usually eager to grab a hold of a presentation. This is one of my favorite times of the year for the Lake Erie steelhead trout.

A couple of Lake Erie steelhead trout over 10 # through the ice. Notice how these fish were bright silver colored. Anglers must use extreme caution while fishing under these conditions because the ice can be very unpredictable.

The daily bag limit of 2 steelhead trout and salmon in the aggregate is valid from September 1st through May 15th in Ohio. Pennsylvania anglers may take three.

A Pennsylvania limit of winter steelhead. We had a wonderful winter steelhead trout season with many fish limits caught. Most fishermen choose catch and release but a few of these winter trout were saved for anglers smokers.

Here's Ray Thomas with one of his trout we have been taking this season. Ray, you can let your friends know that your picture is here. What a nice trout with beautiful color taken in our own backyard from a Lake Erie tributary.

Yours truly with one of the Lake Erie tributary trout which we enjoy from fall until spring. Come join us for a day in the streams and enjoy the excellent fishery we have on the great lakes. Steelhead trout, many over 10 pounds test an anglers skills while the weather may test your endurance at times. Learn different patterns and baits while fishing with us as well as reading the streams.

Colorful steelhead trout from the Ohio tributary waters of Lake Erie. Our catch throughout the trout fishing season exceeds our steelhead trout catch aboard the Lucky Strike. If trout is what you are after a wading trip should be on your calendar!

Another colorful early winter steelhead trout. This is a big male which took a very tiny knat fly. Always adjust your baits to stream conditions while trout fishing.

Another shot of a steelhead trout over 10 pounds. This is a big female which is filled with eggs. There are some difficult fish catching days but I have never spent a bad day fishing. I hope you can join us soon on your next stream fishing trip on Lake Erie.

A good sized trout taken by a lucky spin casting angler. Check out the comparison of this steelhead trout against the rod in the picture - nice fish! We look forward to providing you with an exciting day on the water!

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For your next guided stream fishing trip on Lake Erie fishing for the acrobatic steelhead trout call Captain Art at 440-997-7010 or 440-599-1028.

LUCKY STRIKE Sport fishing - Lake Erie steelhead trout guide

202 West Main Road # 60

Conneaut, Ohio 44030

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