Ohio & PA Steelhead Trout Guide Service & Outfitter on Steelhead Alley

Licensed, Insured, and Experienced!

October 1st - May 10th

     Steelhead fishing is popular in Ohio. Anglers from throughout the Midwest come to target the Ohio steelhead from fall through spring, as weather and conditions permit. Approximately 400,000 steelhead are released annually in the Rocky, Chagrin, Grand Rivers and Conneaut Creek, making for strong fall and spring runs of steelhead.

  Stream anglers can expect an average Steelhead to be 25 inches long and weigh 5-6 pounds. Larger fish measure in the 28-31 inch range and weigh 8-12 pounds. Most of the larger fish are caught later in November through April as the fish stage for the annual spring spawning run.

      The most common technique used for Ohio Steelhead is nymphing or dead drifting egg patterns, nymphs, and wooly buggers under a strike indicator with a 10 foot 7 or 8 weight rod.  Another option that is catching on quick is swinging big streamer patterns on sink tips for the fresher more aggressive fish, but make sure your holding on tight as a good streamer grab can take the rod from your hands.

• Conneaut Creek Lodging - Stream side lodging on the banks of the scenic Conneaut river  with stream access.  Ranch house that sleeps up to five people.  Centrally located in the heart of Steelhead Alley,  Located within 20 minutes of the Grand river, Elk Creek, and Walnut Creek and several smaller tributaries.  Newly furnished with beds, phone, washer, dryer, cable t.v., kitchen, bath, internet connection.     $200.00 per night.

• Elk Creek Private Property Access - +$50 for half day access per angler, +$100 full day access per angler, for land owner rod fee. Amazing section of Elk Creek in PA loaded with steelhead. This is a great way to have a section of the river to yourself, just you and your guide!

• Corporate - Fully catered corporate trips available of up to 10 guest.

• Lodging available for our "out of town" guests. $200/Night for weeknights, $250/Night for weekend - With River Access!

*Price includes up to two people - Rod and wader rental are available for clients as needed.

Guides

Dan Pribanic - Shop Owner, Steelhead Alley Guide in Ohio & PA. Licensed PA Guide.

Matt Hynes - Steelhead Alley Guide, Alaska West Guide, Fly Fishing Specialist, Spey & Switch Rod Specialist, Professional Fly Tying Specialist.

Ernie Pribanic - Steelhead Alley Guide in Ohio & PA. Licensed PA Guide Also Offering Youghiogheny River Drift Boat Trips for Trout & Smallmouth Bass.

Pennsylvania Trout -  April 15th - June 30th

Potter County, located in North Central Pennsylvania, has some of the finest trout fishing in the East. A trip to its waters has become an annual journey for those looking for fantastic fishing without the crowds found in the central part of the state.

The First Fork of the Sinnemahoning is blessed with insect life, providing prolific hatches and exciting dry fly fishing that peeks form early May through June. Hatches that occur during this time include Caddis, Sulphers, Light Cahills, March Browns, Brown Drakes, Green Drakes, Blue Winged Olives, and Grey Fox.

While in Potter County, you will stay at the First Fork Lodge. While there are few guarantees in fishing we can guarantee a good nights sleep and food that you will remember well until your next trip to “God’s Country.” This trip is fast becoming a favorite among many anglers.

April 15th-June 30th

Price:
One Person: $450.00
Two People: $650.00 

*rice includes all meals, one nights lodging, guide service for a day and half fishing. You can also contact the shop about multi day trips.