{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Cleveland, OH Steelhead in November

I just got back from Erie Pa visiting my parents and stopped at 20 mile creek to do some steelhead fishing.. the water was super low and clear and it was packed shoulder to shoulder fishing.. The fish are definitely starting to run and I saw a few caught in the lake at the river mouth on spinning gear. I think they were using store bought eggs on an indicator..

I agree you need to check the flows and when it last rained. The lack of flow caused a large rock pile to form at the front of the creek and was blocking new fish from getting upstream, but it looks like they are going to get hammered with rain in the next few days.

On Monday, October 14, 2013 1:11:38 PM UTC-4, vkernus wrote:

Eric,

 

If you are only going to be there for a day or two, I would strongly urge you to take a guide if you want to get on fish.  There is a lot of water up in that area and unless you have an idea where the fish are holding, your chances of success are small.  Rob is correct, the fish hold in only a small portion of the water.

 

Look at temperatures and flows.  Also, consider when the last rain moved through the area.  There are quite a few good books on fishing the Great Lakes area.

 

If you are interested in a guide, I would strongly recommend Greg Senyo's Steelhead alley outfitters and the guys at Chagrin River fly shop.  Those guys are on the water and know where the fish hold and what they prefer.  If you are not going to take a guide, stop in to Chagrin River fly shop, buy some flys and ask questions.

 

Victor

 

On Saturday, October 12, 2013 3:34:43 PM UTC-4, Eric Y. wrote:

I'll be passing through Cleveland for a day or two during early November. Anyone have any suggestions on where I might want to try to fish? I figure I might as well give them a shot if I have to be there.

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