Serving "Steelhead Alley"  Salmon River NY,  Sandy Creek NY, Gennessee River NY,  Oak Orchard NY,  Johnsons Creek NY, Cattaraugus Creek NY,   Zoar Valley south branch,  Clear Creek NY,   Canadaway Creek NY,  Silver Creek NY,  Chataqua Creek NY, Twenty mile Creek Pa,  16 mile Creek Pa,  12 Mile Creek Pa,  7 Miile Creek  Pa,  Walnut Creek Pa,  Elk Creek Pa,  Crooked Creek Pa,  Racoon Creek Pa, Turkey Creek Oh, Conneaut Creek Oh, Grand River Oh, Chagrin River Oh,  Rocky River Oh,  Vermillion River Oh,                         WE GO WHERE THE FISH ARE....................... 

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Guide Don Mathews in a "Fight"

 

My name is Don Mathews, I grew up fishing the Ohio tributaries. They offer the opportunity for today's steelhead angler to escape the crowds "Steelhead Alley" is known for. Some consider fishing the bigger Ohio streams intimidating. I love it. The Grand offer's the rare chance to do a float trip on steelhead alley. In addition to our standard wade trips. We offer Grand River trips in our Hyde Pro-Guide aluminum high side McKenzie style drift boat. We don't typically fish from the boat but it is a awesome tool to reach remote locations and un-pressured fish. I have a intimate knowledge of the Grand, Chagrin and Conneaut watersheds. The Manistee fish Ohio stocks are a spring run strain and they average over 25" in length. We take Trophy Ohio fish over 15 lbs every year. March and April is prime time! Lets go fishin! Don "Dfishinfool" Mathews

Mark, fall '04 Cattaraugus Creek Steely!

Come experience the thrills of steelhead fishing on the world famous "Steelhead Alley" Catch explosive lake run steelhead and brown trout on light tackle fly or spin equipment. We offer all inclusive, instructional Guided Trips. All you will need are waders and a fishing license. We guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. "We fish without borders!" Simply put we go where the fish are! We are so confident of our ability to put you on the fish we offer the "You Catch Fish Or You Fish Free" policy on all "Steelhead Alley"  guided trips.

Al's Steelhead from A Grand float Trip!

Don't be fooled by the competition..!! We specialize in fishing away from the crowds. Try a Ohio float trips in our 17' Hyde Drift boat. We have private access to sections of Cattaraugus Creek, Conneaut Creek, Ashtabula River and Elk Creek.

Due to aggressive stocking programs, Lake Erie's southern shoreline is becoming known as one of the best steelhead fisheries in the world. The numerous tributaries in this area have been nick-named "Steelhead Alley". Our staff of professional guides are on the stream guiding more than 100 days per year. We know where the fish are and we can put you on them !! We guarantee it.!

Mike with a big Elk Creek Buck on the fly

Whether we're floating down the Grand River in Ohio for spring steelhead or fly-fishing for New York Kings in Sept. You can rest assured you will get your fish. I have assembled a group of the best guides out there. These guys are the cream of the crop and they will go that extra yard for you. You can be sure you are getting the best possible Great Lakes fishing adventure available!

Dominick with a late spring Chromer

The area coined "Steelhead Alley" stretches from Buffalo New York to Western Ohio. With many streams to choose from. Traveling anglers staying in either Pittsburg, Erie, Cleveland, Painesville, Ashtabula, Youngstown, or Buffalo areas are just a short drive from the action. We can arrange all of your accommodations for you if you would like. There are many fine hotels or fishing lodges to choose from.

We use quality Scott fly rods and Hardy reels! You will use beautiful hand tied flies. We spare no expense in giving you the Great Lakes Steelhead experience of a lifetime! There are no hidden costs as with many other outfitters! All you will need are waders and a fishing license. Your guide will be professional and will have all of the licenses required by the state to guide. He will have training in CPR, first aid, and water safety. He will be well versed in fly casting and beginning fly casters and fishermen are welcome. Our guides dedicate their time to instructing you the angler, they do not fish! Unless of course you request them to do so.

Fighting steelhead is hard work but once you start you will not want to stop! That's why we will bring lunch to the fish. Included on all guided trips is a streamside lunch and beverages. Lunch will be Sandwiches, Chips, salad, and pie for desert. We will have a warm cup of coffee or coco to warm you in the morning and bottled water or soft drinks throughout the day. All of this is included in the cost of your trip. No hidden charges!

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NEW YORK TRIPS

In addition to our guided "Steelhead Alley" trips we offer a select number of trips each Fall to NY and the Lake Ontario Tributaries for Chinook and Coho Salmon as well as Trophy Brown Trout.  NY License #4348

We also have a presentation "Finding Fish on Steelhead Alley" available to put on at your seminar, event, or club meeting. We have assembled a awesome slide show and have all of our own equipment. We offer this presentation at a very minimal cost, and your audience will learn from it. So Please contact us....

Many lodging options exist along "Steelhead Alley" and Interstate I-90.  Here are a few lodging options located near to the streams that we fish.

LOCAL LODGING
Comfort Inn Elyria Ohio;  440-324-7676
EconoLodge Elyria Ohio; 440-324-3911
Howard Johnson's Geneva Ohio Exit#218; 440-466-1168
State Park Lodge Geneva Ohio Exit #218; 866-806-8066
Hampton Inn Ashtabula Ohio Exit #223; Call   440-275-2000
Comfort Inn Ashtabula Ohio Exit #223; Call   440-275-2711
Days Inn Conneaut Ohio Exit #241440-593-1226
Best Western Erie Pa exit#18 814-838-7646

Clarion Inn Erie Pa Exit#18 814-833-1116

Comfort Inn Dunkirk NY Exit#59 716-672-4450

White Inn Fredonia NY Exit#59 716-672-2103

Best Western Dunkirk NY Exit#59 716-366-7100

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