Oncorhynchus mykiss
Steelhead Alley — Ohio stocks 450,000 steelhead in 7 Lake Erie tributaries each year.
Ohio’s Steelhead Alley consists of seven Lake Erie tributaries stocked with approximately 450,000 Little Manistee River strain steelhead annually. The Rocky River through Cleveland Metroparks is considered the most accessible steelhead fishery in America. Other top rivers include the Chagrin, Grand, Conneaut Creek, Vermilion, Ashtabula, and Cuyahoga (added 2024). Fish return at 23 inches / 4-5 lbs after two years in Lake Erie.
Lake Erie tributaries daily limit of 2 trout/salmon combined
Find lakes, guides, and bait shops for your next steelhead trout fishing trip in Ohio.
Explore Lakes Find a Guide Bait & TackleRegulations shown are statewide defaults. Some waters have special regulations — always check the current Ohio DNR regulations before fishing. An Ohio fishing license is required for ages 16+.