Seasonality
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) fishing in Ohio varies moderately throughout the year. High season is April to May and September to October. Low season is January, June to July and November to December. There is no closed season.
Ohio Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing Charters
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Top Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing in Ohio
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Geneva
Steelhead
Steelhead fishing in Ashtabula or Conneaut harbor. In the fall steelhead congregate in the harbors in preparation of making their spawning run. We will fish around the harbor either trolling or casting depending on conditions, the best bite and clients preference targeting hard fighting, high flying steelhead. Fish average 3-6lbs with 10+lb fish possible.
Price for up to 3 people
US $450
Port Clinton
Full Day Trip – Steelhead/Walleye
Join Strikemaster Charters and target Steelhead and Walleye up to 10-15 miles offshore. Steelhead are one of the strongest fighting fish in Lake Erie. These fish can jump 5-6 feet out of the water, go back down and peel drag off again. This is an awesome trip out on the water, fighting the mighty Steelhead. As the water temperatures start to drop the fish start to move closer (October) to shore and stage near the rivers. This is also a great time to catch trophy Steelhead and Walleye!
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Price for up to 3 people
US $625
Cleveland
2 Day Trip – VIP Executive Charter
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This trip is for clients that want a first-class multiday charter. This charter will be for two people that will be fishing for Trophy Walleye,Steelhead, on beautiful Lake Erie Everyone will be provided with a gourmet boxed lunch, soda, beer, and water. Everyone will also be given a performance T-Shirt from Strikemaster Charters. Your catch will be cleaned and bagged each day for you.
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Price for up to 3 people
US $2,400
Conneaut
Evening Trip – Walleye
Just because you're not a morning person doesn't mean you can't enjoy great fishing. The lake calms down in the evening, but the bite is still on, so Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Yellow Perch are all there for the taking. Capt. Ted is fully equipped to guide a night fishing trip, so you're all covered. Remember to buy a fishing license and bring your favorite snacks and drinks.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $600
Fairport Harbor
8 Hour Trip – Walleye (MAX5)
You and the crew will be trolling for Walleye and may catch some Steelhead if you are in deeper water. You will be using downriggers, dipsy divers, jet divers, weighted lines, and wire line. Planer boards are used to spread the lines away from the boat. The trip lasts for 8 hours or until the limit has been reached. Fish cleaning is available at $2.50 per fish. It is customary to tip the captain and first mate.
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Price for up to 5 people
US $750
Geneva-on-the-Lake
Full Day Trip
This trip lasts for 8 hours dock to dock or until you catch the limit, whichever comes first. All tackle and bait are provided. Just bring your license, lunch, and sunscreen, and be ready to have a great time! Bottled water provided, all other drinks must be provided by guests.
Price for up to 2 people
US $415
Cleveland
8 Hour Trip – Steelhead
Summertime offshore trolling for Steelhead. This trip can be extremely action-packed. Usually, the catch must be kept. The difficulty with this trip is having the right weather to make it offshore comfortably.
Fall/winter time trips are nearshore in the harbors and rivers. Fishing can be a mixture of tactics from trolling, casting, and drifting.
Also, it is always recommended to bring a waterproof jacket and pants. For weather and for wind and water spray.
All tackle and bait are provided.
Price for up to 3 people
US $600
Geneva-on-the-Lake
GOL DEFIANCE Walleye SHARED NIGHT
MINIMUM 2 people walk on trips. The Walleye charter will be on the brand new fully loaded and insured Defiance Admiral . You may be grouped with 1-3 other people. Summer Walleye fishing in the Walleye capital of the world is very fun and exciting. All gear and bait is included. Your charter is a 5 hour trip from dock to dock. Women/ children are very welcome. You can be as hands on as you want to be. Setting lines, netting fish and much more. Fish cleaning is available for an additional fee.
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Per person
US $185
Oak Harbor
Book your next trip with Lake Erie Sportfishing Charters and find out what the fishing in Lake Erie is all about. Having 25 years of experience fishing in this area, Captain Tyler can tell you all about the greatest Walleye fishery in the world! We are on
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US $300
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What anglers said about Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Fishing in Ohio
Zachary F.
Reviewed Morning - Full Day
Limit trip with Quinn
5/5
Quinn was ready to go with everything necessary to have a successful day. He was well prepared and super quick with getting lines in the water. He was friendly and knowledgeable for being so young. Overall it was a great experience and will be using him again.
Ricky B.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Half Day Walleye Trip
5/5
Capt. Doug was awesome. It was our first fishing trip of this type and I could not have been more pleased. Two kids, 15 and 9, Doug made it super relaxed and easy for them fish. Highly recommend!!
Randy S.
Reviewed Half Day Trip – 2people (only) am
Captain Nick
5/5
Captain Nick was great!! My son and I had a great time and we caught our limit in fish before it got too hot outside.. I highly recommend using this charter, Captain Nick was extremely informative especially to two people that had never been out in Lake Erie to fish before.. I will be booking this on a yearly basis just because we had such a good time!! Thanks Captain Nick for a fantastic morning of catching Walleye, can’t wait to fry them up!! See ya soon!!
Steve L.
Reviewed 7 Hour Trip – Walleye (4 MAX)
Great time with Brent
5/5
My son and I wanted to take his son (my grandson) on his first fishing charter. We all had a blast! He caught the largest! Capt Brent was great with him,. I’ll say this, I’ve been on a lot of charters, and he was the hardest working captain I’ve , despite less than ideal conditions. He found the fish. I look forward to another trip with him.
Brian P.
Reviewed 7 Hour Trip – Dock to Dock or Limit
Limited out on Walleye. Great time, great crew & great boat !!!
5/5
Couldn’t possibly have had a better trip. Captain James and Mike were on their A GAME!
Limited out with 48 Walleye and 1 Steelhead in three hours. We will be back. Thanks guy’s.
