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When to go
So much of steelhead fishing
revolves around the weather.
In the early season, that means
watching for rain and trying to
time up the next run that will
push into the streams with the
surge of water, but from January
through early March, look
for changes. Rain may still be
something to monitor, but often
precipitation is in the form of
snow, which does not have the
same effect as rain. With that in
mind, what matters most during
the late season is temperature-
specifically nighttime lows.
Despite all our best efforts to
fish in spite of it, there is nothing
quite as debilitating as morning
slush flows on the streams that
make fishing feel like a hopeless
endeavor. When nightly low
temperatures dip down into the
low teens and single digits, you can bet that the next
morning is going to be tough until the sun can burn
through the slush. Looking ahead to the forecast and
picking those warmer days may help alleviate this issue
and produce more efficient time on the water.
With morning slush flows in mind, the time
you start fishing may also be different compared to
The rewards of late season steelhead fishing are well worth battling the wind and cold.
November or early December. If slushy conditions are
going to be present, there is no reason to get on the
water at daybreak. Sleep in a bit, have an extra cup of
coffee, and rig up at the hotel. Most of the productive
fishing is going to be during the late morning and early
afternoon when the sun is high and hitting the water
directly. This is the best time to avoid the slush, and
even if the water temperatures
only bump a few degrees, it can
trigger more activity amongst the
fish and generate more action.
While solitude is typically
Fighting against ice is a constant problem during the late winter months, but the fish
are still hungry and eager.
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rare on Erie's tributaries, this is
the time of year when anglers
hope to find some peace and
quiet from the crowds. Venturing
out into the frigid water is not
for everyone, but those who
experience this type of fishing
usually get addicted to it. Busting
through ice on the way to your
favorite run or feeling the sharp
sting of the water as you release a
steelhead back into the depths is
all a part of the adventure, and it
is incredibly memorable. Others
may be sitting inside waiting for
spring to emerge, but there is no
reason to stop chasing steelhead
during these late season months,
and those who do are often
well-rewarded.
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