Conneaut Creek in Conneaut, Ohio is home to some of the world's best Fishing. In fact, Conneaut Ohio and Conneaut Creek are known as the Steelhead Capital of the World!  More Info coming soon...

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Conneaut Creek has been featured in Fly, Rod and Reel as well as several other national publications for our World Class Fishing!





About Conneaut Creek

Conneaut Creek in Conneaut, Ohio is home to some of the world's best fishing.

Conneaut Creek is most popular for Steelhead Trout Fishing. Steelhead will enter the creek starting in late October and run through April (varies with weather.)  You will also find a variety of other fish in Conneaut Creek including smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike.

Officially designated a State Wild and Scenic River in 2005, a 21-mile stretch of the creek from the Ohio-Pennsylvania boarder to the former Penn Central Railroad bridge in Conneaut is protected by the state of Ohio.

The stream corridor is home to 78 fish species and 32 species of amphibians and reptiles. The heavily wooded watershed harbors more than 30 unique plants and plant communities, many of which are listed as threatened or endangered.

In places, the stream can be about 40 feet wide and at other times narrows to 15 feet. Water flow levels in Conneaut Creek flucuate throughout the year - but spring and early summer provide excellent fishing and canoeing opportunities.

Conneaut Creek is made up of riffles, runs, slow pools and fast pools alike. The bottom of Conneaut Creek is comprised mostly of sand, silt, gravel and small stones. In addition, Conneaut Creek passes below several beautiful covered bridges and you may even spot some waterfalls.

Steelhead  in Conneaut Creek 

Fishing for Steelhead in Conneaut Creek ?
Steelhead normally begin to enter the creek from late October and run through late April. This time frame is subject to change, based upon the weather other factors of nature.

While Steelhead can be found at almost any part of the Conneaut Creek, look for good holding water to reel in the big catch.

If you are staying in town on a fishing trip, be aware Steelhead trout can move as much as 25 miles per day - so be patient. Planning a fishing trip for Steelhead ? December is the prime time for most fishermen to visit.

    Lake Erie Fishing Report
          Updated April 28, 2010

Walleye Bag Limit

** The daily bag limit for Lake Erie walleye is 4 fish per angler until May 1. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. **

Perch Bag Limit

** The daily bag limit for Lake Erie yellow perch is 25 fish per angler in waters west of the Huron pier.  The limit will remain at 30 fish per angler in Ohio waters from Huron eastward.   Any boats landing west of Huron, Ohio will be subject to the 25 fish daily bag limit, while boats landing at Huron or points east will be subject to a 30 fish daily bag limit.   Shore-based anglers west of the Huron pier will be subject to a 25 fish daily bag limit, while those on the pier and eastward will remain at 30 fish daily. **

Steelhead Bag Limit

** The steelhead daily bag limit is 2 fish September 1 through May 15. The minimum size limit for steelhead is 12 inches. **

Bass Bag Limit

Conneaut Creek Maps:

           Steelhead & Trout Fishing Map
                   Click Here to Download.

Public Access to Conneaut Creek:

• Conneaut Breakwall
• Conneaut Harbor
• Woodworth Road Boat Ramp
• Lakeville Park
• Old Main Road *Hot Spot
• Center Street (by CLYO Ball Park)
• Keefus Road
• Creek Road
• Route 7 (Old Main Road) *Hot Spot
• Route 7 (1/2 mile South I-90)
• Farnham Bridge
• Furnace Road

There are many public access areas on Ohio streams. If you are on private property, you must have landowner permission. Don't trespass! Private landowners have the right to restrict access on their property. In Ohio, you can gain access to the stream from public access points, but the private land ownership includes their land under the stream. The streams listed above are navigable streams, meaning you can float a boat through them to fish; however, you cannot get out of your boat and stand on private property to fish unless you have the landowner's permission.

REEL HOT LINKS:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Ohio/Lake Erie Fishing Maps