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Mark caught this 15 1/2 lb brute on a October "Steelhead Alley" guide trip with Dfishinfool's Guide Service

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. Our staff of five guides offer all inclusive, instructional Guided Trips. All you will need are waders and a fishing license. We are located in North Eastern Ohio. A short drive from over twenty different streams. We are licensed to 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.

Welcome to SteelheadSchool.Com....Your one stop source for info on fishing "Steelhead Alley"    Guides, River Reports, Stream Flows, Tips, Tactics, Fly PattLinkserns, Fly Shops, Maps, Lodging, Camping, Weather Reports, .....

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Hi, My name is Don Mathews Our group of guides will put you on the fish... I Gaurantee it

My name is Don Mathews, I am the owner of Dfishinfools Guide Service.  I also have been an instructor at the Steelhead School for the last seven years. I grew up fishing Lake Erie,  and the streams along her southern shoreline. I caught my first steelhead thirty years ago and I have been hooked from that moment on. I have been guiding steelhead anglers since 1997. My favorite place is my home state and the Ohio streams. They offer the opportunity for today's steelhead angler to escape the crowds that  "Steelhead Alley" is known for. Most of our streams are relatively small and boats are not a option. The Grand River in Ohio offer's the rare chance to do a float trip on steelhead alley. In addition to our standard wade trips. December thru April we offer Grand River trips in our Hyde Pro-Guide aluminum McKenzie style drift boat. We don't typically fish from the boat but it is a awesome tool to reach remote sections of stream and un-pressured fish. I have a intimate knowledge of over twenty different watersheds. Our staff of guides are on the stream daily. We network with each other to stay on top of the fish.  Don't forget Steelhead are migratory. This gives us a big advantage over any other guide service on the Alley. Our guests landed over 1,000 fish in the fall of 07.  The Manistee fish Ohio stocks are from wild brood-stock and they average over 24" in length. We take Trophy Ohio fish over 15 lbs every year. Our season runs from October thru May! Lets go fishin!

Don "Dfishinfool" Mathews

 

A awsome fall fish from the Catt in Western NY. Our guides are fully licensed to fish all of the streams on "Steelhead Alley"

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 150 days per year. We know where the fish are and we can put you on them !! We guarantee it.!!!!!

 

A nice Elk Creek Pennysylvania Steelhead caught while fly fishing on a November guided trip

Whether your floating down the Grand River in Ohio with Hyde boat pro-staff guide Don Mathews for spring steelhead or fly-fishing for wild Pink Salmon in Ontario Canada. You can rest assured you will get your fish. We have assembled a group of the best Steelhead Fishing 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!

 

Photographer Al Carter caught this awsome Manistee on a Grand River Ohio float trip

The area coined "Steelhead Alley" stretches along Lake Erie's southern shoreline from Buffalo New York to Western Ohio. Virtually all of the streams receive a run of steelhead. With many streams to choose from. Traveling anglers staying in either Pittsburg, Erie, Cleveland, Painesville, Ashtabula, Youngstown, or Buffalo are just a short drive from the action. Excellent accommodations are available at a very reasonable cost.

 

  Don and Jeff are Orvis Pro Guides. Our staff only uses the finest equipment available from names like Scott, Hardy, Orvis, Fenwick, and Penn

Many unlicensed part time guides have opened up shop on "Steelhead Alley"  Some are excellent fishermen but beware.  A part time guide only fishing a couple of streams is severely handicapped on the "Alley".  Many of the guides don't even own quality equipment they expect you to bring your own specialized steelhead gear.  Plus they charge you extra for flies, tippets and even pictures.  We don't do business like that. There are NO HIDDEN COSTS on our guided Steelhead Trips.  Our guides are licensed full time professionals who do hundreds of guide trips a year. They are available seven days a week.  Can you afford to go with anyone else..??

Fly or Spin Fishing the choice is yours..... Your guide will have all of the equipment, bait, and flies.....NO HIDDEN COSTS..!!

Domonick caught this nice Ohio steelhead in Conneaut Creek in early May on one of our spring guide trips

For our Fly Fishing Guests we provide quality Scott fly rods and Orvis 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! We welcome first time fly fishers and children..!!

 

Hi I'm Don Mathews,  The good old days of Steelheading are now.  Come spend a day with us on Steelhead Alley and you will be hooked..!!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 with desert and beverages.  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

Let's Go Fishin..!!

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NEW YORK TRIPS

In addition to our guided Ohio and Pennsylvania trips we offer a select number of trips each Fall to Western, NY and the Cattaraugus Creek. Steel headers often refer to the Catt as the "Crown Jewel" of our Great Lakes tributaries. We fish the Catt during the month of October. It is a beautiful stream and the early fall fishing is great. Give me a call and we will discuss a trip to the Catt. Don Mathews 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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