About Us
Reel River, L.L.C.
Chagrin Falls,Ohio
Fishing The Great Lakes Region
McCloud River (CA) rainbow trout were first introduced into
the Great Lakes region in 1876.  In the 1890's, the first runs of
self sustaining steelhead in the Great Lakes were documented
in the Little Manistee River, MI.  By the 1900's steelhead
were firmly established in the tributaries of the upper Great
Lakes.

Currently, the Ohio DNR stocks two strains of steelhead
trout: a domesticated London strain and fingerling's raised
from the eggs of the Little Manistee River steelhead which are
direct descendants of the West Coast McCloud river rainbow
trout.

Ohio has two runs of steelhead, Fall and Spring.  Fall run
begins late September to early October when the water in the
river becomes colder than the lake.  Fall run is comprised of
London strain steelhead.  These fish remain in the rivers
through the early spring until they spawn providing good fishing
throughout the winter.  Spring run is Manistee strain steelhead.
 They enter the tributaries late February to early March as the
streams ice out and the water warms.  
What to expect on your trip:

When you book a trip with Reel River you can expect
to have your needs attended to for a truly remarkable
fishing experience.  Our guides are courteous,
knowledgeable, and above all patient.  We can work
with beginners to the most advanced fisherman.  A full
day guided trip includes eight hours of fishing, lunch,
flies and terminal tackle.