Lifestyle and Special Interests
Fishing
Do you prefer ice fishing, fly fishing or dropping a line in the lake from a pier? Ohio has more than 40,000 miles of streams and 2.4 million acres of Lake Erie and inland water supporting more than 160 species of fish. If you love the sport, aside from deep sea ocean fishing, you'll find almost all varieties nearby.
Outdoor Gear Shops
Chagrin River Outfitters (Orvis)
REI, Orange Village
Cleveland Fishing Company, online
EA Favorites
Places to Fish
Lake Erie - off of a pier or out on a boat
Rocky River
Chagrin River
The trout clubs
Fishing with Families
Bradstreet Landing, Rocky River
Rocky River
Chagrin River
Outdoor Gear Shops
Chagrin River Outfitters (Orvis)
REI, Orange Village
Cleveland Fishing Company, online
Other Resources
Dan Pribanic, Chagrin River Outfitters - knows everything you need to know!
D'Arcy Egan, retired from the Plain Dealer, but still posts on Cleveland.com and social media
Put-in-Bay and Port Clinton - fishing and charter boats info
For Ohio regulations, license information and rules be sure to check out:
Ohio Division of Natural Resources and Wildlife
Steelhead Trout to be Stocked in the Cuyahoga River
Local Fishing Clubs
Some of these clubs are private with waiting lists. Feel free to reach out to us to help connect you to someone in the community who can assist you.
