Recent News

The Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders will be holding their second monthly meeting of the season on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meets. To join the meeting, click THIS LINK.

The October 2020 virtual meeting will feature two excellent speakers. Jordyn Stoll, an Ecology PhD candidate at Kent State University and Cuyahoga River AOC member, will make a presentation regarding Cuyahoga River conservation efforts. Bob Hajek, OCBS Board Member, will also make a presentation focused on steelhead fishing the Cuyahoga River.

Most fishing clubs in the Erie area have no meetings currently scheduled. The PA Steelhead Association canceled its Fall Run Banquet for this year, and the Ohio Central Basin Steelheaders have also canceled their 2020 Steelhead Expo this year.

Register now for the first FishUSA Lake Erie Steelhead Showdown, powered by Fishing Chaos!

Join this month-long catch, photo, release (CFR) Steelhead tournament, taking place on any Lake Erie waters (United States only), from October 16, 2020 until November 15, 2020. This two-fish tournament will award:

Steelhead 1st Place: Medium Light (CCP13ML) Lamiglas The Closer Centerpin Rod (Valued at $599.99) + FishUSA Swag
Steelhead 2nd Place: $100 FishUSA Gift Card + FishUSA Swag
Steelhead 3rd Place: $50 FishUSA Gift Card + FishUSA Swag Lunker Steelhead: $25 FishUSA Gift Card + Death Roe Prize Pack (Valued at $50)

The cost to participate is only $10 and registering is easy. Click HERE for more information and to register.