Silver and Bronze: Two Beloved Species Coexist in Phenomenal Opportunity

“In late spring, steelhead share the streams with a subset of Lake Erie’s smallmouth bass population that migrates into the tributaries in search of spawning grounds, creating a unique opportunity for anglers to access the large lake dwellers without the use of a boat.”

Late spring is a magical time in Steelhead Alley, as big, lake-run smallmouth bass join string numbers of steelhead in our Lake Erie tributaries. This is fast-paced fishing that, when timed right, can produce excellent numbers of trophy-class fish in two incredible species.

Flyfisherman.com - February 2024

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