Check the latest streamflow data on the USGS website by clicking on the links below. I recommend that you look at streamflow in cubic feet per second.
While there is usually a really good bite right before inclimate weather, Steelhead bite well after a good rain and water levels are dropping back down.
Weekly Report: 01/06/25 - The current conditions are cold and snowy. Looking at the future forecast, that does not look to be changing any time soon. River conditions on the tribs are slushy with some shelf ice forming as well. With the water being a little high and ice setting in, fishing conditions are less than ideal. If you are brave enough to tough out the conditions, you may find a little open water if you look. With fishing pressure sure to lighten with the cold the fish may be willing to take any flies they see as well. Its good time to start swinging some nymphs with your egg patters. If you don't like fishing in slush and or fighting ice in the guides, it's a really good time to get some time on the tying bench and stock the fly boxes up for the spring runs!
Grand River (Steelhead Ally) 250 - 750
Chagrin River (Steelhead Ally) 150 - 350
Cuyahoga River (Steelhead Ally) 200 -350
Conneaut Creek (Steelhead Ally) 200 - 350
Rocky River (Steelhead Ally) 150 - 250
Vermilion River (Steelhead Ally) 100 - 200
Black River (Steelhead Ally) 100 - 300
Ashtabula (Steelhead Ally) No Information but watch the Conneaut for similar data
No CFS so use gauge height
Clear Fork (Upper Section) 1.8 - 2.10
Clear Fork (Lower Section) .5 - 2
Neshannock Creek PA (this links to Neshannock Creek Fly Shop which has a report on the Neshannock as well as several links to streamflow data for rivers and streams in PA)
