Here is a primer on how to swing flies for steelhead in the Great Lakes region. We go over basic techniques, equipment, and tips for success.

If you're new to the winter steelhead game, here's a quick primer on how to gear up and what to tie on the end of your line.

5 Fly Fishing Tips for Catching Great Lakes Spring Steelhead Steelhead are anadromous fish, meaning they migrate from the ocean, or in this case, the Great Lakes, into rivers to spawn.

Winter steelheading, be it in tributaries to the Great Lakes or the rivers of the Pacific Northwest, can be challenging. Fishing for steelhead tests our gear, our physical mettle, and our patience.

The first of three Great Lakes steelhead I caught on a rainy day just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. / photo by Max Werkman ...

He also writes about the genetics of steelhead and how the fish in the Great Lakes compare to those who migrate from saltwater oceans into freshwater creeks. He also shares his advice on how to ...

Steelhead fishing is in full swing all along the tributaries of Lake Ontario and anglers are enjoying great action. It may seem that anglers are just casting or drifting their bait to keep warm in ...

In Grand Rapids, after you've caught your fill of steelhead, you can switch rivers and chase big, aggressive smallmouth bass. Here's how.