Damn Good Fly Fishing Guides In Ohio

The best fly fishing trips in Ohio are:

• Captain Kurt Charters
• Erie Chrome Outfitters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 fly fishing trips in Ohio, and the most popular trips in the area are Epic Steelhead Plus Lodging & Meals guided by Kurt, Walk/wade or float trip guided by Sean, and Epic Private Water Steelhead guided by Kurt.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly fly fishing guides / fishing lessons in Ohio? Check out our beginner and family friendly fly fishing guides in Ohio.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in Ohio.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in Ohio are: 1. steelhead and 2. brown trout.

Prices for fly fishing in Ohio can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,275, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in Ohio is $325. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in Ohio is $932.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a fly fishing trip in Ohio is summer, and most anglers book their trips 3 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Ohio, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Ohio. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Ohio.