Fly fishing and travel go together, and I have visited locations around the world to chase fish, experience adventure, and learn about new cultures. Some of those places have resonated with me, and it’s those ones that I want to share with you. Below is a listing of my current hosted trip. Contact me with any further questions: tcammisa@gmail.com

Steelhead in the Lake Erie Tribs!

Contact me for more information: tcammisa@gmail.com or call (724) 290-5960

Lake Erie Steelhead – Prime Week Group Trip

Chasing steelhead on the tributaries of Lake Erie is something I look forward to yearly. The thrill of hooking and fighting big rainbow trout on the fly never gets old. As the story goes, many other anglers also love this experience, and crowding is a common complaint for many who target fish in Steelhead Alley. So how could I change that script for a hosted script?

Simple: Partner with one of the best steelhead outfitters in the region, with access to premier waters in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. Now take it a step further—book during prime week, when steelhead scream from fly reels. The first weekend of November is consistently the peak. For over a decade, I’ve led groups to true bucket-list destinations like Iceland, Montana, and Alaska. I’m now proud to add the Lake Erie tributaries to that lineup, with a PRIME week reserved for just eight anglers to chase steelhead on the fly.

As with my other group trips, this is an all-inclusive experience, featuring a lodge for our group, prepared meals, professional guides, and all needed gear provided. In collaboration with Captain Kurt Charters, this is the Great Lakes steelhead exprience you expect. Plus, there’s also the possibility to add a day or two day of fishing on to either end. This is the trip you’ve been waiting for, come join me for an unforgettable weekend full of memories, fun, and lots of steelhead!

Trip includes:

• Two guided fly fishing days:

  • 2 days on Ohio and Pennsylvania Lake Erie tributaries,

• Fully guided fly fishing:

  • 1 guide per 2 anglers

  • All flies, gear, rods/reels, terminal tackle

  • Waders/boots (if needed)

• Lodging and full catering:

  • Conneaut, Ohio: 2 lodges available

  • Three-night stay

  • Prepared meals Friday night through Monday morning.

  • Beer and wine

November 6: arrival

• Arrive in Conneaut, Ohio at The Lodge, 4:30 pm ET

• Dinner at 6:00 pm ET

• Meet the guides and prep (gear, licenses, river intel)

Nov 7: Full day fishing

• Wake up at the beautiful lodge and enjoy breakfast

• Guided fishing on Lake Erie tributaries

• Riverside lunch

• Accommodations and full catering at our lodge

Nov 8: Full day fishing

• Wake up at the beautiful lodge and enjoy breakfast

• Guided fishing on Lake Erie tributaries

• Riverside lunch

• Accommodations and full catering at our lodge

Nov 9: Goodbye Steelhead!

• Breakfast at the lodge

• Departure following meal

Meet Captain Kurt Charters on the Water

The Water We fish

Captain Kurt Charters brings years of experience and a top-tier guide team to the table, along with one of their greatest assets—deep, on-the-ground knowledge of the Lake Erie tributaries in both Ohio and Pennsylvania.

During the trip, we’ll focus on the most productive water for early November conditions, including a mix of private access and carefully selected public fisheries. Waters may include:

• Private access

  • Private sections of Lake Erie tributaries

  • Stream fees included as part of the package

• Pennsylvania tributaries:

  • Elk Creek

  • Walnut Creek

• Ohio tributaries:

  • Conneaut Creek

  • Ashtabula River

  • Grand River

  • Chagrin River

Final river selections are based on water conditions, fish movement, and recent time on the water. As the trip approaches, we’ll dial in the exact rivers and locations that offer the best opportunity for success.

Let’s Fish the Lake Erie Tributaries

The cost for this hosted experience is $1,600 per angler, which includes accommodations, full catering, professional guides, gear, flies, and alcohol.

A 50% deposit is due at booking, with the remaining balance due July 2026.

Spots are limited. Click below to reserve your place and join the group.

What a prime-week Lake Erie steelhead trip looks like…

Benefits of My group travel:

• Zoom Call - Recorded call with entire group to discuss all necessary information.

• Fishing and Packing Checklist - Provided for all necessary gear, clothing, and specific recommendations from me for this time of year.

• Access to outfitter - Ever have questions and it seems the outfitter is too busy to get back to you? I will get your questions answered fully and in a timely manner.

• Small group - The 2026 trip consists of 8 total fly fishers, and only our group will be in the lodge.

• Experience - Fish with the experienced, fly-savvy guide team at Captain Kurt Charters—local experts who know Lake Erie steelhead water inside and out. Combine their expertise with my years of travel experience, and you’ll have the best shot at an unforgettable fly fishing adventure.

• Communication - You’ll always be in the loop with detailed email updates, and our group stays connected through text and email conversations. And if you ever have a last-minute question, I’m just a phone call away.

• Professional Outfitter - With so many outfitters fishing the Lake Erie tributaries, it’s important to know your trip is in the hands of one of the best—Captain Kurt Charters. I spend years searching for the right partners for my hosted trips, and chose Captain Kurt Charters for their deep knowledge of the Lake Erie tributaries, consistent success with steelhead on the fly, unmatched professionalism, and genuine hospitality on and off the water.

Additional Information:

• Food allergies or requests - Please let me know ahead of time so the chef can be prepared.

• Included:

  • 2 guided fishing days on the beautiful Lake Erie tributaries, including access to private water.

    • Guiding on all waters - 1:2 guide-to-angler ratio for fly fishing

  • Gear (waders, rods, reels, terminal tackle and flies)

    • Any and all provided for no fee. Please let me know of any needed gear prior to departure.

  • Accommodations and full catering at the lodge

  • Beer and wine

  • Trip of a lifetime :-)

• Not included:

  • Travel to Conneaut, Ohio

  • Fishing License

  • Guide and lodging gratuities

Ready to fish prime-week Lake Erie steelhead?

Spots are limited to 8 anglers.
Email me at tcammisa@gmail.com to reserve your place.