The Western New York Steelheaders Group is excited to offer a Basic Lake Erie Tributary Fishing Clinic on Saturday, February 21, during the 2026 Greater Niagara Fishing Expo. This school is taught by members of the Western New York Group organization with years of experience in all aspects of fishing the Lake Erie tributaries for steelhead. The focus of this clinic is to provide both those anglers just starting and those more experienced anglers who are struggling to catch steelhead with the knowledge they need to be more successful.
This Clinic covers the following:
Understanding SteelheadReading the Water for Where the Steelhead Might Be LocatedBasic Gear and Equipment, including Float, Spinning, and Fly SetupsHow to Fish Float, Spinning, and Fly SetupsUnderstanding the Impacts of Water Color, Current, and Temperature on Fishing SuccessCatch & Release, Proper Fish HandlingWhere to Fish in Fall, Winter, and SpringPlanning Your TripSafety on the WaterRegistration InformationAdmission to this Clinic is free with general admission to the Expo. Seating is limited and will be closed when the class reaches capacity to ensure a productive, hands-on learning environment for all. Pre-registration is highly suggested to make sure that you get a seat. To pre-register, send an email request to WNY Steelheaders at dafisherman885@roadrunner.com. Date and time for this clinic coming soon.