2 destinations within about 6 hours' drive of Columbus, nearest first. The closest is Ohio Steelhead Alley, about 3 hr away. Below them, the state trout maps for Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
Drive times are to each destination's main access point without traffic, from downtown Columbus.
SteelheadSteelhead, lake-run brown troutRocky, Chagrin and Grand rivers, Ohio · USA
Fly into CLE, 20–50 min
About 3 hr from Columbus · 254 km
Fish on your own. Guide prices are optional; check licence, permit and access requirements before going.
SteelheadSteelhead, lake-run brown troutErie County, Pennsylvania · USA
Fly into CLE, 1.5 hr
About 4 hr 20 min from Columbus · 368 km
Fish on your own. Guide prices are optional; check licence, permit and access requirements before going.