Mad River Outfitters
Columbus, OH
Original and longest-running steelhead guide service in the region since 1994. 5 professional guides deploy to the best river based on conditions. Full fly shop in Columbus.
Techniques
Wade $425 (1-2 anglers). Float $525.
25+ years. 5 guides. Oldest steelhead guide service in Ohio.
Home water, live
The rivers Mad River Outfitters works, read from USGS gauges every 15 minutes and scored the same way as on the river pages.
- Flow
- 58 CFS
- ↓ Typical
- Water
- –
- Clarity
- Clear
Guide's Report: Running 58 CFS, water is clear. Fishable, but you'll earn every grab. Crystal clear — long leaders and small flies.
Updated 9:15 PM EDT
- Flow
- 80 CFS
- ↓ Typical
- Water
- –
- Clarity
- Clear
Guide's Report: Running 80 CFS, water is clear. The window is narrow. Work the softer water. Clear water means spooky fish. Approach low and slow.
Updated 9:15 PM EDT
- Flow
- 97 CFS
- ↑ Typical
- Water
- –
- Clarity
- Clear
Guide's Report: Holding steady at 97 CFS, water is clear. Manage expectations, but don't stay home. Holding steady. Fish are settled and predictable.
Updated 9:15 PM EDT
- Flow
- 30 CFS
- ↓ Typical
- Water
- 67°F
- Clarity
- Clear
Guide's Report: Holding steady at 30 CFS, water is clear, 67°F — active warmwater feeding. Cancel your meetings. This window won't last. No surprises in the flow. Pick your favorite run.
Updated 9:15 PM EDT
- Flow
- 17 CFS
- ↑ Low
- Water
- –
- Clarity
- Clear
Guide's Report: Holding steady at 17 CFS, water is clear. Not ideal, but persistent anglers find fish. Holding steady. Fish are settled and predictable.
Updated 9:15 PM EDT
