Great Lakes
Rocky River
Live Conditions
Rocky River — Rocky River near Berea OH
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.31 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌫️Foggy
75° / 45°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
74° / 45°
Tue
☁️Overcast
72° / 48°
Wed
☁️Overcast
72° / 47°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Rocky River.
5.4
Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Rocky River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Rocky River · June · Early Summer
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 73.4°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
Select month
Caddis. Light fishery once steelhead are gone — primarily a steelhead river.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Rocky River
The Rocky River flows through Cleveland Metroparks' Rocky River Reservation — one of the most accessible urban steelhead fisheries in the country. Despite its suburban setting, the river produces excellent fall and spring steelhead runs and is heavily stocked by Ohio DNR. The Berea gauge (04201500) is well below the Big Creek confluence and reflects near-lake conditions, making it the best flow indicator for the main fishing reaches. Steelhead creel limits apply to the section from Lake Erie through the Metroparks to Detroit Rd. bridge. Park regulations and permit requirements may apply for wading in certain sections of the Metroparks — confirm with Cleveland Metroparks before fishing.
Regulations
Ohio fishing license required (resident $25/year). No separate steelhead permit required. Steelhead creel limits apply from Lake Erie through Cleveland Metroparks upstream to the Detroit Rd. bridge. Park-specific wading rules may apply in the Metroparks — confirm with Cleveland Metroparks. 2026–27 regulation cycle effective March 1, 2026. Verify at wildohio.gov.