World Class Warmwater Fly Fishing

Mad River Outfitters serves as a full booking agent for trophy warmwater fly fishing trips- right here in the Midwest! We are partnered up with Brian Meszaros and his Great Lakes Flyfishing and Waterfowl LLC. Come and fly fish the crystal clear waters of Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River for a varitey of warmwater game fish.

Lake St. Clair has been recognized by American Angler magazine as one of the "Top 50 Fly Fishing Destinations in the U.S." and may be the best smallmouth fishery anywhere! In addition, Lake St. Clair is rated as one of the top fisheries in the U.S. for muskellunge. Anglers are also likely to encounter largemouth bass, northern pike, white bass, yellow perch, carp, walleye, drum and rock bass. Below is some basic ideas on the seasons as well as trip basics and pricing. As always, give us a call or click the links below to book a trip!

Seasons/Species

Muskellunge: First Saturday in June - November 1st (St. Clair) and Last Saturday in April - November 1st (Inland Lakes)

Smallmouth Bass: Last Saturday in April - November 1st

Pike: April - May/ October- November 1st

White Bass: May- June

Walleye: April - June

Carp: April- June

Largemouth: April- November 1st

Drum: April - November 1st

Trip Details

Once you have booked a trip, you will be contacted by Captain Brian. You will then meet at the specified time and place, a map will be provided with your trip confirmation. Great Lakes Fly Fishing provides all of the equipment and flies that you may need although you may want to bring your own. A basic equipment/flies listing will be provided as well for those that do. You need to bring your own food/drinks. Cooler is provided. 4 hour or 8 hour charters are available. Start times are flexible. Overnight accomodations and hotel/airport pickup is available- just ask. * Further information provided upon trip confirmation.

Trip Pricing

All rates are for the boat, 1 angler or 2, the price is the same.

Full Day Trips (8+ Hours): $450.00 and can include all tackle and flies

Add $100 for third angler, contact us for a fourth angler

1/2 Day Trips (4 hours): $300.00 and can include all tackle and flies

Add $75.00 for third angler, contact us for a fourth angler

To inquire about a Fly Fishing Trip with Brian Meszaros and his Great Lakes Fly Fishing - give us a call at 888-451-0363 or contact us via e-mail at admin@madriveroutfitters.com.

Click HERE to view our Photo Album of Lake St. Clair Fly Fishing Trips

Mad River Outfitters

813 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

MRO and Ohio Musky

For those that don't already know......Ohio is one of the top producing Musky states in the country. Huge populations of wild muskies exist in a variety of watersheds throughout the state and we have been doing extensive research (fishing) for a number of years now! There are Musky all over the place, and MRO is your source for catching this fish on the fly!

Our very own Pat Kelly is guiding folks for these fantasic gamefish in a few select locations in Southern and Central Ohio. He guides out of his "Clacka" driftboat and can accomodate 1 or 2 anglers although he prefers one as it allows for a better chance for folks to land the fish of a lifetime.

MRO's Patrick Kelly and his "Unofficial" World Record Musky caught on a Fly in Ohio

Pat charges $425.00 for one angler and $500.00 for two for a float trip. All equipment and flies can be provided and you need to bring your own lunch. He will meet you at a designated location which will be determined a day or so before the trip depending on current conditions. He will not tell or advertise the names of the rivers that he fishes...and he shouldn't. He won't even tell us and we appreciate that...if you know what we mean.

You won't find a ton of information on this service on our website and this is on purpose. We are looking for a small, select group of dedicated Musky anglers and he only guides 1 day per week during the prime seasons....if that much. We are not looking to overfish or take advantage of this incredible fishery here in Ohio. If you are interested, please give us a call at the shop, 614-451-0363 and we'll be  happy to answer any questions.



Below is a short story written by our friend and customer Don Gregory. Don has been out with Pat three times now and this is an account of his trip on Monday, May 21st:

"The musky, fish of 10,000 casts, fish of dreams--- mine anyway.
While sliding the drift boat into a small Appalachian creek barely ankle deep at the put-in, I find it hard to believe that the piscatorial predator at the apex of the food chain could actually be living here. But always trust the hunch of Musky Pat, particularly when he guided you into your first musky on the fly.

Well… 10 minutes later, and within sight of the truck, a musky t-boned my oversized fly and I actually remembered to strip set. A musky caught, the pressure off. Did I sleep through my alarm?
A few dozen casts later, a second take. The hook set led to a series of gill rattling jumps and ferocious headshakes. A thick female well over 3 feet long eventually yielded to my sage 10 weight, and my personal best landed in the oversized net. Should we stop with perfection having only fished the length of a football field or simply sip a cold one to calm down before pressing on? Not a hard decision.

Another vicious strike and a THIRD musky fought with attitude all the way into the net. 3 for 3. A perfect day—right here in the Buckeye State.

My daddy taught me that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good. Well with Pat Kelly as your musky guide, you are lucky indeed."

Don Gregory- Columbus, Ohio

Don Gregory on a guide trip with Pat on 5/21/12

Please remember that we also feature Musky fishing up on Lake St. Clair with Captain Brian Meszaros. He is a Musky "Guru" in his own right and St. Clair is regarded as one of the top Musky destinations in the country.

Captain Brian and a Happy client on a St. Clair guide trip.

Musky season opens June 1st on Lake St. Clair and trips are booking now!!!

Click Here for information on Fly Fishing Lake St. Clair with MRO

 
 

Mad River Outfitters

Your source for Musky on the Fly!

813 Bethel Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43214

614-451-0363

http://www.madriveroutfitters.com/

admin@madriveroutfitters.com