Steelhead Masterclass with Captain Andy Bliss | OTW Podcast Ep. 74

Jimmy and Liam sit down with Captain Andy Bliss to talk steelhead, salmon, and the very brief history of Lake Ontario stripers.

By OTW StaffFebruary 19, 2026

OTW Podcast #74: Best Winter Fishery

Liam O'Neill with a nice steelhead — Liam with a nice steelhead from his trip to Pennsylvania

In The Episode

Captain Andy Bliss has been guiding on Lake Ontario and its tributaries for twenty years. His inquisitive nature and background in education makes a natural fishing guide, teaching his anglers not only how to catch fish, but the history of the fishery and the area.

In this episode, Jimmy and Liam sit down with Andy to talk steelhead, salmon, and the very brief history of Lake Ontario stripers. Also, Liam recounts his first trip of the 2026 fishing season, chasing steelhead on the tributaries of Lake Erie.

• Book a trip with Andy
• Check out Andy’s YouTube Channel: Chasin’ Tail Adventures
• Read: 5 Steps to Catch More Steelhead

Presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes

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HOW TO FISH A CENTERPIN SETUP FOR TROUT, SALMON, & STEELHEAD

OTW Staff

The On The Water staff is made up of experienced anglers from across the Northeast who fish local waters year-round. The team brings firsthand, on-the-water experience and regional knowledge to coverage of Northeast fisheries, techniques, seasonal patterns, regulations, and conservation.