Ohio
Rocky River near Berea
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 04201500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
69°F
Feels like
74°F
Wind
2 mph S
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.15 in
Last 48 hours
0.44 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Fog
Temp 69°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 65°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Rocky River near Berea, Ohio, USGS 04201500. This destination is the Lake Erie steelhead reach from the mouth to Detroit Road. ODNR stocks about 80,000 steelhead yearlings here each year. Distinct from the Chagrin Willoughby pin and from inland brown-trout streams. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 04201500 using live water temperature (00010), discharge (00060), and stage (00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Rocky River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Rocky River near Berea is Cuyahoga County’s Lake Erie steelhead corridor, fished from the mouth to Detroit Road. ODNR stocks about 80,000 yearlings here each spring; returning adults are the same migratory rainbow-trout Steelhead fishery as other official Ohio steelhead streams, on a different river and metro-park reach than the Chagrin.
Target species
Steelhead
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Canonical species: Rainbow Trout
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODNR Lake Erie steelhead program; Rocky River receives about 80,000 yearlings annually. Reach is mouth to Detroit Road. Display as Steelhead.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
West-side Cleveland Lake Erie tributary. Public steelhead water runs from the mouth through Cleveland Metroparks toward Detroit Road. Natural free-flowing urban-forest corridor, not an inland spring creek.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Drift fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
ODNR’s Rocky River stream-fishing map and steelhead pages document public bank and wade access, including the Metroparks marina corridor. Catalog coordinates are the Berea USGS point.
Stocking information
ODNR steelhead program stocks about 80,000 yearlings in the Rocky River annually. Confirm current official stocking records. Not an inland brown-trout or rainbow put-and-take water.
Official sources
Snagging is prohibited September 1–April 30 in Ohio steelhead streams. Brook trout possession is prohibited. Confirm current ODNR seasons and limits.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral anadromous streamer family. Not a salmonfly Hatch calendar.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for fly-presented salmon/steelhead water.
- Soft hackleGeneral swing-style family. Not an insect emergence claim.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Ohio
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
Management Category
Lake Erie steelhead tributary
Regulation Scope
Rocky River steelhead reach near Berea
Regulation Summary
ODNR Lake Erie steelhead-stream rules apply on the Rocky from the mouth to Detroit Road. Snagging is prohibited September 1–April 30. Brook trout possession is prohibited. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Steelhead
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