My baptism in steelhead fishing began with a bang. At least as much of a bang as a .22 pistol can make in a canyon smothered by fog. Of the gun I recall nothing beyond its barrel. Nor, oddly enough, ...

Altmar, N.Y. — Winter is Shane Muckey’s favorite time of year for one reason: Salmon River steelhead. Muckey, 56, owns Altmar Outfitters lodge and fish cleaning station, a local landmark familiar to ...

Fishing columnist Jordan Rodriguez’s first steelhead adventure included two beautiful fish and an unexpected dip in the Salmon River. Courtesy of Jordan Rodriguez I have a confession to make — prior ...