Fishing in Ohio

129 verified fishing spots across Ohio, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.

Top fishing spots in Ohio

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Marblehead Lighthouse Fishing Pier

Marblehead, OH· 41.5369, -82.7117
Yellow Perch • Smallmouth Bass • Freshwater Drum
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:03 AM
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Conneaut Harbor West Breakwater Pier

Conneaut, OH· 41.9706, -80.5517
Smallmouth Bass • Steelhead Trout • Walleye
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:55 AM
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Geneva State Park Beach

Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH· 41.8622, -80.9708
Yellow Perch • Walleye • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
63.0Fair
Best time
6:56 AM
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Fairport Harbor Lakefront Beach

Fairport Harbor, OH· 41.7561, -81.2725
Walleye • Yellow Perch • Steelhead Trout
Today's fishing
62.0Fair
Best time
6:57 AM
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Muddy Creek Bay

Port Clinton, OH· 41.4589, -82.9753
Walleye • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:04 AM
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Beaver Creek

Amherst, OH· 41.4058, -82.2356
Steelhead Trout • Smallmouth Bass • White Sucker
Today's fishing
60.0Fair
Best time
7:00 AM
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Arcola Creek

Madison, OH· 41.8386, -81.0858
Steelhead Trout • Smallmouth Bass • Northern Pike
Today's fishing
68.0Good
Best time
6:57 AM
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Little Darby Creek

West Jefferson, OH· 39.9678, -83.2536
Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
6:02 AM
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Paint Creek

Chillicothe, OH· 39.3308, -82.9736
Smallmouth Bass • Saugeye • Rock Bass
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
6:00 AM
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Little Beaver Creek

East Liverpool, OH· 40.7183, -80.6017
Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:53 AM
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Tiffin River

Stryker, OH· 41.4489, -84.3725
Northern Pike • Channel Catfish • Smallmouth Bass
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:09 AM
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Portage River

Port Clinton, OH· 41.5122, -82.9411
White Bass • Walleye • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:03 AM

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Fishing regulations in Ohio

Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife — official regulations