Lake Erie

If you are looking for some of the best Walleye and Perch, then Lake Erie can do the deal for you! Along with this, bass and steelhead fishing can also be the best picks for you. Lake Erie is located towards Northern Ohio and is part of the Great Lakes system. We suggest that you hire a guide who can prove to be beneficial for you during your trip, and a charter service with expertise can also add to the experience. An ideal condition on this lake is dropping by a local restaurant near your lodging, so that you can enjoy and feast on your catch for dinner!

The Ohio River

One of the best places to opt for is the Ohio River, since tail waters are known to provide for fishing year-round. If a certain variety of fish is the spark of your interest, then this is the perfect spot for you. The best picks of the river are: sauger, walleye, hybrid/striped/smallmouth/largemouth bass, and channel/flathead/blue catfish.

The Ohio River is located in Midwestern Region of the United States,  and flows southwest from western Pennsylvania south of Lake Erie, to its mouth on the Mississippi River at the southern edge of Illinois. Fishing in the Ohio River by boat is also a great idea, and heading to the locks and dams is the perfect option while you have the boat. This particular waterway is ideal for you, as catching sportfish along the river along with concentrated prey fish, is an excellent way to enjoy the fishing trip!

Seneca Lake

In eastern Ohio, one of the largest public fishing spots in the state is Seneca Lake. An all-around easy lake to fish,  this lake also brings you a variety of species, including: saugeye, crappie, largemouth bass, and channel catfish, making Seneca Lake a local favorite. Blue catfish is the star species of the lake, and the lake has the distinction of being the only place to fish for the species in the area.

Clear Fork Reservoir

If you are aiming for the largemouth bass, then Clear Fork Reservoir in Northwest Ohio has quite a lot in store for you. When it comes to selecting the top bass fishing lakes in the state, then this reservoir bags the topmost position. It is also one of the top lakes for musky. Due to the shallow waters at the western end of the lake, you will find an abundance of species which also benefit from the abundance of fallen trees and stumps as well. When it comes to exploring the culture of fishing on this lake, then boat fishing grabs the gold star. Shoreline fishing is also a hit with many, but it’s only allowed along the south and west shores.

Piedmont Lake

When it comes to selecting one of the best inland lakes in the state with the best smallmouth bass, then Piedmont Lake in Southeast Ohio is the right spot to visit.  The added features that compliment an excellent fishing experience are the rocky shoreline, downed trees and ideal natural habitats for crappie. Speaking of access points, there are several boat and shoreline access points.  Subsequently, this spot is renowned as an angler-oriented, scenic lake.

Hoover Reservoir

Ohio is filled with some of the greatest fishing resorts of all times like Hoover Reservoir. Healthy populations of channel catfish and flatheads add value to the spot. Located towards the northeast of Columbus, Hoover Reservoir promises a fulfilling and peaceful fishing experience. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) began stocking blue catfish here in 2011.  So, these inhabitants have started to increase in the reservoir as well. Other popular species found in this lake include: largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, long-nose gar, saugeye, and carp. When it comes to exploring the culture of fishing on this lake, then boat fishing and shore fishing grab the star badges. The best spots on this lake which you can simply not miss, are near the dam and the southern basin.

Grand Lake

Located in southwest Ohio, Grand Lake St. Mary’s is one of the most sought-after lakes in the state for crappie fishing, both in size and numbers. The added features which allow ideal fishing conditions on this huge lake, are: the many channels, rock edges, and brushy shorelines. Large crappie weighing about 9-13 inches are popular, especially when fishing from March till May. Most of the lake is less than seven feet deep, so it has brilliant habitat for other species, like: largemouth bass, bluegill, walleye, perch, carp, channel catfish, and flathead catfish. Not to be missed are the seven boat ramps run by ODNR, and plenty of shoreline access points around the nine-mile-long lake.

Pymatuning Lake

Towards Northeast Ohio, Pymatuning Lake extends into Pennsylvania. This lake is ideal for fishing, as it offers excellent sizes and numbers of walleye, bluegill, crappie, yellow perch, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and musky. This 14,000-acre lake has plenty of boat access and shoreline fishing. While this is a great lake for sports fishing, it is vital for shoreline anglers to know which state they are fishing in, and have a valid license for that state. Both muskellunge and walleye are also stocked annually in Pymatuning waters.

Findlay Reservoir

In Northwest Ohio, Findlay Reservoir is home to one of the best yellow perch fishing lakes in Ohio. Findlay Reservoir has a prosperous population of perch - some coming in as long as 14 inches. This reservoir is also a beloved spot for anglers targeting walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, and catfish (channel and bullhead). Spring is one of the prime times for fishing in Findlay Reservoir as fish are reproducing close to the shoreline. This lake boasts a floating fishing pier, which offers you access to deeper waters without requiring a boat.

All these spots offer a versatile combination of scenic beauty and yield great catches which