Welcome to GoFishOhio!
GoFishOhio highlights a beautiful state full of amazing lakes, rivers, and reservoirs offering anglers many sport fishing opportunities for various species of fish. There’s great fishing in Ohio! Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, musky, carp, catfish and steelhead trout all swim here.
Every Ohio lake map page has fishing information to help you catch your limit – where to buy bait, horsepower limits, boat rentals and camping. Maps are listed by regional areas as designated by the Ohio DNR as shown below.
70 Topographic Lake Maps- Lake Regulations
(boating hp, speed, etc.) - Species of Fish Available
- Boat Ramp Locations
- Full feature Google Maps
- GET ON THE MAP with GFO!
- Local Tackle Shops, Marinas, Restaurants & More
- Fishing Charters & Guides
- Ohio Fishing License Online
- OH Division of Wildlife News
Browse Ohio Fishing Lake Maps - ODNR Regions 1-5
The Better Half Tour - Mixed Team Bass Fishing Tournaments
Excellent Payout + Cool Sponsor Prizes! 1 in 4 Teams Cash
A mixed team bass fishing tournament for every level of angler, the Better Half Tour gives guys & gals an opportunity to team up for a fun day of bass fishing on the scenic Portage Lakes, NEW Lake Milton event, and – for 2019 – TWO events at Chautauqua Lake, NY.
ANY mixed team combination is invited to join us! College team mates, couples, father/daughter, mother/son, neighbors. You get the idea… come have some FUN!
Check it out @ Better Half Tour Website
Spring Fling - May
Milton Magic ~ June
Weekend Getaway - July
Smallie Smash - August
Fall Classic - September
The Better Half Tour is sponsored by...
Ohio Wildlife News- Deer Processing Workshop Hosted by Champaign County Extension November 14, 2018Free Deer Processing Workshop Hosted by Champaign County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Dec. 4 at 6pm. RSVP by Nov. 29.
- Coyote Calling Workshop Hosted by Champaign County Extension November 14, 2018Free Coyote Calling Workshop Hosted by Champaign County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Dec. 12 at 6pm. RSVP by Dec. 7.
- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report November 14, 2018Walleye fishing has been decent as the water starts to clear up. Most anglers are focusing their effort from Huron to Cleveland, targeting 30 to 45 feet of water.
- Species Spotlight: Pied-billed Grebe November 14, 2018Pied-billed grebes are migrating through OH in good numbers now. Our most common grebe, this species breeds in the larger wetland complexes, and is a common migrant.
- Help Protect the Future of Ohio's Wildlife November 13, 2018Contrary to popular belief, the ODNR Division of Wildlife receives no taxpayer dollars to conserve, restore, and manage Ohio's wildlife and its habitat. The majority of these efforts are supported by people who purchase hunting and fishing licenses and permits. Those who don't hunt and fish can also buy licenses, permits, or waterfowl stamps to […]
- 79th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference November 13, 2018The 79th Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference will be held Jan. 27-30, 2019 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel in Cleveland, OH. The theme of the meeting is Communicating Science to Fan the Flames of Conservation.
- Landowner Permission November 13, 2018While it is well-known that hunters need permission before hunting on private property, it is often a misconception that they do not need permission to retrieve deer - but this would be considered trespassing.
- Lake Erie's Lake Trout - Biologists Need Your Help! November 13, 2018Attention anglers! Biologists are asking for your assistance in reporting information that will help improve Lake Erie’s lake trout stocking program.
- Bi-weekly Aerial Waterfowl Survey November 12, 2018The bi-weekly aerial waterfowl survey is used to monitor waterfowl abundance during fall/winter migration throughout the northern portion of Ohio. This survey also helps identify habitat types critical to waterfowl and helps document waterfowl use of restored wetland projects over time.
- Fishing Ohio’s Reservoir Spillways November 12, 2018Fishing can be productive throughout the year, especially at reservoir spillways - the area below the dam. Most spillways are fishable in colder months as flowing water will not freeze as readily as ponds and lakes.
- Deer Processing Workshop Hosted by Champaign County Extension November 14, 2018
State of Ohio Links
Bass Fishing Hardware: Gamakatsu MAX Series hooks on ALL spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, swim jigs, flipping & , football jigs, Nedz, & more.
Bass Fishing Software: From the Mad Scientist, hand made soft plastic baits, including the Donkey, Otto, Bat Wing, Lucky Craw, Big Booty Judy & more. Garlic saturated, awesome & unique colors (seriously).
Blue Dolphin Walleye is your premier Lake Erie walleye charter service. Our mission is to make your day on the water special and enjoyable. We do everything we can to get you the biggest walleyes possible!
Since 2005 we have been taking customers out and doing our best to put them on the most action-packed bite.
We fish the Walleye Capital of the World, Lake Erie! Blue Dolphin Charters goes from dock to dock, and we follow where the best bite is. We can also go from a specific harbor of your choice, however Captain Gary Zart will always make his best recommendation to put you where the big ones are known to be biting.
Long-time Pro Staff of Team Starcraft, Nicholas & Gary were named the 2017 Lake Erie Walleye Trail Team of the Year (trophy pics).
Visit the Blue Dolphin website to reserve your charter date(s) online!
Fish Strong!
Please S.T.A.Y. Environmentally Friendly!
Did you know some land areas in nearby Ohio counties have permitted septic waste (i.e. Land Application) dumping? Many septic pumping companies dump their trucks in these areas. It’s simple to see this practice is not sanitary, plus is very hazardous to wildlife.
STAY Septic properly disposes of ALL septic waste at the Barberton Wastewater Pollution Center – never on land anywhere!
Proudly Serving Medina, Portage, Summit, Stark & Wayne Counties for over 50 Years! Click here or Call 330-706-9234
