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 designated by the Ohio DNR.
Browse Ohio Fishing Lake Maps - ODNR Regions 1-5
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
FINALLY! A Bass Fishing Tournament for Couples, Husbands & Wives, & Mixed (M/F) Teams
Spring Fling - May
Milton Magic ~ June
Weekend Getaway - July
Smallie Smash - August
Fall Classic - September
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
The Better Half Tour is sponsored by...
Ohio Wildlife News- Creating a Wildlife Friendly Yard: Small Mammals May 22, 2019There may be certain nuisance mammals you don't want near your garden, but the presence of small mammals such as squirrels, chipmunks, and rabbits in your yard indicates a healthy ecosystem.
- Hot Bite in Northwest Ohio May 22, 2019This week, anglers have been catching catfish at the Sandusky Bay Bridge Access using shrimp, nightcrawlers, and chicken livers fish on the bottom.
- Ohio Trails Partnership May 22, 2019ODNR, the Ohio Trails Partnership, and The Ohio Legislative Trails Caucus now have new plan - The Ohio Trails Vision. Thank you to the thousands of Ohioans who helped shape the vision!
- Weekly Lake Erie Fish Ohio Report May 22, 2019Walleye fishing really heated up this past week, especially around the islands with many quick limits being reported.
- Upcoming Ohio Wildlife Council Meetings May 22, 2019Mark your calendar! The next Ohio Wildlife Council Meetings are taking place in Columbus on July 10, August 8, September 11, and October 9. These meetings are open to the public.
- Creating a Wildlife Friendly Yard: Butterflies May 21, 2019Yesterday, we provided some tips on attracting songbirds, but you might also be interested in bringing butterflies to your yard! Certain native plants and rotten fruit might do the trick.
- Mosquito Creek Kids Day May 21, 2019Last week, Ohio Division of Wildlife staff in northeast Ohio hosted and facilitated a special kids event at Mosquito Creek in Trumbull County.
- Eating Wild Caught Fish: Storing Your Fish May 21, 2019Fish will taste best if they are cooked soon after they are caught, but there are also certain ways to freeze fillets for later. Learn more and more tips for preparing fish.
- Creating a Wildlife Friendly Yard: Songbirds May 20, 2019By providing basic needs, we can bring more birds into our lives! Download our Guide to Attracting Birds for feeding tips, native plant suggestions, nestbox plans, and more.
- 30 years of Wild Ohio Magazine May 20, 2019Reflecting on three decades of conservation information, the magazine has grown and changed much in that time. Learn more about the history of the Wild Ohio Magazine.
- Creating a Wildlife Friendly Yard: Small Mammals May 22, 2019
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
