The Premier Ohio Fishing Website
Today is August 18, 2018
Welcome to GoFishOhio – The Premier Ohio Fishing Website
WELCOME TO GOFISHOHIO ~ OHIO FISHING INFO & LAKE MAPS
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
Go Fish Ohio features topographical fishing lake maps, Google location maps with driving directions, boat ramps, nearby tackle shops and local information that makes visiting the Buckeye State stress-free and FUN. Click on any region for a more detailed listing of lakes in that area. Go Fish Ohio regularly adds updated fishing maps, fishing reports, and posts on-location photos.
Tackle shops, fishing guides, boat dealers & marinas – GET ON THE MAP!
Ohio Fishing Events & Tournament Calendar
Better Half Tour 7th Annual Fall Classic in:
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Excellent Payout + Cool Sponsor Prizes!
1 in 4 Teams Cash
A great 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 and a weekend getaway at Chautauqua Lake, NY.
ANY mixed team combination to join us! All college team mates, couples, father/daughters, mother/son, neighbors – Click here to find out more.
Ohio Wildlife News- Native Spotlight: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel August 15, 2018Keep your eyes (and ears!) open when you’re in prairie country for a scurrying thirteen-lined ground squirrel. This mammal is one of two ground squirrel species in Ohio.
- Next Duck Stamp Celebrates Waterfowl Hunters August 15, 2018Funds from the Duck Stamp help provide access, enhance habitats, sustain wildlife populations, and more. The theme of the 2019-2020 Federal Duck Stamp contest is Celebrating our waterfowl hunting heritage.
- Where Are The Fish? August 15, 2018Knowing what lake to fish is easy. But knowing where to fish on these lakes can be difficult, and can change with the seasons. Watch this video to learn where to focus your efforts as the seasons change.
- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report August 15, 2018Fishing for yellow perch has been excellent near the islands, with the best reports coming from south of Green Island in 30 feet of water.
- Great Horned Owl Rescue August 14, 2018A great horned owl that had become tangled in a soccer goal net was rescued by ODNR Division of Wildlife staff in Summit County last week.
- Report Wild Turkey and Ruffed Grouse Sightings August 14, 2018Reports can be made until August 31 via the online Wildlife Species Sighting Report.
- Reminder! Tree Stand Regulations August 14, 2018A tree stand on ODNR Division of Wildlife public hunting areas is legal as long as it is portable and uses no nails, steps, or any other device placed or inserted into a tree. The tree stand can be installed no more than one month prior to the beginning of deer archery season (which begins […]
- Learning to Fish Resources August 14, 2018Find more tips, resources, and information to help get you (or a friend) started learning how to fish.
- Free Range Day Success! August 13, 2018In a fantastic turnout, participants of all ages got to experience Ohio's premier public shooting ranges during Free Range Day this past Saturday.
- The Truth About Carp August 13, 2018Many people associate carp with the Asian species that have invaded U.S. waterways and threaten the Great Lakes. But not all carp are that bad. Learn more about the good carp in Ohio's waters, and how to catch them.
- Native Spotlight: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel August 15, 2018
State of Ohio Fishing Links
GFO Library: Spinning Magic on Ohio Lakes Everywhere!Do you have a "go to" lure? That one you tie on because you KNOW you can catch fish on it? Every summer, I seem to find a "magic" lure - one that finds the fish no matter what. This year, it is one of my 'ole favorites: a spinnerbait. Ohio spinnerbait fishing is a BLAST!
I've always loved spinnerbait fishing for bass. Blades thumping and flashing, tail fluttering, it just lures fish right in. Boy, do they SLAM it, too! This year, Ohio waters haven't disappointed. I have caught fish with THE SAME spinnerbait (albeit with many trailer changes) all summer long.
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Lake Erie Fishing Reports
July 2, 2018
Captain Gary Zart here. Lake Erie is on fire and I mean in a good way lol. From the Islands to Conneaut within a few miles of shore you literally cannot keep rods in the water.
You can troll. You can cast. It doesn’t matter. Use your electronics to find active fish. From 20-ft to 50-ft of water should do the trick.
Dipsey divers pulling spoons, worm harnesses and shallow cranks is about the easiest way to catch them. I call it the revolving door.
Pull Reef Runners and Bandits behind Offshore Boards weighted or unweighted to increase your catch rate. Speed has been 2.3 to 2.7.
It’s as much fun fishing as you can have in a day. Get out and enjoy it while you can.
Visit me on Facebook at Gary A. Zart or on our website at Blue Dolphin Walleye Charters (BlueDolphinWalleye.com).
Captain Gary Zart
Blue Dolphin Walleye Charters
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 recently 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!
Fishing is one of those things that lives in your soul. For many anglers that means tournament fishing at the highest level. For others that peace of mind comes from enjoying a day on the water with the family.
At Ohio Bass Boats, our mission is to bring you the finest fishing boats for sale. Tournament level bass boats. Walleye and multi-species boats. Aluminum boats. Fiberglass boats.
That boat that makes your heart and fishing lines sing!
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