The Premier Ohio Fishing Website
Today is September 22, 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
Catch a Biggun? Register for a Fish Ohio Award!
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
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- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report September 19, 2018Fishing for largemouth bass continues to be good for anglers in the Portage River mouth, East and West Harbors, and Sandusky Bay. Although only a small number of reports were received, smallmouth fishing has reportedly been excellent.
- Controlled Trapping Lottery Information Now Available! September 19, 2018Beaver and river otter trapping permits on managed areas will be issued via an in-person lottery on Sat, October 13th at each wildlife district office.
- Behind the Scenes: Bat Detectors September 19, 2018ODNR Division of Wildlife staff deployed bat detectors at various locations around the state this summer to collect data about what species of bats are present in an area.
- Lake Metroparks Opens New Archery Range at Hidden Lake September 19, 2018New archery range now open to the public at Hidden Lake in Lake County! Open for general target shooting from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week for no cost.
- Roadside Refuge: ODOT Works to Protect Ohio’s Pollinators September 19, 2018If you’ve driven along Ohio’s roadsides lately, you may have noticed something’s different. Less of the roadside is being mowed, and milkweed and other native wildflowers are flourishing in those areas. Maybe you’ve noticed a few more butterflies than usual too. It has been a good year for monarchs in Ohio, and thanks to the […]
- In the Field: Fish Truck Inspection September 18, 2018While in route to their on-water patrol, Wildlife Investigator Brian Bury and Wildlife Officer Tim Rourke take a moment to stop and inspect a fish transporter in Sandusky County.
- 2018 Duck Stamp Art Contest Winner September 18, 2018Winner of the 2018 Duck Stamp Art Contest - Scot Storm of Freeport, MN, with an acrylic painting of a wood duck. Congratulations, Scot! By purchasing the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, hunters help provide access, enhance habitats, sustain wildlife populations, and ensure future generations of hunters have the chance to experience wild […]
- Columbus Zoo's Twitter for Takeover - Eastern Hellbenders September 18, 2018Check out the Columbus Zoo's Twitter for Takeover Tuesday! Pete, head keeper in the Zoo’s Shores region, is sharing info about the effort to preserve and restore Ohio’s populations of the endangered eastern hellbender salamander — North America’s largest amphibian.
- Ohio Trails Survey September 18, 2018ODNR and the Ohio Trails Partnership need your help to create the state’s next plan for recreational trails of all types. Take the survey and be a part of shaping this new plan.
- Introduction to Archery Shooting at Hocking Hills Archery Range September 18, 2018Anyone interested in learning the basics of archery shooting is invited to attend a free program on October 3 at the Hocking Hills Archery Range near Logan.
- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report September 19, 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!
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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.
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