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- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report January 16, 2019Walleye - The open water season is coming to a close. Ramps and harbors in the western basin beginning to form significant ice, though the main lake remains open.
- 2019 Sports Show Season January 16, 2019It's the 2019 Sports Show Season! Mark your calendar and join the fun at these upcoming events.
- Winter Brings New Birds to Ohio January 16, 2019When temperatures dip into the single digits, Ohio’s wildlife employ different strategies to survive. Then there are some that actually seek out Ohio in winter. Here are 5 bird species that travel to Ohio when it gets cold.
- Winter 2019: Where's Walleye? January 15, 2019Many places around the U.S. claim to be the Walleye Capital of the World, but it is tough to beat Port Clinton, located in the western basin of Lake Erie.
- Enjoy the Wonders of Winter at the 54th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike January 15, 2019Bundle up, put on your hiking boots and join thousands of hikers at the 54th annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Hocking Hills State Park.
- Ohio Huntsman Podcast: Muzzleloader Season January 15, 2019The Ohio Huntsman Podcast recently interviewed Ohio's Deer Program Administrator Mike Tonkovich about muzzleloader season. Listen online!
- Pymatuning Creek Spring Birding January 14, 2019Mark your calendar! Spring migration birding event at Shenango Wildlife Area along Pymatuning Creek Wild and Scenic River on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 8am.
- Measuring Fish Growth Rates January 14, 2019Do you think you know how old a fish is when you catch it from its size? Think again!
- Species Spotlight: The Northern Pintail January 14, 2019This dabbling duck is a favorite waterfowl species of birders - look for the long, pointed tail.
- Share the Bounty! Donate Extra Venison January 14, 2019If you have extra deer meat this year, consider sharing the bounty with those in need. Click Share the Bounty for more info and local organizations that can help.
- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report January 16, 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
