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- Public Invited to Comment on Ohio's 2019-2020 Hunting Season Proposals February 20, 2019Ohioans are invited to offer public comment regarding the proposed hunting, trapping, and fishing regulations at open houses scheduled across the state on Sat, March 2. Online comments will also be accepted through Monday, March 4.
- National Archery in the Schools Program February 20, 2019An activity that doesn't discriminate based on athletic skill or academic ability. The National Archery in the Schools Program is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades 4-12.
- Translating the Coyote Song February 20, 2019Ever wonder what that group of coyotes is barking and howling about all hours of the night? Learn about the numerous types of coyote vocalizations, and what they are saying when they howl.
- Wildlife Officer Cadet Academy: Week 4 February 19, 2019Week 4 of the Wildlife Officer Training Academy was action packed! Cadets learned about about Ohio’s Dangerous Wild Animal laws and visited the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
- Health Benefits of Fishing February 19, 2019Fishing is a perfect low-stress, low-impact activity that gets you up and moving in the outdoors. Absorb the health benefits of fishing this spring at a lake or reservoir near you.
- Ten Fascinating Facts About Urban Coyotes February 19, 2019Urban coyotes typically stick to a natural diet. Many people think coyotes are out to eat pets at the first opportunity. On the contrary, studies have shown they stick mainly to a natural diet. More facts about urban coyotes.
- Wildlife Law Enforcement Field Notes: Restitution Fact February 19, 2019A person who is convicted of illegally buying, selling, or possessing an antlered white-tailed #deer with a gross score of more than 125 inches has to pay additional restitution fines.
- Invest in YOUR Wild Ohio This Tax Season February 19, 2019Gathering receipts and deductions to file your taxes before the April deadline? Consider supporting your love of nature this tax season by donating a portion of your refund to support Ohio’s state nature preserves and wildlife.
- Ohio Upland Game Bird Summit February 15, 2019The ODNR Division of Wildlife hosted an Ohio Upland Game Bird Summit on Saturday, Feb. 9th. Thank you to the hunters who attended and engaged in great discussions about Ohio’s game birds!
- Weekend Activity: Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count February 15, 2019Take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 15-18, 2019! Participants note the highest number of each species they see at any one time and enter their sightings online.
- Public Invited to Comment on Ohio's 2019-2020 Hunting Season Proposals February 20, 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
