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Fishing Ponds in Ohio

Lake Erie walleye and smallmouth, plus inland reservoirs and steelhead alley. 59 venues listed across Cuyahoga County, Montgomery County and Franklin County, with strong stocks of flathead catfish, blue catfish and common carp.

59 venues mapped · 4 with confirmed species · 5 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Ohio?

You can fish at 59 mapped venues across Ohio, concentrated around Cuyahoga County and Montgomery County. Fee and access details are published for 1 of them.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.

59 Ohio venues plotted · click any pin for details

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All 59 fishing venues in Ohio A–Z

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  • Daily Double Pay Lake

    Peebles, Adams County · 45660

    Dailey Double Pay Lake is a privately run pay lake on Thomas Stone Road in Peebles, Adams County, in southern Ohio. You pay the operator to fish rather than arranging access through the state, and…

    Species
    Flathead catfish, Blue catfish, Common carp
    Website
    Open in Google Maps38.9399, -83.4429

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  • Falls Mill Hocking River Access

    Logan, Hocking County · 43138

    Falls Mill Hocking River Access is a riverside fishing spot in Logan, Hocking County, Ohio, holding eel with parking and camping nearby.

    Species
    American eel
    Facilities
    Camping · Parking
    Pricing
    $25 individual annual membership
    Website
    Open in Google Maps39.5422, -82.4312

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  • Reel Fun Charters

    Toledo, Lucas County · 43609

    Reel Fun Charters is a licensed and insured Lake Erie fishing charter based in Toledo, Ohio, with 28 years of sport fishing experience targeting perch.

    Species
    Yellow perch
    WebsiteCall
    Open in Google Maps41.6280, -83.5840

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  • Tam O'Shanter Park Pond

    Stark County

    Tam O'Shanter Park Pond is a Stark County, Ohio fishing venue managed by Stark Parks, holding catfish and pike with a clubhouse and parking on site.

    Species
    White catfish, Northern pike
    Facilities
    Clubhouse · Parking
    Website
    Open in Google Maps40.8339, -81.4399

  • TJ Evans Family Park

    Newark, Licking County

    TJ Evans Family Park is a City of Newark park in Licking County, Ohio, where the fishing centres on four former gravel pits that the city stocks regularly. It runs on its own permit system rather…

    Website
    Open in Google Maps40.0942, -82.4175

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Ohio: FAQ

Ohio has 59 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Cuyahoga County, Montgomery County and Franklin County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are flathead catfish, blue catfish and common carp. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Ohio venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes, anglers fishing in Ohio need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife (ODNR); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Ohio fishing license guide at /us/blog/ohio-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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