Fishing in the Lake Erie & Islands

Lake Erie offers excellent fishing in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio with good public access.

1. Lake Erie (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Erie, Ohio

Lake Erie offers excellent fishing in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio with good public access.

• ⚠ This water: Walleye: 15 in minimum, 6/day (May 1 - Apr 30); yellow perch: 7 in minimum, 30/day (varies by zone); see separate Lake Erie regs.
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Lake Erie →

2. Lake Erie Islands (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Erie Islands, Ohio

Lake Erie Islands offers excellent fishing in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio with good public access.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Sandusky Bay (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Sandusky Bay, Ohio

Sandusky Bay offers excellent fishing in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio with good public access.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Indian (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Indian, Ohio

Indian in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Alum Creek River (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Alum Creek River, Ohio

Alum Creek River in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Alum Creek Sailing Facility →

6. Hoover (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Hoover, Ohio

Hoover in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

7. Mosquito (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Mosquito, Ohio

Mosquito in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Piedmont (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Piedmont, Ohio

Piedmont in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Portage (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Portage, Ohio

Portage in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Rocky Fork (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Rocky Fork, Ohio

Rocky Fork in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Trip #1 →

11. Seneca (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Seneca, Ohio

Seneca in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Tappan (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Tappan, Ohio

Tappan in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Tappan Lake Marina →

13. Muskingum (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Muskingum, Ohio

Muskingum in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Scioto (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Scioto, Ohio

Scioto in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Maumee (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Maumee, Ohio

Maumee in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Cuyahoga (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Cuyahoga, Ohio

Cuyahoga in the Lake Erie & Islands of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Charles Mill Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Charles Mill Lake, Ohio

Popular fishing lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: charles mills lake marina →

18. Little Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Little Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Terwilligers Pond (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Terwilligers Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Albon Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Albon Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Bailey Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bailey Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: charles mills lake marina →

22. Beaver Lake (historical) (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Beaver Lake (historical), Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Lake Betsy (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Betsy, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Big Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Big Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Black Pond (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Black Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Blue Hole (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bluegill)

Blue Hole, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Blue Pond (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Blue Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Blueberry Pond (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Blueberry Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. The Bogs (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Bluegill)

The Bogs, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Bonnett Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bonnett Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Canoe & Tube Landing →

31. Brady Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Brady Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Canoe/Kayak Launch →

32. Brandywine Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Brandywine Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Skipper Haven Yacht Club →

33. Brown Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Brown Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Canoe & Tube Landing →

34. Bud Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Bud Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Burgess Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Burgess Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Burton Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Burton Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Carrollton Club Pond (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Carrollton Club Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: Atwood Marina East Launch Ramp →

38. Carson Pond (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Carson Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Cedar Lake (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Cedar Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Lake Chawaukee (Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)

Lake Chawaukee, Ohio

Named lake in the Lake Erie & Islands region of Ohio.

• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in

Boat Launch: East Launch →