38 public waters in the Northeast Ohio region — 14 lakes/reservoirs and 24 rivers, 1 known carp water. Every one is public water fishable on an Ohio licence.
See every public fishing venue in Ohio on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
One of the best walleye fisheries in the world -- average offshore walleye run 3-5 lb, with 7-8 lb fish common. Yellow Perch peak late summer and early fall in 20-70 ft water, while Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Steelhead, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass round out the fishery. Erie's harbours, marinas and Western Basin marshes hold large Common Carp that are almost never targeted -- a genuine trophy-carp opportunity on Sandusky Bay and Maumee Bay.
Findley Lake, a 254-acre lake in Lorain, Franklin and Coshocton Counties, Ohio, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife (public fishing access): An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Lorain County, Ohio — Metzger Reservoir is a 157-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Lorain County, Ohio — Oberlin Reservoir is a 48-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: A large Ohio reservoir managed for Walleye/Saugeye and White Bass, with Crappie in the timber, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass along the shoreline.
Clare Mar Camp Lake, a 44-acre lake in Lorain and Ashland Counties, Ohio, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Wellington Reservoir Number Two, a 25-acre lake in Lorain County, Ohio, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Claremare Lake West, a 24-acre lake in Lorain County, Ohio, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Wellington Reservoirs Lake, a 22-acre lake in Lorain County, Ohio, managed by Joint: An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Ponderosa Pines Lake (21 acres) sits in Lorain County, Ohio, managed by Private. An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Firelands Boy Scout Lake, a 20-acre lake in Lorain County, Ohio, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Lorain County, Ohio, Claremare Lake East is a 19-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lorain County, Ohio — Kipton Reservoir is a 19-acre lake, managed by County Land: An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Ukranian Youth Camp Lake (10 acres) sits in Lorain County, Ohio, managed by Private. An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
In Lorain County, Ohio, Oberlin Reservoir - 011 is a 10-acre lake, managed by Private. A large Ohio reservoir managed for Walleye/Saugeye and White Bass, with Crappie in the timber, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass along the shoreline.
In Huron, Ashland, Lorain and 1 more county in Ohio, Vermilion River is a 90 km river or creek. A Lake Erie Steelhead tributary — ODNR stocks the 'Steelhead Alley' streams heavily and fish run September to May, joined by smallmouth and White Bass in the lower reaches in summer.
In Lorain, Medina and Ashland Counties, Ohio, East Branch Black River is a 76 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Lorain and Ashland Counties, Ohio, West Branch Black River is a 31 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
West Branch Rocky River (63 km) flows through Medina, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties, Ohio. A Lake Erie Steelhead tributary — ODNR stocks the 'Steelhead Alley' streams heavily and fish run September to May, joined by smallmouth and White Bass in the lower reaches in summer.
In Lorain and Ashland Counties, Ohio, Wellington Creek is a 25 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties, Ohio, French Creek is a 27 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
East Fork Vermilion River runs 21 km through Lorain and Erie Counties, Ohio: A Lake Erie Steelhead tributary — ODNR stocks the 'Steelhead Alley' streams heavily and fish run September to May, joined by smallmouth and White Bass in the lower reaches in summer.
In Lorain, Medina and Cuyahoga Counties, Ohio, Plum Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Lorain County, Ohio — Black River is a 26 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Charlemont Creek (16 km) flows through Lorain and Ashland Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Martin Run (10 km) flows through Lorain County, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Lorain County, Ohio, Willow Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Cuyahoga, Lorain and Medina Counties, Ohio, Baker Creek is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Brownhelm Creek (11 km) flows through Lorain County, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Medina, Lorain and Ashland Counties, Ohio, Coon Creek is a 11 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Lorain County, Ohio — Ridgeway Ditch is a 9 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Medina and Lorain Counties, Ohio — Crow Creek is a 9 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Kelner Ditch runs 11 km through Lorain County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Huron and Lorain Counties, Ohio, East Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Porter Creek (11 km) flows through Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Lorain County, Ohio — Jungbluth Ditch is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Lorain County, Ohio — Heider Ditch is a 10 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Quarry Creek runs 9 km through Lorain County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Beaver Creek runs 26 km through Lorain County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Across its mapped waters, Lorain County holds 17 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Rock Bass, Common Carp and Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Ohio map Join PiscaMapsOne Ohio fishing licence covers every public water in the state — resident annual about $25, non-resident about $51, with 1-day and 3-day options. There is no separate trout stamp. Muskingum Watershed (MWCD) lakes need their own launch permit, and a few city reservoirs (e.g. Findlay) ask for a cheap local permit. Buy at ohiodnr.gov/buy-licenses or in the HuntFish OH app.