28 public waters in the Northwest Ohio region — 11 lakes/reservoirs and 17 rivers. 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.
In Ottawa, Jefferson, Montgomery and 3 more counties in Ohio, Lake Alma is a 1,123-acre lake, 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.
In Ottawa, Harrison, Summit and 3 more counties in Ohio, Mud Lake is a 1,059-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.
Delta Reservoir # 2, a 260-acre lake in Erie, Jackson, Licking and 2 more counties in 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.
This 191-acre Montgomery County reservoir in Southwest Ohio punches above its weight with a diverse species roster: Walleye and Saugeye inhabit the deeper structure, while Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Black Crappie work the shallower and mid-depth zones. Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish provide additional bottom-fishing opportunity, with Bluegill rounding out the panfish options.
In Montgomery County, Ohio, Findlay Reservoir # 1 is a 188-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife. A steep-sided upground water-supply reservoir — cold and deep enough for Walleye, Saugeye and Yellow Perch, with White Bass and Channel Catfish. Bank fishing along the dyke; check the city's boating/permit rules.
In Montgomery County, Ohio, Tait Station Reservoir is a 154-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.
Englewood Recreation Reservoir, a 146-acre lake in Montgomery County, 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.
Hutchins Station Reservoir, a 54-acre lake in Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County, Ohio — Martindale Rd Fishing Ponds is a 27-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.
Montgomery County, Ohio — Rod & Reel Fishing Club is a 22-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.
Montgomery County, Ohio — Argonne Lake is a 17-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.
Great Miami River (256 km) flows through Butler, Montgomery, Miami and 3 more counties in Ohio. One of Ohio's premier smallmouth-bass rivers — hard-fighting stream smallmouth, Rock Bass and Channel Catfish, with Sauger in the lower reaches and a Muskellunge presence in several.
Ohio's only true coldwater river with holdover (and some natural) Brown Trout — spring-fed and cold all summer, stocked by ODNR and Trout Unlimited, with wild smallmouth in the lower reaches.
Stillwater River runs 104 km through Darke, Miami and Montgomery Counties, Ohio: One of Ohio's premier smallmouth-bass rivers — hard-fighting stream smallmouth, Rock Bass and Channel Catfish, with Sauger in the lower reaches and a Muskellunge presence in several.
Preble, Montgomery, Darke and 1 more county in Ohio — Twin Creek is a 59 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.
Wolf Creek runs 9 km through Montgomery County, Ohio: A stocked (and, on the Mad River, partly wild) Ohio Trout stream — rainbow and Brown Trout from ODNR releases, with resident Smallmouth Bass and Rock Bass.
Toms Run (7 km) flows through Montgomery 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.
Bear Creek (21 km) flows through Montgomery 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 Montgomery and Warren Counties, Ohio, Holes Creek is a 15 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.
Lesley Run (15 km) flows through Preble and Montgomery 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.
In Miami and Montgomery Counties, Ohio, Brush Creek is a 0 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.
North Branch Wolf Creek runs 12 km through Montgomery 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 Montgomery and Warren Counties, Ohio, Dry Run is a 14 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.
Montgomery County, Ohio — Little Twin Creek is a 13 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.
Little Bear Creek runs 7 km through Montgomery 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.
Moss Creek runs 8 km through Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Ohio, Opossum Creek is a 8 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.
Butler and Montgomery Counties, Ohio — Browns Run is a 8 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.
Across its mapped waters, Montgomery County holds 25 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, White 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.