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Fishing in De Graff, OH

Ohio, United States

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Top fish species in De Graff

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rock bass
Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

Buck Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Buck Creek

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Green sunfish

Moorefield Family Park

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Green sunfish

Moorefield Family Park

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Rock bass

Buck Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Buck Creek

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Rock bass

Buck Creek

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Green sunfish

Ferguson Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Skyway Pond

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Skyway Pond

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About De Graff fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around De Graff, Ohio. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 6,009 catches for Largemouth bass, 2,092 catches for Channel catfish, and 1,901 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in De Graff

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of July 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5
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Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for Lake ErieMarch 1 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14-inchesMay 1 - June 24: bag limit = 1; min size = 18-inchesJune 25 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14 inchesLargemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for the Ohio River - Western Unit (Ohio/Kentucky) Regulations. These regulations apply only to boat anglers when fishing in Ohio waters, shoreline anglers when fishing on the Ohio shoreline, and all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the Western Unit.bag limit = 6; min size = 12 inchesKentucky regulations apply to boat anglers fishing beyond the 1792 low water mark, identified at wildohio.gov. WildOhio.gov.Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for the Ohio River - Eastern Unit (Ohio/West Virginia) Regulations. These regulations must be followed when fishing on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in the Eastern Unit.bag limit = 6; min size = 12 inchesWest Virginia regulations apply to boat anglers fishing the main stem of the Ohio River, shore anglers fishing the West Virginia shoreline, and boat and shore anglers fishing West Virginia embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit.Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass regulations for Pymatuning Lake:bag limit = 5; min size = 12-inchesAdditional site-specific regulations for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass in inland lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams:Action: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerAdams: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesAll American Electric Power Company waters, including AEP ReCreation Lands: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerAppalachian Hills Wildlife Area: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerBelmont: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerBlue Rock: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesBurr Oak: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesCaldwell: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesCowan: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesDale Walborn: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesDow: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesFindley: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerFox: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesGreenfield: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesGuilford: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerHammertown (Jackson City Reservoir): bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesHancock County Wetlands: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesHargus: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerHighlandtown: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerJesse Owens: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerKilldeer Plains ponds: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerKiser: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerKnox: bag limit = 5; min size = 18-inchesLa Su An: special limits are postedLake Rupert (Wellston City Reservoir): bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesLake Snowden: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerLong: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerNew Lyme: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerNo. 30 and No. 33: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerOhio-Erie Canal: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesOxbow: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerPaint Creek: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerPine: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesResthaven Pond No. 8: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesRoss: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesRush Runs: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesSalt Fork: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerSeneca: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesSilver Creek: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerSlope Creek (Barnesville No. 3): bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesSpencer: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerSt. Joseph Wildlife Area: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerTurkey Creek: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inchesTycoon: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerUpper Sandusky No. 2: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longerWellington Reservoir South: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inchesWingfoot: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerWolf Run: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longerZepernick: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°18′45.7″N 83°55′0.1″W
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FAQ about De Graff fishing

🎣 Where to fish in De Graff, Ohio?
Anglers in De Graff, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Great Miami River, Indian Lake, Mad River, Kiser Lake, and Tawawa Lake.
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