🐟 What fish can you catch in Defiance?

Most commonly caught species around Defiance , OH : Largemouth bass - 2,365 reported catches Channel catfish - 924 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 305 reported catches Flathead catfish - 304 reported catches Bluegill - 213 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Defiance fishing reports?

The latest Defiance , OH fishing reports are: @Master-X-Baiter reported a nice Blue catfish at Maumee River . @Master-X-Baiter reported a nice Channel catfish at Maumee River . @Master-X-Baiter reported a nice Channel catfish at Maumee River . @grayson9597 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hamler Reservoir Park . @dillon-duff reported a nice Walleye at Maumee River . .

Fishing in Defiance, OH

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Defiance, Ohio?

Anglers in Defiance , OH recommend these top fishing spots: Maumee River , Auglaize River , Oxbow Lake , Little Auglaize River , Defiance Reservoir .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Defiance?

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Ohio, United States

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Top fish species in Defiance

Latest Defiance fishing reports

Blue catfish

Maumee River

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Channel catfish

Maumee River

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Channel catfish

Maumee River

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Rainbow trout

Hamler Reservoir Park

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Walleye

Maumee River

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Freshwater drum

Maumee River

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Smallmouth bass

24 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

Maumee River

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Largemouth bass

Maumee River

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Freshwater drum

Maumee River

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Fishing regulations in Defiance

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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.

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FAQ about Defiance fishing

Anglers in Defiance, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Maumee River, Auglaize River, Oxbow Lake, Little Auglaize River, and Defiance Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Defiance, OH:

Largemouth bass - 2,365 reported catches
Channel catfish - 924 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 305 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 304 reported catches
Bluegill - 213 reported catches

The latest Defiance, OH fishing reports are:

@Master-X-Baiter reported a nice Blue catfish at Maumee River.
@Master-X-Baiter reported a nice Channel catfish at Maumee River.
@Master-X-Baiter reported a nice Channel catfish at Maumee River.
@grayson9597 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Hamler Reservoir Park.
@dillon-duff reported a nice Walleye at Maumee River.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Defiance, OH. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: