🐟 What fish can you catch in North Madison?

Most commonly caught species around North Madison , OH : Largemouth bass - 5,439 reported catches Steelhead - 1,462 reported catches Walleye - 1,268 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,147 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,006 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest North Madison fishing reports?

The latest North Madison , OH fishing reports are: @MattMarlow47 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Lake Erie . @Brandonfishingg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Erie . @Brandonfishingg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Erie . @Brandonfishingg reported a nice Common carp at Lake Erie . @Brandonfishingg reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Lake Erie . .

Fishing in North Madison, OH

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in North Madison, Ohio?

Anglers in North Madison , OH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Grand River , Hidden Lake , Fairport Harbor Pier , Big Creek .

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

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Ohio, United States

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Top fish species in North Madison

Latest North Madison fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

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Common carp

Lake Erie

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Eyetail bowfin

Lake Erie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

Lake Erie

13 in · 1 lb 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in North Madison

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 April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

18"

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Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for Lake Erie
March 1 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14-inches
May 1 - June 24: bag limit = 1; min size = 18-inches
June 25 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14 inches

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.

Regulations for

41°49′46.9″N 81°03′2.5″W

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FAQ about North Madison fishing

Anglers in North Madison, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Grand River, Hidden Lake, Fairport Harbor Pier, and Big Creek.

Most commonly caught species around North Madison, OH:

Largemouth bass - 5,439 reported catches
Steelhead - 1,462 reported catches
Walleye - 1,268 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,147 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,006 reported catches

The latest North Madison, OH fishing reports are:

@MattMarlow47 reported a nice Freshwater drum at Lake Erie.
@Brandonfishingg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Erie.
@Brandonfishingg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Erie.
@Brandonfishingg reported a nice Common carp at Lake Erie.
@Brandonfishingg reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Lake Erie.

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