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Fishing in Painesville, OH

Ohio, United States

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Top fish species in Painesville

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White bass

Lake Erie

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Pumpkinseed

Lake Erie

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Black crappie

Sunny Lake

6 in · 2 oz

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Grass carp

Aurora Lake

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Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

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Largemouth bass

Lake Erie

18 in · 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

LaDue Reservoir

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Bluegill

Lake Erie

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Northern pike

Lake Erie

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About Painesville fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Painesville, Ohio. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 7,153 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,581 catches for Walleye, and 1,511 catches for Steelhead.

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Fishing regulations in Painesville

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 species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Painesville fishing

Anglers in Painesville, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Chagrin River, Granger Pond, Mentor Harbor, Hidden Lake, and Bass Lake.
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