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Fishing in Portsmouth, OH

Ohio, United States

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Top fish species in Portsmouth

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
Blue catfish
Blue catfish

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Spotted bass

Ohio Brush Creek

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Spotted bass

Ohio Brush Creek

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Largemouth bass

The Gravel Pit

19 in · 4 lb

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Muskellunge

Sunfish Creek

40 in · 11 lb

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Largemouth bass

The Gravel Pit

17 in · 3 lb

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Spotted bass

East Fork Little Sandy River

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Smallmouth bass

Ohio Brush Creek

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Smallmouth bass

Ohio Brush Creek

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White crappie

The Gravel Pit

18 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Smallmouth bass

Ohio Brush Creek

16 in · 2 lb

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About Portsmouth fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Portsmouth, Ohio. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,462 catches for Largemouth bass, 482 catches for Channel catfish, and 369 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Portsmouth

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.

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