🐟 What fish can you catch in Put-in-Bay?

Most commonly caught species around Put-in-Bay , OH : Largemouth bass - 4,990 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,745 reported catches Walleye - 3,119 reported catches Freshwater drum - 1,808 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,002 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Put-in-Bay fishing reports?

The latest Put-in-Bay , OH fishing reports are: @patpieton reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Toussaint Creek . @nathanlarsen1359 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Mill Creek . @jacobc416 reported a nice Channel catfish . @Catkilllercollin reported a nice Channel catfish at Huron River . @Catkilllercollin reported a nice Channel catfish at Huron River . .

Fishing in Put-in-Bay, OH

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Put-in-Bay, Ohio?

Anglers in Put-in-Bay , OH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Lake Erie (CAN) , Sandusky Bay , East Harbor , Portage River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Put-in-Bay?

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Ohio, United States

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Top fish species in Put-in-Bay

Latest Put-in-Bay fishing reports

Greengill hybrid

Toussaint Creek

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Brown bullhead

Mill Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

Huron River

23 in · 4 lb

Channel catfish

Huron River

21 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

East Harbor

length · weight

Channel catfish

Sandusky Bay

34 in · 14 lb 4 oz

Channel catfish

Sandusky Bay

length · weight

Channel catfish

Sandusky Bay

length · weight

Channel catfish

Sandusky Bay

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Fishing regulations in Put-in-Bay

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 16th, 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°39′6.5″N 82°49′4.4″W

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FAQ about Put-in-Bay fishing

Anglers in Put-in-Bay, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Lake Erie (CAN), Sandusky Bay, East Harbor, and Portage River.

Most commonly caught species around Put-in-Bay, OH:

Largemouth bass - 4,990 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,745 reported catches
Walleye - 3,119 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 1,808 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,002 reported catches

The latest Put-in-Bay, OH fishing reports are:

@patpieton reported a nice Greengill hybrid at Toussaint Creek.
@nathanlarsen1359 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Mill Creek.
@jacobc416 reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Catkilllercollin reported a nice Channel catfish at Huron River.
@Catkilllercollin reported a nice Channel catfish at Huron River.

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