🐟 What fish can you catch in Upper Arlington?

Most commonly caught species around Upper Arlington , OH : Largemouth bass - 21,369 reported catches Channel catfish - 5,476 reported catches Bluegill - 3,570 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,567 reported catches White crappie - 1,401 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Upper Arlington fishing reports?

The latest Upper Arlington , OH fishing reports are: @vincentchilders reported a nice Black crappie at Hoover Reservoir . @BootsieMaine reported a nice Largemouth bass . @BootsieMaine reported a nice Largemouth bass . @OHFishin reported a nice Largemouth bass . @BootsieMaine reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Upper Arlington, OH

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Upper Arlington, Ohio?

Anglers in Upper Arlington , OH recommend these top fishing spots: Alum Creek Lake , Hoover Reservoir , Scioto River , Alum Creek , Big Walnut Creek .

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

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Black crappie

Hoover Reservoir

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Green sunfish

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Fishing regulations in Upper Arlington

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 2nd, 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, 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

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for the Ohio River - Western Unit (Ohio/Kentucky) Regulations. These regulations apply only to boat anglers when fishing in Ohio waters, shoreline anglers when fishing on the Ohio shoreline, and all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the Western Unit.

bag limit = 6; min size = 12 inches

Kentucky regulations apply to boat anglers fishing beyond the 1792 low water mark, identified at wildohio.gov. WildOhio.gov.

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for the Ohio River - Eastern Unit (Ohio/West Virginia) Regulations. These regulations must be followed when fishing on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in the Eastern Unit.

bag limit = 6; min size = 12 inches

West Virginia regulations apply to boat anglers fishing the main stem of the Ohio River, shore anglers fishing the West Virginia shoreline, and boat and shore anglers fishing West Virginia embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit.

Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass regulations for Pymatuning Lake:

bag limit = 5; min size = 12-inches

Additional site-specific regulations for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass in inland lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and streams:

Action: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Adams: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
All American Electric Power Company waters, including AEP ReCreation Lands: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Belmont: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Blue Rock: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Burr Oak: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Caldwell: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Cowan: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Dale Walborn: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Dow: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Findley: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Fox: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Greenfield: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Guilford: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Hammertown (Jackson City Reservoir): bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Hancock County Wetlands: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Hargus: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Highlandtown: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Jesse Owens: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Killdeer Plains ponds: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Kiser: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Knox: bag limit = 5; min size = 18-inches
La Su An: special limits are posted
Lake Rupert (Wellston City Reservoir): bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Lake Snowden: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Long: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
New Lyme: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
No. 30 and No. 33: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Ohio-Erie Canal: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Oxbow: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Paint Creek: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Pine: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Resthaven Pond No. 8: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Ross: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Rush Runs: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Salt Fork: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Seneca: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Silver Creek: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Slope Creek (Barnesville No. 3): bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Spencer: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
St. Joseph Wildlife Area: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Turkey Creek: bag limit = 5; none may be taken between 12 and 15-inches
Tycoon: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Upper Sandusky No. 2: bag limit = 4 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 15-inches and 2 fish 15-inches or longer
Wellington Reservoir South: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches
Wingfoot: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Wolf Run: bag limit = 3 fish split daily limit; 2 fish less than 14-inches and 1 fish 20-inches or longer
Zepernick: bag limit = 5; min size = 15-inches

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FAQ about Upper Arlington fishing

Anglers in Upper Arlington, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Alum Creek Lake, Hoover Reservoir, Scioto River, Alum Creek, and Big Walnut Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Upper Arlington, OH:

Largemouth bass - 21,369 reported catches
Channel catfish - 5,476 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,570 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,567 reported catches
White crappie - 1,401 reported catches

The latest Upper Arlington, OH fishing reports are:

@vincentchilders reported a nice Black crappie at Hoover Reservoir.
@BootsieMaine reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@BootsieMaine reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@OHFishin reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@BootsieMaine reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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