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Fishing regulations at Tiffin River, OH
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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 Channel catfish as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Memorable
Measurement
No bag limit for channel catfish under 28 inches. Bag limit of 1 channel catfish 28-inches or larger.
Hoover Reservoir; bag limit = 4 fish split limit; 3 fish less than 18-inches and 1 fish 28-inches or longer may be harvested. None may be taken between 18-inches and 28-inches.
For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Tiffin River fishing
- Channel catfish - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- Freshwater drum - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern pike - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Munson reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Munson reported a nice Bluegill.
- @blakec3718 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @brody.boettger reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @brody.boettger reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
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