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Fishing regulations at Willards Paylake, 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 Flathead catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
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FAQ about Willards Paylake fishing
- Flathead catfish - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- Blue catfish - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @n.shoemaker reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @n.shoemaker reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @n.shoemaker reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @n.shoemaker reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @n.shoemaker reported a nice Flathead catfish.
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