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Dautch Ditch

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Ohio, United States

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Top fish species at Dautch Ditch

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Dautch Ditch is a canal located in Erie County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

41°23′10.4″N 82°38′15.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Dautch Ditch, OH

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 May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

18"

Measurement

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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

Micropterus nigricans

Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.

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41°23′10.4″N 82°38′15.4″W
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Dautch Ditch is a canal located in Erie County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°23′10.4″N 82°38′15.4″W
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