Windmill Paylake

Q: 📍 Where is Windmill Paylake located?

Windmill Paylake is a lake located in Warren County, Ohio , United States . Its coordinates are: 39.390597, -84.046068.

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Ohio, United States

5.0·120 catches

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Logged catches

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Top fish species at Windmill Paylake

Flathead catfish

Blue catfish

Green sunfish

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Windmill Paylake fishing reports

Blue catfish

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Blue catfish

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Flathead catfish

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Flathead catfish

length · weight

Flathead catfish

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Flathead catfish

length · weight

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Fishing regulations at Windmill Paylake, 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Flathead catfish

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 35

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit for flathead catfish under 35-inches. Bag limit of 1 flathead catfish 35-inches or larger. For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Pylodictis olivaris

Season open: year-round

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 35

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit for blue catfish under 35-inches. Bag limit of 1 blue catfish 35-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.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ictalurus furcatus

Season open: year-round

Green sunfish

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information

Statewide: no bag limit; no size limit. Additional site-specific regulations for Sunfishes (all species): All American Electric Power Company waters, including AEP ReCreation Lands; bag limit = 20; No size limit. Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area; bag limit = 20; No size limit. Jesse Owens; bag limit = 20; No size limit. Killdeer Plains; bag limit = 10; No size limit. Oxbow; bag limit = 10; No size limit. St. Joseph River Wildlife Area; bag limit = 10; No size limit.

Synonyms

Banded Sunfish, Bluegill, Bluespotted Sunfish, Dollar Sunfish, Flier, Green Sunfish, Longear Sunfish, Mud Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, Redbreast Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, Redspotted Sunfish, Rock Bass, Shadow Bass, Warmouth

Local laws and licenses

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FAQ about Windmill Paylake fishing

📍 Where is Windmill Paylake located?

Windmill Paylake is a lake located in Warren County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:

39°23′26.1″N 84°02′45.8″W

🎣 Where on Windmill Paylake is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Windmill Paylake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Windmill Paylake?

The most common species in Windmill Paylake are:

Flathead catfish - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
Green sunfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Windmill Paylake fishing reports?

The latest Windmill Paylake fishing reports are:

@nicklewis7029 reported a nice Blue catfish.
@nicklewis7029 reported a nice Blue catfish.
@nicklewis7029 reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@nicklewis7029 reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@nicklewis7029 reported a nice Flathead catfish.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Windmill Paylake?

Fishing in Ohio requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed vendors.

In Ohio, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Windmill Paylake

Top fish species at Windmill Paylake

Windmill Paylake fishing reports

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Location

Fishing regulations at Windmill Paylake, OH

Regulations for top species

Flathead catfish

Blue catfish

Green sunfish

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