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Mentor Harbor

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Ohio, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Yellow bullhead

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Northern pike

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Eyetail bowfin

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General info

Mentor Harbor is a lake located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Eyetail bowfin, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°43′30.3″N 81°20′40″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Mentor Harbor?

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Fishing regulations at Mentor Harbor, 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.

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16.7 miles away

North Madison

16.8 miles away

East Cleveland

18.0 miles away

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18.7 miles away

Beachwood

19.1 miles away

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20.3 miles away

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20.3 miles away

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22.0 miles away

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23.1 miles away

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23.9 miles away

Maple Heights

24.5 miles away

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FAQ about Mentor Harbor fishing

📍 Where is Mentor Harbor located?
Mentor Harbor is a lake located in Lake County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°43′30.3″N 81°20′40″W
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🎣 Where on Mentor Harbor is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Mentor Harbor 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 Mentor Harbor?
The most common species in Mentor Harbor are:
📢 What are the latest Mentor Harbor fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Mentor Harbor?

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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