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Fishing regulations at Derby Pond, 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 Bluegill as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
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.
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
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FAQ about Derby Pond fishing
- Bluegill - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- @tobysulkes reported a nice Bluegill.
- @tobysulkes reported a nice Bluegill.
- @tobysulkes reported a nice White crappie.
- @tobysulkes reported a nice Bluegill.
- @tobysulkes reported a nice Bluegill.
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