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McDougall Branch

Ohio, United States

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McDougall Branch fishing reports

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Spotted bass

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Creek chub

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Smallmouth bass

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Bluegill

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White crappie

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General info

McDougall Branch is a stream located in Athens County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Spotted bass, Smallmouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

39Β°24β€²1β€³N 82Β°01β€²29β€³W
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Fishing regulations at McDougall Branch, 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 species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Athens

6.4 miles away

Parkersburg

27.5 miles away

Marietta

30.9 miles away

Lancaster

38.2 miles away

Zanesville

38.4 miles away

Jackson

41.4 miles away

Cambridge

48.9 miles away

Circleville

50.5 miles away

Newark

51.0 miles away

Chillicothe

51.9 miles away

Pickerington

52.0 miles away

Pataskala

55.9 miles away

Reynoldsburg

56.2 miles away

Whitehall

60.2 miles away

Coshocton

60.2 miles away

Gahanna

62.1 miles away

Bexley

62.1 miles away

Grove City

64.2 miles away

Columbus

65.1 miles away

Teays Valley

66.0 miles away

Portsmouth

66.5 miles away

Westerville

69.0 miles away

Huntington

71.8 miles away

Ashland

73.1 miles away

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FAQ about McDougall Branch fishing

the McDougall Branch is a stream located in Athens County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
39Β°24β€²1β€³N 82Β°01β€²29β€³W
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