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Ottawa River

Ohio, United States

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Ottawa River fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Rock bass

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General info

Ottawa River is a stream located in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Hardin County, Ohio. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

40Β°51β€²3.5β€³N 84Β°11β€²43.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ottawa River, 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 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Ottawa River fishing

the Ottawa River is a stream located in Allen County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Hardin County, Ohio. Its coordinates are:
40Β°51β€²3.5β€³N 84Β°11β€²43.1β€³W
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