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Ottawa River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Ohio, United States

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Rock bass

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Bluegill

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Northern sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Freshwater drum

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General info

Ottawa River is a stream located in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Monroe County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Freshwater drum.

Location

41°41′56.7″N 83°31′46.9″W
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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.

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Ann Arbor

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Tiffin

44.1 miles away

Findlay

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FAQ about Ottawa River fishing

the Ottawa River is a stream located in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Monroe County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
41°41′56.7″N 83°31′46.9″W
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