Hinkley Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Ohio, United States

4.5·5 catches

Logged catches

4.5

Top fish species at Hinkley Creek

Channel catfish

Muskie

Bluegill

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Fishing regulations at Hinkley Creek, 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.

Local laws and licenses

Ohio fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 28

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit for channel catfish under 28 inches. Bag limit of 1 channel catfish 28-inches or larger. Hoover Reservoir; bag limit = 4 fish split limit; 3 fish less than 18-inches and 1 fish 28-inches or longer may be harvested. None may be taken between 18-inches and 28-inches. For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Muskie

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters

Bag limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information

No minimum size limit. Muskellunge regulations for the Ohio River - Western Unit (Ohio/Kentucky) Regulations. The following are the ONLY unified regulations in this agreement and must be followed when fishing on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in the Western Unit. bag limit = 2; min size = 30-inches. Kentucky regulations apply to boat anglers fishing beyond the 1792 low water mark, identified at wildohio.gov. WildOhio.gov. Muskellunge regulations for the Ohio River - Eastern Unit (Ohio/West Virginia) Regulations. These Ohio regulations apply only to shore anglers when fishing on the Ohio shoreline and all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit. bag limit = 2; min size = 30-inches. West Virginia regulations apply to boat anglers fishing the main stem of the Ohio River, shore anglers fishing the West Virginia shoreline, and boat and shore anglers fishing West Virginia embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit. Muskellunge regulations for Pymatuning Lake: bag limit = 2; min size = 30-inches. For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Synonyms

Esox masquinongy

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information

Statewide: no bag limit; no size limit. 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.

Synonyms

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

Local laws and licenses

Ohio fishing license

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FAQ about Hinkley Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Hinkley Creek located?

the Hinkley Creek is a stream located in Portage County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:

41°09′56.4″N 81°07′30.6″W

🎣 Where on the Hinkley Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Hinkley Creek 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 the Hinkley Creek?

The most common species in the Hinkley Creek are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Muskie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Hinkley Creek fishing reports?

The latest Hinkley Creek fishing reports are:

@arilyn reported a nice Bluegill.
@stephaniedickson reported a nice Muskie.
@kcavanaugh1858 reported a nice Channel catfish.
@acaporaletti reported a nice White crappie.
@CZBASS reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Hinkley Creek?

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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Hinkley Creek

Top fish species at Hinkley Creek

Hinkley Creek fishing reports

General info

Location

Fishing regulations at Hinkley Creek, OH

Regulations for top species

Channel catfish

Muskie

Bluegill

Reviews of Hinkley Creek

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

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FAQ about Hinkley Creek fishing