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Bantas Fork

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Ohio, United States

22 catches

Top fish species at Bantas Fork

Creek chub
Creek chub
Striped shiner
Striped shiner
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Creek chub

4 in · 1 oz

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Striped shiner

6 in · 2 oz

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Creek chub

5 in · 1 oz

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Creek chub

4 in · 1 oz

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Creek chub

6 in · 2 oz

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Creek chub

4 in · 1 oz

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General info

Bantas Fork is a stream located in Preble County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Creek chub and Striped shiner.

Location

39°49′41.7″N 84°40′40.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Bantas Fork, 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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Boston

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16.8 miles away

West Elkton

17.7 miles away

Laura

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Clayton

18.7 miles away

Liberty

18.8 miles away

Trotwood

19.3 miles away

West College Corner

19.4 miles away

Englewood

19.8 miles away

Oxford

22.5 miles away

Miamisburg

25.4 miles away

Trenton

26.7 miles away

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FAQ about Bantas Fork fishing

📍 Where is the Bantas Fork located?
the Bantas Fork is a stream located in Preble County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
39°49′41.7″N 84°40′40.9″W
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🎣 Where on the Bantas Fork is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bantas Fork 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 Bantas Fork?
The most common species in the Bantas Fork are:
📢 What are the latest Bantas Fork fishing reports?
The latest Bantas Fork fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Bantas Fork?

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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