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Types of Sunfish in Ohio
Sunfish fishing spots in Ohio
Best baits and lures for Sunfish in Ohio
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Regulations for Sunfish in Ohio
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 Bluegill as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
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.
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
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These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
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