Fishing Guides in Columbus, Ohio
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What's Biting in Columbus
3 species reported in the Columbus area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
What's Biting By Month
Month-by-Month Fishing in Columbus, OH
Fishing in Columbus in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Columbus — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Columbus in February
1 species is active in and around Columbus in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in March
3 species are active in and around Columbus in March: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in April
3 species are active in and around Columbus in April: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in May
3 species are active in and around Columbus in May: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in June
3 species are active in and around Columbus in June: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in July
2 species are active in and around Columbus in July: Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in August
August is a slower stretch for fishing around Columbus — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Columbus in September
3 species are active in and around Columbus in September: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in October
3 species are active in and around Columbus in October: Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in November
1 species is active in and around Columbus in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Columbus's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Columbus in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Columbus — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Columbus
Crappie
If you're looking for some slab-sized crappie, Columbus, Ohio offers some surprisingly good opportunities. The Scioto River, particularly the impoundments created by the Main Street Dam and the Bicentennial Park area, hold decent populations.
Full crappie guide for Columbus →Largemouth Bass
If you're after largemouth bass in the Columbus, Ohio area, you've got a variety of options, from smaller city park ponds to larger reservoirs. Alum Creek Lake and Hoover Reservoir are popular choices, offering plenty of shoreline cover and submerged structure.
Full largemouth bass guide for Columbus →Walleye
While Columbus isn't typically the first place that comes to mind for walleye, anglers can find some decent fishing opportunities in the Scioto River and its impoundments. Griggs and O'Shaughnessy Reservoirs, both on the Scioto, hold populations of walleye.
Full walleye guide for Columbus →Fisheries near Columbus
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