Athens, OH Fishing Trip — October
Your Athens, OH Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 47°F3.5" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
October Weather in Athens
66°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Athens
No guides are based in Athens, but these guides operate nearby.
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
1 / 2
Ohio Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.
Species Regulations
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Applies to streams, rivers, and reservoirs where trout are stocked. Check specific regulations for designated trout areas.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)
Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum (varies by water)
Some lakes and reservoirs have special regulations; consult the Ohio Fishing Regulations for specific locations.