Cleveland, OH Fishing Trip — August

Your Cleveland, OH Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 67°F1.7" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

9 species
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
MuskieGood
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
Yellow PerchFair
Yellow Perch
Various

August Weather in Cleveland

76°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

$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 to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Ohio Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.

Buy License Online — Ohio

Species Regulations

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Applies to combined total of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Some areas may have specific regulations.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day (Lake Erie only)
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary for specific bodies of water; consult the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

Muskie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:30-inch minimum
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