Cleveland, OH Fishing Trip — October

Your Cleveland, OH Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 52°F4.6" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

9 species
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Yellow PerchGood
Yellow Perch
Various
MuskieFair
Muskie
Casting · Trolling

October Weather in Cleveland

63°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

There are some bodies of water with special regulations, so check local regulations before fishing.

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