Madison, OH Fishing Trip — October
Your Madison, OH Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 49°F5.4" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
5 species
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Madison
63°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
48 Guides Near Madison
No guides are based in Madison, 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
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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
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.