South Point, OH Fishing Trip — April
Your South Point, OH Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 48°F5" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
GoodCoho Salmon
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
GoodLake Trout
Various
April Weather in South Point
68°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near South Point
No guides are based in South Point, 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
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 freshwater Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
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
Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout, only 2 may be Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Steelhead are considered Rainbow Trout in Ohio regulations. Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.
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.
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.