South Point, OH Fishing Trip — August

Your South Point, OH Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 66°F0.4" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
PerchGood
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Lake TroutFair
Lake Trout
Various
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various

August Weather in South Point

86°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of 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 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.

Buy License Online — Ohio

Species Regulations

Coho Salmon
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

Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

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
Chinook Salmon
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

Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

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