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West Rushville, OH Fishing Trip — May

Your West Rushville, OH Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in May

Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

5 Guides Near West Rushville

No guides are based in West Rushville, but these guides operate nearby.

Briarwood Sporting Club - Briarwood Sporting Club
Briarwood Sporting Club

Briarwood Sporting Club

4.9(123)Top Rated

Briarwood Sporting Club is regarded as the best whitetail hunting outfitter, fishing club, and outdoor destination in Ohio!

Bellefontaine, Ohio
Ohio Fly Fishing Guides - Ohio Fly Fishing Guides
Ohio Fly Fishing Guides

Ohio Fly Fishing Guides

5(32)Top Rated

Ohio Fly Fishing Guides offers a full professional fly fishing guide service for Musky throughout Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio
Fishing With Grant LLC - Fishing With Grant LLC
Fishing With Grant LLC

Fishing With Grant LLC

5(29)Top Rated

We mentor and coach anglers on how to catch fish in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. We provide tips and tricks to catch your next big fish. Please Subscribe to Fishing With Grant and follow me on my social media. The links are on top of the page.

Moraine, Ohio
D3 Charters - D3 Charters
D3 Charters

D3 Charters

5(3)Top Rated

Lake Erie Walleye Fishing and Lake Erie Walleye Charters

freshwaterWalleye
North Lawrence, Ohio
Eye Spy Fish Charter - Eye Spy Fish Charter
Eye Spy Fish Charter

Eye Spy Fish Charter

5(2)Top Rated
inshore
Willard, Ohio
$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

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum (varies by water)

Some lakes and reservoirs have special regulations; consult the Ohio Fishing Regulations for specific locations.

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.

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