Species
From the vast waters of Lake Erie to the scenic inland rivers and reservoirs, we offer the finest guided sport fishing trips you can find in Ohio. Learn more about the different seasons to discover what you can catch.
Lake Erie Species that we chase include:
Smallmouth Bass, Steelhead, White Bass, Fresh Water Drum, Walleye.
Inland Species that we chase include:
Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Hybrid Striped Bass, Musky, Carp, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Smallmouth Bass
- Description: Smallmouth bass are known for their bronze-colored bodies and dark vertical bars on their sides. They have a large mouth and red eyes. They are popular game fish and are highly prized for their strong fighting abilities.
- Size: Inland Smallmouth bass typically range in size from 10 to 20 inches and can weigh between 1 to 5 pounds. Lake Erie Smallmouth bass can measure up to 23 inches and often weigh 6+pounds.
- Body of Water: Smallmouth bass can be found in various lakes and rivers across Ohio, including Lake Erie, Ohio River, and many inland lakes and streams.
White Bass
- Description: White bass have a silvery body with dark stripes running horizontally along their sides. They have a streamlined shape and a moderately sized mouth.
- Size: White bass typically range in size from 10 to 15 inches and weigh between 1 to 2 pounds.
- Body of Water: White bass can be found in various lakes and rivers in Ohio, including Lake Erie, Ohio River, and reservoirs like Hoover Reservoir and Pleasant Hill Lake.
Walleye
- Description: Walleye have a sleek, elongated body with sharp teeth and large, glassy eyes that reflect light, aiding in their vision during low-light conditions. They have a dark olive or golden-brown coloration on their back and sides.
- Size: Walleye can range in size from 14 to 30 inches and weigh between 1 to 12 pounds.
- Body of Water: Walleye are commonly found in Lake Erie, Ohio River, and many inland lakes and reservoirs in Ohio.
Hybrid-Striped Bass
- Description: Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a cross between white bass and striped bass. They have a streamlined body with silvery-white sides and dark stripes running horizontally.
- Size: Hybrid striped bass can range in size from 15 to 30 inches and weigh between 2 to 15 pounds.
- Body of Water: Hybrid striped bass can be found in some lakes and reservoirs in Ohio, such as Buckeye Lake, Charles Mill Lake, Dillon Lake, and the Ohio River and its tributaries.
Carp
- Description: Carp have a stout, cylindrical body covered in large scales. They can vary in color, ranging from bronze to gold or silver. Carp have barbels around their mouth and are known for their strong, bottom-feeding habits.
- Size: Carp can vary widely in size, but adults often reach lengths of 20 to 40 inches and can weigh between 5 to 20 pounds or more.
- Body of Water: Carp can be found in various lakes, rivers, and reservoirs in Ohio, including Lake Erie, Ohio River, and many inland waters.
Brown Trout
- Description: Brown trout have a spotted appearance with dark red or black spots on a brown or olive-green body. They have a streamlined shape with small scales.
- Size: Brown trout can range in size from 10 to 30 inches and can weigh between 1 to 15 pounds.
- Body of Water: Brown trout can be found in Lake Erie and its tributaries, as well as in some stocked ponds, streams, and rivers in Ohio.
Steelhead
- Description: Steelhead are a migratory rainbow trout and spend their life in Lake Erie and travel to tributaries to spawn. They have a streamlined body with a silver coloration and a pink or red stripe running along their sides.
- Size: Steelhead adults average from 18 to 32 inches in length and weigh between 5 to 15 pounds.
- Body of Water: Steelhead can be found in Lake Erie and its tributaries, from Sandusky to Conneaut.
Freshwater Drum
- Description: Freshwater drum, also known as sheepshead, have a cylindrical-shaped body with a humped back. They have large, thick lips and a long dorsal fin.
- Size: Freshwater drum can grow quite large, with adults reaching lengths of 15 to 32 inches and weighing between 4 to 15 pounds.
- Body of Water: Freshwater drum can be found in Lake Erie, Ohio River, and other large rivers and reservoirs throughout Ohio.
Pike
- Description: Pike, also known as northern pike, have a long, torpedo-shaped body with a greenish coloration and light-colored spots. They have a duckbill-shaped snout and sharp teeth.
- Size: Pike can grow to impressive sizes, with adults ranging from 20 to 40 inches in length and weighing between 4 to 20 pounds.
- Body of Water: Pike can be found in various lakes and rivers across Ohio, including Lake Erie, and many inland lakes and reservoirs.
Musky
- Description: Musky, also known as muskellunge, are large predatory fish with a long, slender body and a distinctive mouth filled with sharp teeth. They have a mottled coloration with dark spots and vertical bars.
- Size: Musky are known for their impressive size. Adults can range from 30 to 50 inches and weigh between 10 to 30 pounds or even more.
- Body of Water: Musky can be found in various lakes and reservoirs in Ohio, and the Ohio River and its tributaries.
Rainbow Trout
- Description: Rainbow trout have a streamlined body with a silver coloration and a pink or reddish stripe running along their sides. They have small black spots scattered across their body.
- Size: Rainbow trout typically range in size from 8 to 20 inches and can weigh between 0.5 to 5 pounds.
- Body of Water: Rainbow trout can be found in Lake Erie and its tributaries, as well as in various stocked ponds, streams, and rivers throughout Ohio.
