🐟 What fish can you catch in Cleveland?

Most commonly caught species around Cleveland , OH : Largemouth bass - 19,949 reported catches Bluegill - 4,292 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,451 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,297 reported catches Steelhead - 2,763 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cleveland fishing reports?

The latest Cleveland , OH fishing reports are: @stacy.stardust reported a nice Grass carp at Al Lease Park Pond . @dominicbruneau reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rocky River . @markbockwich reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gressard Lake . @markbockwich reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gressard Lake . @jjsomich reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tanglewood Lake . .

Fishing in Cleveland, OH

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cleveland, Ohio?

Anglers in Cleveland , OH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie , Rocky River , Cuyahoga River , Coe Lake , Wallace Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Cleveland?

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Top fish species in Cleveland

Latest Cleveland fishing reports

Grass carp

Al Lease Park Pond

33 in · 16 lb 6 oz

Smallmouth bass

Rocky River

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Largemouth bass

Gressard Lake

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Largemouth bass

Gressard Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tanglewood Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tanglewood Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Rocky River

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Tanglewood Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tanglewood Lake

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Largemouth bass

Tanglewood Lake

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Fishing regulations in Cleveland

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of March 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Open

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18"

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Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.

Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for Lake Erie
March 1 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14-inches
May 1 - June 24: bag limit = 1; min size = 18-inches
June 25 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14 inches

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.

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41°28′36.1″N 81°40′49.4″W

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FAQ about Cleveland fishing

Anglers in Cleveland, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Erie, Rocky River, Cuyahoga River, Coe Lake, and Wallace Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Cleveland, OH:

Largemouth bass - 19,949 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,292 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,451 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,297 reported catches
Steelhead - 2,763 reported catches

The latest Cleveland, OH fishing reports are:

@stacy.stardust reported a nice Grass carp at Al Lease Park Pond.
@dominicbruneau reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Rocky River.
@markbockwich reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gressard Lake.
@markbockwich reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gressard Lake.
@jjsomich reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tanglewood Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Cleveland, OH. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: