River
Ohio River
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The Ohio River near 40.5255, -80.1664 in Pennsylvania offers diverse fishing opportunities for both shore and boat anglers. It's particularly known for smallmouth bass, walleye, and sauger, with a wide variety of other sport fish available. Anglers should be aware of specific Pennsylvania fishing regulations, which can change throughout the year, especially concerning bass and catfish.
Fish
Smallmouth bassWalleyeSaugerLargemouth bassSpotted bassChannel catfishFlathead catfishBlue catfishWhite bassHybrid striped bassStriped bassBluegillGizzard ShadRedear Sunfish
Methods
Angling with rod and lineBowfishing (for snakeheads, carp, suckers, catfish only)Nets (landing nets, cast nets/throw nets with permit)Ice fishing (up to 5 devices)
Season
Catfish can be caught almost any time water temperatures are above 50 degrees, with night fishing during May, June, and…
Depth
The Ohio River is a large river system. While specific depths for this exact location are…
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