Ohio · USA
Lake Erie
- Region
- Ohio, USA
- Regulation zone
- Ohio statewide regulations
Species in Lake Erie
Coho Salmon
Emerald Shiner
Gizzard Shad
Lake Trout
Largemouth Bass
Rainbow Smelt
Rainbow Trout
Sauger
Smallmouth Bass- Steelhead Trout
Walleye
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Ohio statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout (all species) | Open year-round | 5 combined daily limit; no minimum size | — |
| Walleye, Sauger & Saugeye | Open year-round | 6 combined daily limit; no minimum size | — |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round | 30 daily limit; no minimum size | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Lake Erie regulations (Ohio Fishing Regulations 2026–27) — apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries as defined in the guide
- Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth & Spotted) — March 1–April 30, 2026: 5, 14-inch minimum; May 1–June 26, 2026: 1, 18-inch minimum; June 27, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027: 5, 14-inch minimum
- Walleye, Saugeye & Sauger — March 1–April 30, 2026: 6, 15-inch minimum; May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027: 6, 15-inch minimum (ODNR 2026–27 Lake Erie limits announcement)
- Yellow Perch — March 1–April 30, 2026: West Zone 30, Central Zone 10, East Zone 20, no minimum; May 1, 2026–April 30, 2027: West Zone 30, Central Zone 10, East Zone 20 (ODNR announcement)
- Striped, Hybrid-Striped & White Bass — no daily limit, no minimum size
- Trout & Salmon (Lake Erie and all tributaries) — March 1–May 15, 2026: 2; May 16–Aug. 31, 2026: 5; Sept. 1, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027: 2; 12-inch minimum for all
- Brook Trout: possession prohibited in the Ashtabula, Chagrin and Conneaut rivers and the Grand River
- Exception — Cold Creek above State Route 2: trout & salmon 5 daily, no minimum size
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Species: Ohio state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.