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Fishing in Columbus, OH

Ohio, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Columbus spots deliver

Top fish species in Columbus

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
White crappie
White crappie

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Largemouth bass

Reed Run

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Rising Park

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Largemouth bass

Brookside Country Club Lake

13 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Hilmar Park

15 in · 4 lb

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Black crappie

Buckeye Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dawes Arboretum Pond

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Channel catfish

Buckeye Lake

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Yellow perch

Alum Creek Lake

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Channel catfish

Buckeye Lake

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Channel catfish

Buckeye Lake

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About Columbus fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Columbus, Ohio. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 20,219 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,790 catches for Channel catfish, and 3,258 catches for Bluegill.

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FAQ about Columbus fishing

Anglers in Columbus, OH recommend these top fishing spots: Hoover Reservoir, Scioto River, Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Olentangy River.
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