Guide To Kids Fishing In Ohio
Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in OH.
Fishing and the great outdoors offers kids an alternative to many influences they encounter in their busy lives today. A single fishing trip could be the turning point in a young life, and we encourage you to invest the time in Ohio kids. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.
Places in Ohio to take kids fishing
Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Buckeye State.
Cleveland
- Bunns Lake
- Oxbow Lagoon
- Ranger Lake
- Shadow Lake
- Wallace Lake
Delaware
- Griggs Reservoir Park
- O'Shaughnessy Reservoir
Dellroy
- Atwood Lake
Columbus
- Antrim Park
- Griggs Reservoir Park
- Schiller Park
- Three Creeks Metro Park
Cincinnati
- River Hill Pond, Miami Whitewater Forest
- Sharon Woods Lake
- Triple Creek Park
- Winton Woods Park
Mifflin
- Charles Mill Lake
Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in OH
1. Make sure that the goal is to have fun. Catching fish is a bonus.
2. Keep it simple. Simple tackle, techniques and locations.
3. Keep the focus on the kids. Be a hero by helping them enjoy the day.
Click here for additional tips to create a successful day of fishing for kids.
Kids Fishing Video
Youngsters with their prized catch
9 years old Brylee Haupt shows off a nice, 25" long bass caught at Rose Lake in Hocking Hills State Park.
Kids, fishing and smiles naturally go together. Take a kid fishing and you just might change the course of their life. Then take pictures and send us one of them holding their prized catch. We will happily post it here.
See additional tips, ideas and instructions for taking kids fishing.
Kids fishing locations and information, by state.
Help us identify other youth fishing spots in OH.
If you are aware of a great place to take kids fishing in your area, please let us know. We can add it to our list. Every kid that catches a fish will appreciate the fact that you made the effort.
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