About Ohio Fishing Guide
Ohio Fishing Guide is a free directory that helps anglers find the best fishing in Ohio. We combine data from multiple state sources — lake bathymetry, licensed charter captain registries, fish stocking records, fish attractor locations, and public access sites — into one searchable resource.
Our Data Sources
- Lake bathymetry: 136 lakes with depth data from Ohio DNR ArcGIS services
- Licensed fishing guides: 608 charter captains and guides from the ODNR Licensed Fishing Guides registry
- Fish stocking data: 50+ years of records from the DataOhio open data portal
- Fish attractor locations: 506 GPS-mapped attractors from Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife
- Boat ramps & access sites: 700+ locations from Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife and Division of Watercraft
- Bait shops & marinas: Verified through Google Business Profiles
Who We Are
Ohio Fishing Guide is built and maintained by M. Shores Tech, LLC, a technology company that builds directory sites for underserved niches.
Free for Everyone
This site is completely free for anglers. Fishing guides and charter captains can claim their listing at no cost to add their website, specialties, and contact information.
Questions or Corrections?
If you spot an error, have a question, or want to update a listing, contact us.