Oak Harbor, OH Fishing Trip — April
Your Oak Harbor, OH Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 42°F4.3" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentSteelhead
Various
ExcellentPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentNorthern Pike
Various
GoodCoho Salmon
Various
GoodLake Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Oak Harbor
61°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
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For Your Target Species
For the Season
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
Things to Do in Oak Harbor
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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Ohio Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.
Species Regulations
Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout, only 2 may be Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Steelhead are considered Rainbow Trout in Ohio regulations. Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.
Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day (Lake Erie only)
Size Limit:No size limit
Regulations may vary for specific bodies of water; consult the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)
Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum