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Grand Lake–Saint Marys

Lake fishing  Ohio · 06:19 - 18:46

Grand Lake–Saint Marys is a lake set in Ohio. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
83°
Best day
Fri
84%
73°
Sat
81%
79°
Sun
83%
75°
Mon
72%
83°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
74°F
Air temp
83°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.08 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Day 07:34–17:31 Dusk 17:31–19:31

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:35–17:35 Major period 03:35–05:35 Minor period 11:18–12:48 Minor period 20:23–21:53

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

17:00
83°
18:00
82°
19:00
80°
20:00
79°
21:00
78°
22:00
78°
23:00
77°
00:00
76°
01:00
76°
02:00
75°
03:00
73°
04:00
72°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
51%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
50%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
48%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Grand Lake–Saint Marys?

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Northern Pike.

Do you need a fishing license at Grand Lake–Saint Marys?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Grand Lake–Saint Marys?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Grand Lake–Saint Marys right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 22%.