Ohio River
Ohio River is a stretch of moving water in Kentucky. The main target species are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and White Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (11 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
Bluegill is generally most active 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Ohio River is a 981-mile-long (1,579 km) river in the United States. It begins in the Northeast and serves as the boundary between the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing in a southwesterly direction from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to its mouth on the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois. It is the third largest river by discharge volume in the United States and the largest tributary by volume of the Mississippi River. It is also the sixth oldest river on the North American continent. The river flows through or along the border of six states, and its drainage basin includes parts of 14 states. Through its largest tributary, the Tennessee River, the basin includes several states of the southeastern United States. It is the source of drinking water for five million people.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Ohio River?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.
Do you need a fishing license at Ohio River?
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 Ohio River?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Ohio River right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 28%.