- Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
- Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
- Spotted Bass (Micropterus punctulatus)
- Rock Bass (Ambloplites rupestris)
- Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus)
- Longear Sunfish (Lepomis megalotis)
- Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus)
- Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)
- Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)
- White Crappie (Pomoxis annularis)
- Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)
- Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus)
- Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris)
- White Catfish (Ameiurus catus)
- Yellow Bullhead (Ameiurus natalis)
- Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas)
- Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
- Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
- Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix)
- Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis)
- Northern Pike (Esox lucius)
- Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy)
- Chain Pickerel (Esox niger)
- Sauger (Sander canadensis)
- Walleye (Sander vitreus)
- Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens)
- White Bass (Morone chrysops)
- Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)
- Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens)
- American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)
- Burbot (Lota lota)
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
- Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
- Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis)
- Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens)
- Shovelnose Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus)
- Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens)
- Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus)
- Shortnose Gar (Lepisosteus platostomus)
- Spotted Gar (Lepisosteus oculatus)
Keep in mind that some species may be more common in certain regions of Ohio or in specific types of water bodies. Additionally, there may be other species found in Ohio's waters that are not listed here. If you're planning to fish in Ohio, it's essential to follow local regulations and guidelines to help conserve and protect the aquatic ecosystems. Always verify the most up-to-date information from local fishing authorities or fisheries management organizations before heading out to fish.
by Michael W. Berube | Cobra.Fishing