Fishing
Where can you go to fish in Greater Cincinnati? There's a few spots where anglers can put their bait hooking skills to the test. The Hamilton County Park District & MetroParks of Butler County parks have a few watering holes where you can dip your line. Also check out Ohio State Parks for more spots to visit. We'd love to hear of other places to fish so if you know of any, email MasonMetu with the details so we can help spread the word.
Caesar Creek State Park
8570 E. State Rt. 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
Caesar Creek is run by the Ohio State Park system. Visitors can enjoy boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, picnicking and more at the park. Visit the park's nature center while you are there too and the nearby Caesar Creek Gorge. The park is "carry in/carry out" so make sure you bring trash bags and clean up after your visit. You'll also need a valid Ohio State Fishing License. There is also a Pioneer Village and you can go fossil hunting in the spillway (get free permit at nature center).
City of Mason - Pine Hill Lakes Park
211 Kings Mills Rd., Mason, Ohio 45040
Pine Hill Lakes Park - Fishing permit required to fish. You can get passes at the Mason Community Center. 211 Kings Mills Rd. "Fish by Moonlight" at Pine Hill Lakes Park. This is offered at various times throughout the year. Visit imaginemason.com for more information.
Cowan Lake State Park
1750 Osborn Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177 (937) 382-1096
Part of the Ohio State Park system - Cowan Lake is a small 700 acre lake but it's within a short driving distance from Mason and Cincinnati. They only allow smaller boats on the lake too (up to 10-horsepower). So the lake is very quiet and peaceful. It's been a number of years since we last visited but they do have fishing, boating, cottages for rental, camping a small beach area, picnic areas, and hiking trails. The park is "carry in/carry out" so make sure you bring trash bags and clean up after your visit. You'll also need a valid Ohio State Fishing License.
Great Parks of Hamilton County
Various locations
-You will need a valid Ohio State Fishing License except for Lake Isabella & Campbell Lakes Preserve. To enter the parks a valid Motor Vehicle Permit is required. It's a steal at only $10 for an annual pass ($3/daily) and the pass gets you into any of the Great Parks of Hamilton County.
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Campbell Lakes Preserve - 10431 Campbell Road, Harrison, OH 45030 (Ohio State fishing license not required).
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Lake Isabella - 10174 Loveland-Madeira Rd. Loveland, OH 45140 (Ohio State fishing license not required).
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Miami Whitewater Forest - 9001 Mt. Hope Rd. Harrison, OH 45030
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Sharon Woods - 11450 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville, OH 45241.
Metro Parks of Butler County
Various locations
You will need a valid Ohio State Fishing License. To enter the parks a valid Motor Vehicle Parking Permit is required. It's only $10 for an annual pass and $5/daily and is valid at all the MetroParks. Butler County residents can get one free parking pass each year.
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Governor Bebb - 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana, OH 45053
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Indian Creek - 6500 Springfield Road, Oxford, OH 45056 and 1899 Oxford-Reily Road, Oxford, OH 45056
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Rentschler Forest - 3 spots: Great Miami River, Line Hill Pond, Line Hill Barn Pond - Hamilton-Middletown Rd., Fairfield Twp, Ohio 45011
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Sebald Park - 5580 Elk Creek Road, Middletown OH 45042
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Voice of America Park - 7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester OH 45069 (MetroParks fishing permit can be purchased on site).
Warren County - Armco Park
1223 N. State Rt. 741, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Fishing at Armco Park. Fishing boats available for rental. Fishing passes are required and can be purchased onsite (Jr. bank side fishing for ages 5-15 is free). State of Ohio Fishing Permits are not required. Catch and release lake for fish listed on website.