Fishing Policies

Fishing Regulations

Policies

State of Ohio fishing regulations must be followed at all times. 

With the exception of Lake Isabella, Triple Creek Pond and River Hill Pond at Mitchell Memorial Forest, an Ohio State Fishing License is required at all Great Parks destinations fishing locations. Limit two poles in use per person. No bow fishing, cast netting, snagging, spearing, seining or trapping fish. No trotlines.

Bank fishing on the Little Miami River is permitted at Bass Island. Canoe/kayak access to the Little Miami River is provided at Bass Island and Lake Isabella. An Ohio State Fishing License is required.

Lake Isabella

Great Parks fishing ticket required

Any combination of six of the following fish species may be kept per permit:

  • Bluegill
  • Carp
  • Crappie
  • Perch
  • Trout
  • A maximum of four of the six fish can be trout

Trophy fish weighing 12 pounds or more must be released. Largemouth bass are catch and release only.