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Ohio is not a state known for trout fishing, but for the angler who wishes to engage these popular fish, there are a few good options. Ohio currently has 5 rivers that host populations of either rainbow trout, brown trout, or brook trout. These rivers are the Mad River, the Clear Fork River, Clear Creek, the Chagrin River, and the Rocky River.
Ohio's oldest trout stream is the Mad River. Stocking of this river began in the late 19th century with the introduction of brook trout. Then in 1884 rainbow trout were introduced to the stream. In 1931 the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife took over the rainbow trout project and kept in going through 1984 when the state switched to stocking brown trout in the stream. Today the stream is stocked annually with 6"-8" brown trout to supplement the population.
For anglers who wish to visit this trout stream, public access points can be found at various locations along the river which begins in Logan County near the city of Bellefontaine and runs southwest to Dayton where it flows into the Great Miami River. These access points are generally small and tend to be next to bridges where local roads go over the river.
Fly fishing is good on the Mad River, as there are good hatches of mayflies, caddis flies, and other popular trout foods throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. Casting can be tough though, as is common with Eastern trout streams where tree limbs often overhang above the stream waters. Other popular methods of fishing include the use of in-line spinners such as Rooster Tails or Mepps, or the use of live bait rigs or Berkley Power Bait.
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