Damn Good Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guides In Ohio

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 smallmouth bass trips in Ohio, and the most popular trips in the area are Yellow Perch and Smallmouth guided by Ken, Prime Time Lake Erie Walleye guided by Robert, and Full Walleye Charter – Lake Erie guided by Ronald.

Our guides in Ohio are rated a 4.5 out of 5 based on 4786 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for smallmouth bass in Ohio.

The most common fishing techniques in Ohio are light tackle fishing, jigging, and drift fishing but artificial lure fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for smallmouth bass in Ohio can range anywhere from about $590 to $3,500, but the average price for a half day trip for smallmouth bass in Ohio is $844. The average price for a full day trip for smallmouth bass in Ohio is $1,845.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for smallmouth bass fishing in Ohio is spring, and most anglers book their trips 65 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Ohio, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Ohio. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Ohio.