Hamilton County Park District - It's Great Outdoors! ®


The Hamilton County Park District manages four lakes that are ideal for fishing and boating. An Ohio State fishing license is required to fish at each lake (except Lake Isabella and Campell Lakes Preserve) and may be purchased at most local sporting goods stores, or click here to buy Ohio Fishing Licenses from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Park District conducts fish population and creel surveys on its lakes to collect information about fish growth and populations. Visit the Fishin' Line for fishing stories, tips, pictures, reports and more! Send your fishing stories and pictures to fishinline@greatparks.org		Accessible Bank Fishing Each lake includes designated bank fishing areas with Level 1 Accessibility ratings. Physically challenged anglers may also enjoy fishing at Mitchell Memorial Forest's River Hill Pond, also a Level 1 area. Fishing Programs Fishing Programs and Clinics run from March to October. Register by calling (513) 791-1663, advance registration is required. Youth and senior citizen groups may also take advantage of free fishing sessions at Lake Isabella. The Park District provides the use of fully-rigged rods and reels (up to 25). This special program is offered March through October. Sessions must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance by calling the boathouse.The Hamilton County Park District presents many fishing events and programs including two-person team tournaments.

Otto Armleder Memorial Park and Recreation Complex Armleder Park offers canoe access to the Little Miami River. Campbell Lakes Preserve Campbell Lakes Preserve has 4 lakes for fishing by car top boat or from the bank; Ohio state fishing license is not required. Lake Isabella Lake Isabella offers fishing from the bank, dock and rental boat. Electric trolling motors are permitted. Ohio state fishing license is not required. Miami Whitewater Forest Featuring an 85 acre lake with boat rentals an dlicensed private boats up to 4 hp are permitted. Bank fishing is available. Sharon Woods The 35 acre lake has boat rentals and licensed private boats up to 4 hp are permitted. Fishing is permitted from a boat or at the fishing pier. Shawnee Lookout Canoe and kayak access to the Great Miami and Ohio rivers. Bank fishing and boating should be done with caution due to shallow water in this area. Winton Woods The 156 acre Winton Lake has boat rentals and licensed private boats up to 6 hp are permitted. Bank fishing is available. Woodland Mound B oat launching ramp to the Ohio River, open when river conditions permit. A daily or annual launch permit is required and bank fishing is permitted at this site. Additional Fishing Sites No fishing license is required at Triple Creek pond and River Hill Pond at Mitchell Memorial Forest. River Hill Pond is catch and release only. Fish caugth at Triple creek may be taken home. Bank fishing on the Little Miami River is permitted at Bass Island, located at Little Miami Golf Center. Canoe access to the Little Miami River is provided at Bass Island and Lake Isabella.		Maps Campbell Lakes Preserve Fishing Map Lake Isabella Fishing Map Miami Whitewater Forest Fishing Map Sharon Woods Fishing Map Winton Woods Fishing Map Rules and Regulations Cambell Lakes Preserve Fishing Regulations Creel Limits

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