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Five Rivers MetroParks contain numerous opportunities for quality fishing in lakes, ponds and rivers. Our recreation department, Five Rivers Outdoors, has also developed a number of programs to encourage fly-fishing in the Miami Valley.

DayDateTimeProgramLocationAgePriceRegistration Availability
Fri , Sat 04/30
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Night Fishing at Eastwood MetroPark

Every Friday and Saturday, thru September 30, for fishing only. Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood MetroPark Lake may affect night fishing schedule. Bring flashlight or lantern. Use lake entrance. No reservations required.

Eastwood MetroPark All AgesFree
Fri , Sat 04/30
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Night Fishing at Possum Creek MetroPark

Every Friday and Saturday, thru September 30, for fishing only. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Possum Creek MetroPark All AgesFree
Wed 05/05
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Try Fly Fishing!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cast a fly rod? Join us to see if you can entice a fish to bite and catch a fish on fly. No fishing license required. Instructor is available for questions and will teach basic techniques in a controlled and safe environment. Equipment is available on a first come first served basis. Reservations Requested, Walk Ins Welcome. For more information or to register please call (937) 277-4374.

Carriage Hill MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 05/08
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kids Fishing Derby

Free fishing program for the kids. Register on site the day of the program from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, fishing from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, prizes awarded from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded for the largest catfish, bass, crappie, and bluegill. Two age categories: Minnows - 2 to 7 years and Lunkers - 8 to 15 years. Hotdogs and drinks available for the kids.

Possum Creek MetroPark All AgesFree
Sat 05/15
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Fishing

A Ranger will teach children and young adults the fundamentals of fishing and good decision-making skills. This is a five week class, Saturday's 5/15 - 6/12. Receive free gear for attending all classes. Sponsored by Safe Kids of Dayton. . No tobacco use during class. Students must stay with an adult during the program, 5 students per adult. Fishing poles and bait are provided. For more information or reservations call Officer Zimmerman at 277-4823, walk-ins welcome.

Possum Creek MetroPark 5Y - 15YFree
Sun 05/16
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fundamentals of Fly Fishing

Get an overview of fly fishing equipment and techniques. The day includes classroom instruction and outdoor learning. Students will practice casting techniques and fly fish at a nearby pond with a chance to work one-on-one with instructors. Participants should dress for outdoor activity. Lunch is included. Materials supplied by Orvis Dayton, the official supplier of Five Rivers MetroParks fly fishing programs. To register or for more information please call (937) 277-4374.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark 14Y and Up$70.00
Sat 05/22
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Casting

A Ranger will teach children and young adults the fundamentals of fishing and good decision-making skills. This is a five week class, Saturday's 5/15 - 6/12. Receive free gear for attending all classes. Sponsored by Safe Kids of Dayton. . No tobacco use during class. Students must stay with an adult during the program, 5 students per adult. Fishing poles and bait are provided. For more information or reservations call Officer Zimmerman at 277-4823, walk-ins welcome.

Possum Creek MetroPark 5Y - 15YFree
Sat 05/29
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Introduction to Knot Tying

A Ranger will teach children and young adults the fundamentals of fishing and good decision-making skills. This is a five week class, Saturday's 5/15 - 6/12. Receive free gear for attending all classes. Sponsored by Safe Kids of Dayton. . No tobacco use during class. Students must stay with an adult during the program, 5 students per adult. Fishing poles and bait are provided. For more information or reservations call Officer Zimmerman at 277-4823, walk-ins welcome.

Possum Creek MetroPark 5Y - 15YFree


Past Activities

Here is a sampling of the types of programs offered. Call (937) 275-PARK to find out when they may be offered again or to put in a request.

Fundamentals of Fly-Fishing
Get an overview of fly-fishing, its allure, equipment and techniques from Howard Parks who has been teaching fly-fishing schools for over 30 years. Learn about rods, reels and line/leader options, and other equipment, such as vests, waders, accessories and flies. The day includes classroom instruction and outdoor learning. Students practice casting techniques and fly-fish at a nearby pond with the opportunity to work one-on-one with the instructors.

Fly-Tying Sampler
Join fly-tying expert Howard Parks for an overview of fly-tying equipment and techniques, including some tips on how to match your fly to the hatch. You'll even get to try your hand at tying a "Wooly Bugger," which you can take home to try and catch your next "big one." Materials supplied by Orvis Dayton, the official supplier of Five Rivers Outdoors fly-fishing programs.

 
Fish in These MetroParks

Carriage Hill
Fish without a license and free-of-charge from the banks of both Cedar Lake and North Woods Pond. There is a catch and release program on all sizes of bass. Ice fishing is permitted, but ice conditions are not monitored. Several crappies over 1.5 lb. were captured in Cedar Lake at Carriage Hill MetroPark and sunfish in the 6-9 inch range are also abundant.

Eastwood
Try your luck in Eastwood Lake, Blue Lake, the lagoon or the Mad River. An Ohio fishing license is required at all sites except the lagoon and Blue Lake. The cold, clear water of the Mad River makes it the only river in the Dayton area where trout can be caught. Eastwood Lake is stocked with saugeyes and channel catfish fingerlings from the Division of Wildlife. Eastwood Lake also has a good population of large bluegills.

Englewood
Fish the lake, pond and river. Martindale Road Pond at Englewood MetroPark is the best location in MetroParks for total numbers of crappies. The best places for trophy largemouth bass are the ponds in the north part of the park. For those interested in smallmouth bass, the pool below Englewood dam yielded several fish in the 14-16 inch range during surveys. An Ohio fishing license is required. Ice fishing is permitted off Old Springfield Road, but ice conditions are not monitored.

Germantown
Fish in Twin Creek for a variety of fish including bass, crappie and bluegill. An Ohio fishing license is required. Also fish in Sunfish Pond without a license. Twin Creek is an excellent smallmouth bass stream.

Huffman
Both the Mad River and Huffman Lake provide good fishing. Bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie can be caught. In addition, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass are sought in the Mad River. An Ohio fishing license is required.

Possum Creek
Fish, free-of-charge and without a license, in ponds and Argonne Lake. There is a 10-inch minimum size on bass and a six-fish limit per day. The ponds are stocked on the first Friday of each month. During warm months, the ponds are stocked with catfish. Trout is introduced to the ponds during cold months (typically December through February or March). Every year, many Night Fishing programs are offered. Non-motorized boats are permitted on Argonne Lake. Ice fishing is permitted, but ice conditions are not monitored.

RiverScape
Enjoy good river fishing in the Great Miami River. The Mad River is also just steps away. An Ohio fishing license is required.

Sunrise
Enjoy good river fishing in the Great Miami River. One of the more popular spots is at the point where the Wolf Creek spills into the Great Miami. An Ohio fishing license is required.

Taylorsville
Enjoy good river fishing in the Great Miami River. One of the more popular spots is just below the dam. An Ohio fishing license is required.

Twin Creek
Fish in Twin Creek for a variety of fish including bass, crappie and bluegill. Twin Creek is an excellent smallmouth bass stream. An Ohio fishing license is required. Also fish in Dogwood Pond and Lake George; no license is required for these catch-and-release only locations.

Wesleyan
Enjoy good river fishing in the Wolf Creek. The creek supports a variety of fish including spotfin shiners, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and rainbow, green, fantail and Johnny darters. An Ohio fishing license is required.

 

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Five Rivers MetroParks is excited to work with Orvis, a local outdoor specialty shops that form the backbone of a thriving outdoor recreation community.
Clubs
The greater Dayton area and surrounding region is privileged to have dozens of outdoor oriented clubs ready to help you Get Out & Live! Contact these clubs to find more area residents interested in fishing:
 
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