Ohio
Little Miami River near Oldtown
Location Snapshot
Little Miami River near Oldtown is a southwest Ohio river reach with a warmwater fishery centered on. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and channel catfish are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 91
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 76.1 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.63 ft
- Water Temperature
- 50.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03240000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
37°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
5 mph NE
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 69°F / Low 36°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 70°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 68°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 68°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Little Miami River near Oldtown, along with largemouth bass.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Little Miami River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Popper-style surface flyGeneral warmwater surface family. Not an insect Hatch event.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral warmwater streamer family. Not a baitfish Hatch event.
- Crayfish-style flyGeneral subsurface family. Crayfish forage is not a Hatch insect.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Greene, Ohio
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Greene
Management Category
Inland scenic warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Little Miami River near Oldtown.
Regulation Summary
Little Miami River near Oldtown: Ohio inland fishing regulations on the scenic-river corridor. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Channel Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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