Ohio
Sandusky River near Fremont
Current River Rating
Excellent · 100
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
Sunday, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 85.8 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.03 ft
- Water Temperature
- 75.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04198000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
73°F
Feels like
80°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.02 in
Last 48 hours
0.50 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 72°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Fog
Temp 72°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 75°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 77°F / Low 68°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 61°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 56°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 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
Sandusky River near Fremont, Ohio. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065). USGS 04198000 is the bounded Fremont fishing reach, not Honey Creek 04197100, not Lake Erie, and not the Maumee. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Sandusky 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
Fishery overview
The Sandusky near Fremont is Ohio's other major western-basin spring walleye tributary. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04198000 using live water temperature, discharge, and stage. This is not the Maumee, not Lake Erie open water, and not Honey Creek. Flow Context remains default-deny.
Target species
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODNR Sandusky River spring walleye run. USGS 04198000 live 00010. Not Maumee 04193500 and not Lake Erie main body.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Resident Sandusky smallmouth at Fremont.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
White Bass
Morone chrysops
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal white-bass movement on the Sandusky.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Sandusky River channel catfish.
Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Lake Erie tributary at Fremont in Sandusky County, downstream of Tiffin and upstream of Sandusky Bay. Distinct from the Maumee and from Lake Erie main body.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented on the Fremont Sandusky River corridor. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04198000.
Stocking information
Spring walleye are a Lake Erie migratory run. Confirm current ODNR Lake Erie and inland notices.
Official sources
Ohio fishing regulations apply. Lake Erie tributary walleye rules can differ from inland rivers. This pin is not Lake Erie open water. Confirm current official ODNR regulations.
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
Sandusky, 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
Sandusky
Management Category
Lake Erie tributary walleye river
Regulation Scope
Sandusky River near Fremont
Regulation Summary
Sandusky River near Fremont: Ohio inland and Lake Erie tributary fishing regulations. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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