Channel Catfish fishing at Ohio River - Cannelton Pool

In spring, channel catfish run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 8 to 25 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 40 ft. Salt River mouth (West Point) is the standout, a inflow / creek mouth at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for spring channel catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

Blue Catfish fishing at Ohio River - Cannelton Pool

Spring blue catfish on Ohio River - Cannelton Pool hold shallow, usually 5 to 25 ft. They move out to 10 to 40 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 50 ft. Outside-bend hole (mile 24.8) is the standout, a creek channel at roughly 45 ft, rated prime for fall blue catfish. Best bite is early morning and the evening.

Flathead Catfish fishing at Ohio River - Cannelton Pool

Spring flathead catfish on Ohio River - Cannelton Pool hold shallow, usually 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 45 ft. Slackwater eddy (mile 5.6) is the standout, a eddy pocket at roughly 33 ft, rated prime for fall flathead catfish. Best bite is after dark and the evening.

White Bass & Hybrids fishing at Ohio River - Cannelton Pool

Spring white bass & hybrids on Ohio River - Cannelton Pool hold shallow, usually 3 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Salt River mouth (West Point): a inflow / creek mouth around 12 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a jigging spoon or a topwater (when schooling) and you're in the game.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Ohio River - Cannelton Pool

Start shallow in spring: largemouth bass sit in 2 to 10 ft that time of year. They move out to 8 to 20 ft in summer and finish the year down in 15 to 35 ft. Channel current seam (mile 3.7) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 30 ft, rated prime for winter largemouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Tie on a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait and you're in the game.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Ohio River - Cannelton Pool

In spring, smallmouth bass run shallow here, mostly 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 45 ft. McAlpine tailwater (Falls of the Ohio) is the standout, a rock pile at roughly 20 ft, rated prime for summer smallmouth bass. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig and you're in the game.

How deep is Ohio River - Cannelton Pool?

Ohio River - Cannelton Pool is about 60 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.

What fish are in Ohio River - Cannelton Pool?

Anglers target largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sauger, crappie, channel catfish, white bass & hybrids, flathead catfish, blue catfish, freshwater drum, common carp, longnose gar on Ohio River - Cannelton Pool.

Where is the best fishing spot on Ohio River - Cannelton Pool?

Salt River mouth (West Point) is the top-rated area: a inflow / creek mouth in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Ohio River - Cannelton Pool?

For channel catfish, the summer bite is best in after dark and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.