Channel Catfish fishing at Ohio River - McAlpine Pool

Spring channel catfish on Ohio River - McAlpine Pool hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 25 ft, and by winter most fish are in 20 to 40 ft. The spot to know is Tailout eddy (mile 1.2), a eddy pocket in about 33 ft of water that rates prime for channel catfish in winter. Best bite is after dark and the evening.

Blue Catfish fishing at Ohio River - McAlpine Pool

Spring blue catfish on Ohio River - McAlpine 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. If you only fish one area, make it Outside-bend hole (mile 29.2): a creek channel around 45 ft that scores prime in fall. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening.

Flathead Catfish fishing at Ohio River - McAlpine Pool

In spring, flathead catfish run shallow here, mostly 5 to 20 ft. They move out to 8 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 20 to 45 ft. Tailout eddy (mile 1.2) is the standout, a eddy pocket at roughly 33 ft, rated prime for fall flathead catfish. Plan around after dark and the evening in the warm months.

White Bass & Hybrids fishing at Ohio River - McAlpine Pool

In spring, white bass & hybrids run shallow here, mostly 3 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 40 ft. Kentucky River mouth (Carrollton) is the standout, a inflow / creek mouth at roughly 14 ft, rated prime for spring white bass & hybrids. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. A jigging spoon or a topwater (when schooling) covers the summer program.

Smallmouth Bass fishing at Ohio River - McAlpine Pool

Spring smallmouth bass on Ohio River - McAlpine Pool hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 45 ft. The spot to know is Markland tailwater, a rock pile in about 22 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.

Largemouth Bass fishing at Ohio River - McAlpine Pool

Spring largemouth bass on Ohio River - McAlpine Pool hold shallow, usually 2 to 10 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 20 ft, and by winter most fish are in 15 to 35 ft. The spot to know is Channel current seam (mile 8.7), a current seam in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for largemouth bass in winter. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait gets it done.

How deep is Ohio River - McAlpine Pool?

Ohio River - McAlpine 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 - McAlpine 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 - McAlpine Pool.

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

Outside-bend hole (mile 29.2) is the top-rated area: a creek channel in about 45 ft of water that rates prime for blue catfish in fall. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.

When is the best time to fish Ohio River - McAlpine 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.