Stillwater River
Ohio, United States
- river
- 10 species listed
- 40.0203, -84.3395
Stillwater River is a river in Ohio, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, Rock bass. The nearest other water we map in Ohio is Opossum Run, 1.1 km away.
Species at Stillwater River
Map
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Nearby waters
- Opossum Runstream1.1 km
- West Milton Low Head Reservoirreservoir4.9 km
- Ludlow Creekstream5.5 km
- Williams Lakelake6.7 km
- Troy Low Head Reservoirreservoir12 km
- Mill Creekstream14 km
- Trotters Creekstream15 km
- Lost Creekstream15 km
About Stillwater River
Flowing through Ohio, United States, Stillwater River is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Stillwater River hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Stillwater River can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Smallmouth bass
Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Rock bass
Rock bass often hold near structure; target rocky areas, docks, and submerged timber by casting close to these locations and varying your retrieve.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Stillwater River.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Stillwater River, make sure your licence covers Ohio, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Ohio fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.