Wood County · stream · order 5 river · ~76 cfs typical
South Branch Portage River
South Branch Portage River is a stream in Wood County, Ohio. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Ohio's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
88°
64°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
82°
69°
12 mph
75%
Sun
Showers
74°
65°
16 mph
75%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Middle Branch Portage River0.0 mi
- Yankey Creek2.9 mi
- North Branch Portage River4.1 mi
- East Branch Portage River5.8 mi
- Bull Creek5.3 mi
- Schwan Creek6.6 mi
- Peregrine Pond6.7 mi
- Rocky Ford7.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
South Branch Portage River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Branch Portage River?+
Yes — Ohio requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is South Branch Portage River?+
South Branch Portage River is a stream in Wood County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.