How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Steubenville, United States ? Today is a poor day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Steubenville, Ohio centers on the productive waters of the upper Ohio River, where warmwater gamefish and hard-fighting rough fish thrive around locks, dams, and industrial structure. Anglers here target smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleyes, sauger, hybrid striped bass, catfish, and panfish in a classic big-river setting with year-round opportunity. From shoreline access along riverfront parks to boat-based structure hopping, Steubenville offers diverse fishing options for both casual and serious anglers. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:380,879 kmProximity:58.3 %
Moon Phases for Steubenville
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minor Time:11:11 am - 01:11 pm
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minor Time:11:33 pm - 01:33 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Steubenville
Steubenville, Ohio fishing is defined by the big-river environment of the Ohio River corridor, with current seams, barge channels, and riprapped banks creating a variety of targets. The river here supports a mix of bass, walleyes, sauger, hybrid stripers, catfish, and panfish, with predictable seasonal movements driven by flow, water temperature, and river levels.
Spring is prime time around Steubenville, as warming water and rising flows push fish shallow. Smallmouth and spotted bass stack up on chunk rock shorelines, riprap, and eddies behind bridge pilings. Cast 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics, tube baits, or small swimbaits upstream and let them tumble naturally with the current. Walleyes and sauger concentrate near current breaks below dams, wing dikes, and the upstream edges of deeper holes; vertical jigging with minnows or soft-plastic grubs works well when holding over these spots with an electric motor. Catfish start roaming shallow flats adjacent to deeper channels—cut shad or skipjack on simple slip-sinker rigs is a reliable approach.
Summer on the Steubenville stretch centers on early and late low-light windows. Midday heat and increased recreational boat traffic push fish tighter to cover and deeper structure. Focus on shade lines along steep rock banks, bridge shadows, and the downstream sides of barge moorings for bass. Topwaters, small crankbaits, and spinnerbaits are effective at dawn and dusk; when the sun gets high, switch to Carolina rigs, drop-shot rigs, or heavier jigs to probe ledges and channel edges. Hybrid striped bass often push bait to the surface at first and last light—keep a medium spoon, lipless crankbait, or small paddletail ready to cast into busting fish.
Fall brings some of the most consistent fishing in Steubenville as baitfish migrate and gamefish feed heavily. Work main-river points, the ends of riprapped banks, and transitions from gravel to mud. Crankbaits that deflect off rock, 3–4 inch swimbaits, and finesse jigs score well on bronzebacks. Walleyes and sauger again become more catchable as water cools; troll deep-diving crankbaits along the channel edge or slowly drift jigs tipped with minnows through deep runs and holes. Catfish remain active until water temperatures drop sharply—anchor upstream of holes, bends, or logjams and spread multiple rods at different depths.
Winter fishing on the Ohio River around Steubenville is all about slowing down and keying on wintering holes. Look for the deepest, slowest water you can find near traditional current areas. Vertical presentations shine: 1/4–1/2 oz jigging spoons, blade baits, and hair jigs worked close to bottom will take sauger, walleye, drum, and the occasional hybrid striper. Downsizing line and baits and moving deliberately between spots is critical when the water is cold and clear.
Shore anglers in Steubenville do well by targeting accessible current breaks and hard structure. Riverfront parks, access points near bridge crossings, and riprapped stretches provide solid bank-fishing opportunity. Carry a mix of bottom rigs for catfish and drum, float rigs or small jigs for panfish, and one medium spinning outfit rigged with a jig or crankbait for roaming bass and walleyes. Boat anglers can further refine their approach by using electronics to locate subtle channel swings, isolated rock piles, and bait schools—small details that often separate a slow day from a standout trip on this big-river fishery.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Steubenville area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Steubenville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Cedar Creek - 1.93291077312km , Permars Run - 2.19551771412km , Harmon Creek - 2.4346123297km , North Fork Wills Creek - 2.75872215445km , South Branch Wills Creek - 2.77898103494km , Griffen Island - 4.85438464532km , Harmon Creek Structure Number One Dam - 5.16939134707km , Alleghany Steel Run - 5.42212608908km , Sappingtons Run - 5.97181434649km , Browns Island - 6.48725556947km , Little Island Creek - 6.72087546344km , Harmon Creek Structure Number Two Dam - 6.72586198149km , Island Creek - 6.73304692421km , Alexanders Run - 6.8897317041km , Memorial Lake Dam - 7.1551903936km , Cross Creek - 7.21609276182km , Cross Creek - 7.51378774345km , Harmon Creek Structure Number 14 Dam - 7.77285416832km , Harmon Creek Structure Number Three Dam - 7.81795444553km , Barbers Run - 7.81918705684km , Mechling Run - 7.92969094655km , Harmon Creek Structure Number Four Dam - 7.98942966407km , Georges Run - 8.11219650727km , McIntyre Creek - 8.1958648389km , Bosley Run - 8.62191133872km , Harmon Creek Structure Number 13 Dam - 8.84874442146km , Jeddo Run - 9.1248320083km , Kings Creek - 9.39566554845km , Ebenezer Run - 9.41107231945km , Cedar Lick Run - 9.48048292924km , Gungeon Hollow Run - 9.50071967495km , Marrow Run - 9.74454625718km , Possum Hollow Run - 9.78720084715km , Paris Run - 9.88703044659km , Shelley Run - 9.97319811389km , South Branch Island Creek - 9.98311058146km , North Fork Kings Creek - 10.12336381121km , Pa-486 Dam - 10.12894387002km , Cedar Lick Creek - 10.3835524096km , McKims Run - 10.39445197624km
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