Adult Fishing Derby

For ages 14 and older

Saturday, October 15

9 am - noon, registration begins at 8 am

Spring Lakes Park

2191 Ferry Rd., Bellbrook

Fishing

Spring Lakes Park

About

The lakes are stocked once per month with trout November to March and catfish April - October.  All fish are disease free and safe for consumption. 

A State of Ohio Fishing License is not required, but a Greene County fishing permit must be purchased from a Greene County Park Ranger or at the Greene County Parks office in Xenia.

Revenue from the fishing permit program is used for future fish stocking programs, as well as other improvements and expansions at the park. See "Fishing Permit Fees" below for information on our new self-permitting process. 

Amenities

Upon availability, BAIT HOUSE offers bait and snacks available for purchase.

Hiking, fishing (+), picnic shelter, grills, handicap accessible, primitive camping (+), limited facilities,  23.4 acres. 

Fishing permits

A brand new self-permitting process is now in place. If you do not have a permit and are found fishing at the lake, you could be ticketed. Full instructions are printed on the form at the park. They are also available for purchase the main park office.

Fishing permit Fees

Day Permit - $10 (R), $15 (NR)

Annual Individual - $30 (R), $35 (NR)

Annual Senior (60+) - $20 (R), $25 (NR)

Children under 12 - FREE

Annual Family of 4 - $80 (R), $100 (NR)

Each additional family member - $10 (R), $15 (NR)

Groups (15 per day)- $100 (R), $110 (NR)

Other Park Sites offering Fishing

Clifton Reserve

• Little Miami River headwaters

Constitution Park

• Little Miami River access, canoe launch

Glenn Thompson Reserve

• Little Miami River access, canoe launch

Indian Mound Reserve

• Massie Creek access

Jacoby Road Launch

• Little Miami River access, canoe launch

Mill Bridge Launch

• Little Miami River access, canoe launch

Narrows Reserve

• Little Miami River access, canoe launch

Types of fish you can expect to catch

Small Mouth Bass