Sandusky River
This north-central Ohio river heads west through Bucyrus, then turns north for the rest of its run, passing Upper Sandusky, Tiffin and Fremont before spilling into the southwest corner of Sandusky Bay on Lake Erie.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Sandusky River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 133 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Confluence of Paramour Creek and Allen Run at Leesville, Crawford County, Ohio |
| Mouth | Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie |
| State | Ohio |
The Ballville Dam at Fremont, a barrier to migrating walleye, was torn down in 2018.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Sandusky River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Sandusky River (Wikipedia) ↗