Bank Fishing 4 Cincinnati Catfish

Here are some of the few places for bank fishingOn the Kentucky side of the Ohio you can fish
around downtown Cincinnati. On the Cincinnati sidethe mouth of the Licking River. Both Newport and
of the Ohio River the Public Landing &Covington have palces for bank fishing. The
Serpentine Wall are the spots to fish. You canNewport bank is on the steep side and can be
drive your car right down to the river's edge atslippery if there is any rain or heavy due. The
the Public Landing. When it is cold or wet you canchannel of the Licking River is very close to the
watch your poles from the comfort of your car. INewport bank so a long cast is not required to
have talked with some guys that have caughtget to the deeper water. Most of the folks that
fish right below the big red paddlewheelfish there cast their lines into the Licking River.
monument. I did have some hard bites there butYou can also fish right at the South end of the
never hooked the fish. The problem is my sinkersCental bridge. Park your car at the lot below the
seem to find the snags too many times.Riverboat Row street and fish right at the bank.
The Serpentine Wall is the water is a good 17There is a lot of riprap extending from the bank
feet deep right off the walk area. take a dip netso you can get snagged.
to get your fish from the water up to the walkYou can park your car on the street then
way. The old ice breakers on the east end of thewalkdown the steps at the Covington spot. The
wall is one of the better places. By all meansbank is level with sand and gravel so it is easy to
secure your pole to one of the short concret tiewalk. You can either fish the Ohio Or Licking at
ups for boats. When a cat grabs your bait andthat area. I know there are channels and
the rod is not secured your rod will be gone in aflatheads in that area. I have been told Blue cats
flash. There is no way you will ever get it back inalso have been landed there.
that deep of water. When the river is down inI hope this is some help in getting a few more
pool stage there is current flowing between the 3cats hooked to end of YOUR line in the future.
breakers. Channel and flaheads are caught alongTight lines to all.
those 2 spots.