Many anglers are guilty of neglecting maintaining reels, the single piece of fishing tackle that can most spell success ...

When Ohio began to trade channel catfish fry for wild Michigan steelhead trout eggs in the 1990s, the steelhead trout returns ...

Anglers, are you ready to cast a line? Ohio stocked its lakes and rivers with 46 million fish last year, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is getting ready to release 85,000 rainbow ...

Ready to cast your line? Ohio fishing licenses for the 2025-26 season are available now. "Purchasing an Ohio hunting or fishing license opens endless opportunities to spend time outdoors, while ...

Explore beautiful lakes across Ohio, from sandy beaches to quiet forest shores, perfect for swimming, kayaking, fishing, and ...

Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) bill, the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act, passed the ...

Ohio's annual free fishing weekend is returning again this summer on June 15 and 16.Interested participants are permitted to fish license-free all day throughout the 48-hour time period. This applies ...

COLUMBUS − If you’re planning that first fishing trip of the new spring, the Buckeye State has plenty of options if you want a smaller location than a trip to Lake Erie. Below is a list of Ohio’s Top ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced the return of Free Fishing Days. In a news release, ODNR indicated the popular event is ...

A 15-year-old girl from New Richmond may have broken an Ohio state record on Sunday, April 7, for the largest blue catfish, with the monster weighing in at a whopping 101.11 pounds. "He was bigger ...

Spend time with dad catching some fish! Ohioans can fish for free during the state's Free Fishing Days.Anglers are invited to take part in the annual free fishing weekend, which happens to be Father's ...

Is fishing luring you in? Or are you looking to get a friend hooked? Well, get ready to cast a line -- Ohio's free fishing days are coming soon. No license needed. Here's what you should know. When ...