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 ...

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 ...

Gearing up to go fishing this summer? Before you get too excited, you might want to check if you have a fishing license for the season ahead. Whether you’re planning to fish in the pond near your ...

EASTLAKE, Ohio — There's nothing like an evening spent on the water fishing. It's something 13-year-old Sam Spataro loves to do. "I always try my best to go out and catch fish," he says. "He's caught ...

Last year's fishing season in Ohio had some hidden gems for certain species. With the 2025 fishing season well underway, the Ohio Division of Wildlife has rounded up data from last year and identified ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — They’re called the dog days of August by anglers, a time of year when the hot summer sun has kicked up the temperature of local ponds, lakes and reservoirs and put the game fish in a ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As fishing season returns in full force, the Ohio Department of Health recommends anglers check their catch to make sure they’re not consuming too many toxins. The Ohio Sport ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Buckeye State is a fisherman’s paradise, thanks to the due diligence of Mother Nature and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The Lake Erie walleye fishing is legendary, luring ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – As fishing season returns in full force, the Ohio Department of Health recommends anglers check their catch to make sure they’re not consuming too many toxins. The Ohio Sport ...