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– With a free weekend of fishing across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has recently released a listing of places in Central Ohio that are ...

Teresa Croy and her husband Don were fishing a private pond in Putnam County, Ohio, on Nov. 2, and Teresa really wanted to catch some crappies. But after casting small jigs for a while without any ...

The first fish I ever caught on an artificial lure was a crappie. It hit a Hildebrandt black and yellow spinner bait cast from a green metal Johnson Century reel mounted on a solid fiberglass rod with ...

After a prize bass? Or are crappies or muskies more to your taste? Alum Creek Lake has long been known as a largemouth bass destination, but it has recently gained a reputation for great smallmouth ...

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 ...

Make sure your fishing license is up to date and get ready to cast a line, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has some suggestions for the best angling around the state. In a recent Facebook ...

Ohioans can fish for free without a license at any public waterway Saturday and Sunday. All other fishing regulations, size requirements and bag limits still apply during the free fishing days, ...

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 ...

(WKBN) – Thousands of anglers were recognized in Ohio in 2024 for reeling in trophy fish. Those who reel in a qualifying catch received the commemorative Fish Ohio pin for their first entry and a ...

An Ohio House Bill may finally settle the state’s multi-year battle to name a state fish. House Bill 599, which passed the House today 93-4, designates sander vitreus — commonly known as the walleye — ...