Ohio lawmakers are trying again to make the walleye the official state fish, but some prefer bass for the honor. Walleye fishing generates significant revenue for Ohio, contributing $1 billion to ...

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 ...

The 2024 Fish for Free Across Ohio event is in June. Here's when you can fish in state waters without buying a fishing license.

After failing to land the big catch last year, lawmakers have cast their line again to hook the walleye as the state fish. Here's the latest effort.

Looking to reel in some trout? More than 85,000 rainbow trout will be released in 90 locations throughout Ohio. Releases began last week and will continue through May. "Stockings of these public ...

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 ...

Ohio requires a fishing license to fish in almost any state waterways. Here's how to get one and how much they cost.

A one-year fishing license in Ohio costs $25, but on June 15 and 16 everybody can fish for free, not just those under 16 years of age.

Ohio's free fishing days are designed to offer a chance for newcomers to try fishing for the first time.

A white crappie fish weighing nearly 4 pounds was caught in Ohio, breaking a 29-year-Ohio state record.

Ohio fishing licenses for the 2025-26 season are available now. Find out how much they cost, where to buy them and more.