CLEVELAND, Ohio — The best early-season steelhead trout fishing on the Northeast Ohio rivers and streams usually heats up after Thanksgiving as the river waters cool down quit a bit, and rain or ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Before making a cast this week, be sure you have a 2023 Ohio Fishing License in your wallet. It’s an amazing bargain at $25, and a puzzle why anyone would neglect to sign up ...

Youth under the age of 16 can fish for free, and all Ohio residents can fish without purchasing a license during Free Fishing Days on June 15-16. All size and daily limits apply during these two days.

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 ...

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, the state has 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie water and 481 miles ...

This includes Lake Erie and Ohio’s public lakes, reservoirs, streams, and rivers. "I encourage everyone to pick up a fishing rod this weekend and create memories with family and friends," said ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's annual free fishing days take place this weekend. All residents will get the chance to fish at any public waterway without a license on June 14 and June 15, according to ...

Ohio’s lakes, reservoirs, and streams offer exceptional fishing opportunities, and the Division of Wildlife works to improve spawning habitat, construct fish attractors and structures, and ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's annual free fishing days take place this weekend. All residents will get the chance to fish at any public waterway without a license on June 14 and June 15, according to ...

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

Kevin McCluney, a researcher at Bowling Green State University, is collecting samples from wastewater and streams in nine northwest Ohio cities. He’s found residue from a wide range of pharmaceuticals ...