A bill was passed by representatives in Ohio on Wednesday to name the walleye as the official state fish as Ohio has not previously named one. Walleyes are fish common in Lake Erie.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recommends catching walleye by trolling crankbaits that imitate gizzard shad, a type of fish that walleye tend to feed on this time of year. May through ...

Posted: Jan 10, 2025 / 05:20 PM EST Updated: Jan 10, 2025 / 05:20 PM EST COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A years-long effort to crown the walleye as Ohio’s state fish again drowned at the Statehouse.

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 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A years-long effort inspired by viewers and readers of FOX 8 sister station NBC4 to crown the walleye as Ohio’s state fish is finally swimming through the statehouse.