Sport fishing, which includes some big-money tournaments, along Ohio's portion of Lake Erie generates $1.19 billion for the state's economy, Brennan said, with 71% of that focused on the walleye.

The fish fry – from the Knights of Columbus, Windermere Council No. 2726 – includes baked cod or fried walleye, $17; and kids’ meals with fish sticks, $6.

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 ...

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.

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

Outdoors Lake Erie walleye fishing yet to slow down: NE Ohio fishing report for the weekend of Dec. 29-31 Updated: Dec. 29, 2023, 1:37 a.m. | Published: Dec. 29, 2023 ...

The 2024 Ohio Fishing Regulations are available online. June 15-16 are the only dates Ohio residents 16 and older can fish without a license.

Outdoors Steelheading action improves in rivers, streams: NE Ohio fishing report Published: Nov. 24, 2023, 5:00 a.m.

In the state of Ohio, everyone over the age of 16 who participates in fishing is required to obtain a license. Here’s what to know about an Ohio fishing license.