Fishing
36 million fish stocked in Ohio waters in 2025
More than 36 million fish were stocked by the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife in Ohio’s public lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams in 2025. Eleven different species of fish were stocked at 233 locations
Nominees being sought for the Ohio DNR Hall of Fame
The Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame Award is a top conservation honor that recognizes lifetime achievements when it comes to the protection and preservation of the state’s natural resources.
Controlled turkey hunting, trout fishing opportunities available in Ohio
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages hunters and anglers to apply now for special spring 2026 wild turkey hunts and trout fishing dates. The application period is open through Tuesday, March 31.
80,000 rainbow trout to be stocked across Ohio
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release more than 80,000 rainbow trout at 93 locations beginning in March.
The locations were chosen to give as many anglers as possible a chance to
Charter captains updated on Lake Erie topics, issues
On Saturday, March 7, about 140 people gathered to share and hear news and updates about operating vessels and fishing in Lake Erie at Ohio Sea Grant’s 45th annual charter captains conference at Bowling Green
Ohio Mixed Bag: Two appointed to Wildlife Council
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently appointed a new member to the rule-making Ohio Wildlife Council and reappointed another for an additional term.
Ohio Insider: DNR Director joins anglers in an opportunity to ice fish Mosquito Creek Lake
Count Ohio DNR Director Mary Mertz among the horde of ice fishermen who took advantage of this winter’s hardwater season.
Mertz, in an interview with Ohio Outdoor News, said she had been ice fishing
Maryland set to adopt Chesapeake striper season changes
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is preparing to implement a shift in the season for recreational striped bass, or rockfish. The seasonal shift opens April to catch-and-release fishing and closes all of August to
Minnesota’s spring sturgeon fishing offers a crack at the fish of a lifetime
Spring is a season of transition. Anglers watch winter’s ice recede and finally go out.
While many anglers wait impatiently for the spring walleye opener, others take to bulrush beds to chase crappies. But
