Fishing Videos
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing Report – Jan. 17, 2020
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – Fishermen are using Jigging Raps to catch saugeyes and crappies in deep water, according to local reports. The best action is to let the bait sink to bottom, snap it up quickly…
Jim Beam fined in massive bourbon spill that killed fish
VERSAILLES, Ky. — Jim Beam was fined $600,000 earlier this month after a July warehouse fire sent a nearly 23-mile plume of alcohol into the Kentucky and Ohio rivers, killing fish. The distiller agreed to the fine in a Dec.…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Jan. 3, 2020
Central Region Alum Creek Lake (Delaware County) – When they’ve been able to find open water, anglers are doing quite well catching crappies. They’re using the typical wintertime baits such as jigs and ice spoons with or without live bait.…
Remembering Berkley Bedell [video]
Upon his recent passing, a tribute to Berkley Bedell, the founder of Berkley & Co., which eventually became Pure Fishing. A rich and impactful life that left a lasting imprint on the sport fishing industry and beyond.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Dec. 20, 2019
Central Region Knox Lake (Knox County) – The crappie bite continues to be OK on this Knox County lake known for its largemouth bass population. Anglers are keeping their choice of baits simple: minnows or wax worms under a float.…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Dec. 6, 2019
Central Region Knox Lake (Knox County) – Anglers continue to catch crappies at a good rate here. They’re biting on jig and wax worm combinations or nightcrawlers. Fish up to 11 inches have been reported coming in shallow water. Alum…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Nov. 22, 2019
Central Region Knox Lake (Knox County) – The fall crappie bite is on at Knox Lake. Anglers are reporting catching stringers full of nice size slabs in recent days. They’re catching them in shallow water, below docks and such, on…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Nov. 8, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – With water temperatures falling, anglers are doing well catching crappies, channel catfish, and bluegills, according to local reports. Anglers are trolling Flicker Shad for saugeyes, but are running into a tough…
Ohio Wildlife Council OKs 3rd fishing line for Lake Erie, Ohio River
Council approved the use of three lines per person while fishing on Ohio’s portion of Lake Erie, including areas immediately upstream in creeks, rivers and tributaries, as well as the western and eastern units of Ohio River. Regulations allow a person to fish with up to two lines in the remainder of the state.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Oct. 25, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Channel catfish and crappies continue to be the hot ticket on Buckeye Lake right now. Anglers are fishing live bait such as nightcrawlers or minnows in deeper water to entice the…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Oct. 11, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Anglers are catching numbers of channel catfish and crappies here as we move into early fall. Anglers are fishing around docks and laydowns for the crappies and picking up catfish in…
Out-of-state anglers convicted of walleye poaching on Erie
During their sentencing in Ashtabula Municipal Court, each angler was ordered to pay a fine and restitution for 99 walleye, totaling a combined $9,360 in court costs and restitution. The judge also revoked their Ohio fishing licenses for three years. All six anglers were added to the Interstate Wildlife Violator's Compact, which could cause them to lose their fishing rights in 46 other states.
Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame announces 2020 class of inductees
Wisconsin-based Hall of Fame and Museum will induct 10 outstanding anglers and fishing educators from around the country.
