Fishing Videos
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.
Can walleye, perch possibilities get any better on Erie?
For the second consecutive year, Ohio’s numbers point to an exceptional walleye hatch, the second-highest in the history of the survey, and the yellow perch hatch was also strong, well above its long-term average.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Sept. 13, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) - Anglers are chasing channel catfish here with some success. The successful set up has been to simply drift fish with chicken livers. When you find a hot spot, anchor down…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 30, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) - Largemouth bass, saugeyes, and channel catfish are all being caught by anglers right now. Some anglers are trolling crankbaits, while others are drifting nightcrawlers to produce the bite. Saugeyes have…
Angling Buzz: Cracking the fishing rod code [video]
Making sure you’re geared up with the right rod for the presentation can make a huge difference in how you perform on the water. The folks at Angling Buzz share a quick hack that can help less-experienced anglers find the…
Angling Buzz: Choosing crankbait colors – day vs. night [video]
When it comes to crankbait colors, the difference between daytime and nighttime selections can be as different as, well, day and night. The folks at Angling Buzz explain. One tip: Be ready to have a plethora of colors on hand.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – Aug. 16, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Anglers are catching hybrid striped bass, saugeyes, channel catfish, and largemouth bass here. For the stripers and catfish, fish the bait deep. Troll Flicker Shad or similar type baits for saugeyes,…
