Fishing Videos
Increase to three lines per angler on Ohio portion of Erie?
That was one of the proposals received by the Ohio Wildlife Council for 2020.
Mayflies and high water, oh my!
High water on Lake Erie a bit of a "downer," but these masses of mayflies are a delicacy for the walleyes to savor.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – July 5, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking and Perry counties) - Anglers are finding channel catfish biting well here. Angler reports indicate the fish are deep, and are reacting to any type of bait with a little twitch in it. Saugeyes…
Bemidji State anglers finish fourth in Bassmaster College Series season finale
Great Lakes region teams find success in New York state event.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – June 21, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Fishermen are trolling crankbaits or worm harnesses in any area with structure for the saugeye bite, according to local reports. Fish the bait in 8 to 12 feet of water for…
Plan would expand hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges
Under the proposed expansion at sites in 46 states, the number of wildlife refuges where hunting would be allowed would increase by five to 382 while fishing would be allowed at 316 locations.
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – June 7, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Anglers are finding hybrid stripers cooperative at this large, central Ohio canal lake. The best bite actually is coming for fishermen trying to catch catfish using shrimp or chicken livers fished…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – May 24, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Fishermen employing minnows under a float have been rewarded with a mixed bag of fish recently. Crappies, largemouth bass, and catfish are all in the mix. The crappies are running from…
Angling Buzz: catching and eating fish – and tackle and gear for the job [video]
As much as we promote catch-and-release, we also love to eat a few fish every now and then. Here’s a quick list of gear that will be helpful in your next “catch and cook,” with items ranging from retractable rulers…
School of fish: Ohio school kids embrace Trout in the Classroom program
"They are getting a solid education and understanding of how these fish go through their early life cycle, how important the aquatic environment is to the survival of the trout, and the overall biology of trout habitat."
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – May 10, 2019
Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Fishermen are concentrating on docks to catch crappies in good numbers. Some are slow trolling crappie rigs to pick up fish. The crappies are ranging from seven to 12 inches, and many of…
'That is what fishing is all about' [video]
When you catch the fish of a lifetime but then your dad instincts kick in ... Check out this heartfelt video – here posted by VTRND via ViralHog – of a father helping his young son catch the fish of a…
Ohio Outdoor News Fishing & Hunting Report – April 26, 2019
Central Region Buckeye Lake (Fairfield, Licking, Perry counties) – Anglers fishing shallow lily pads and boat docks are picking up channel catfish and bluegills. The successful bite is coming on live bait, either nightcrawlers or minnows under a float. Alum…
