# Ohio Fishing News **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/ohio-fishing-forum/ohio-fishing-news/230.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [BWI at Ohios Kelleys Island ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bwi-at-ohios-kelleys-island/221002)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bwi-at-ohios-kelleys-island/221002 "2013-05-08T11:10:29Z")
CLEVELAND - A Coast Guard law enforcement team conducted a boarding of a boat with 12 people aboard, in the vicinity if Kelleys Island, Ohio, and issued a federal ticket to the operator for boating under the influence Sa… --- ## [Vote for Your Ultimate Fishing Town](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219956)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/vote-for-your-ultimate-fishing-town/219956 "2013-04-18T11:10:40Z")
Do you live in the Ultimate Fishing Town? Your community could win a $25,000 donation or one of eight regional prizes and be featured on WFN! Vote for Your Town Now Click Here --- ## [Ohio Walleye Migration on Maumee and Sandusky Rivers ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-walleye-migration-on-maumee-and-sandusky-rivers/219486)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-walleye-migration-on-maumee-and-sandusky-rivers/219486 "2013-04-09T11:10:27Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - The annual appearance of migrating walleye in the Maumee and Sandusky rivers brings fantastic spring fishing opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). An annual phenomen… --- ## [Ice Fishing for Walleye, Saugeye Flourishes at Ohios Grand Lake St. Marys ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ice-fishing-for-walleye-saugeye-flourishes-at-ohios-grand-lake-st-marys/217089)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ice-fishing-for-walleye-saugeye-flourishes-at-ohios-grand-lake-st-marys/217089 "2013-02-14T12:10:21Z")
CELINA, OH - The fish are actively biting at Grand Lake St.Marys in western Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “We are pleased to see anglers enjoying success in the waters of Grand Lake… --- ## [Ice Fishing Flourishes at Ohios Grand Lake St. Marys ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ice-fishing-flourishes-at-ohios-grand-lake-st-marys/216666)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ice-fishing-flourishes-at-ohios-grand-lake-st-marys/216666 "2013-02-06T12:10:29Z")
CELINA, OH - The fish are actively biting at Grand Lake St. Marys in western Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “We are pleased to see anglers enjoying success in the waters of Grand Lak… --- ## [Marina Manager Opportunity in Eastern Ohio at Piedmont Lake ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/marina-manager-opportunity-in-eastern-ohio-at-piedmont-lake/216667)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/marina-manager-opportunity-in-eastern-ohio-at-piedmont-lake/216667 "2013-02-06T12:10:29Z")
The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) in Eastern Ohio is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for management of a system of reservoirs for flood reduction, conservation and recreation. P… --- ## [Triton Boats On Display At Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show Jan. 23-27 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/triton-boats-on-display-at-cincinnati-travel-sports-boat-show-jan-23-27/215968)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/triton-boats-on-display-at-cincinnati-travel-sports-boat-show-jan-23-27/215968 "2013-01-24T12:10:22Z")
MURFREESBORO, TENN. - Fishing Holdings, LLC dba Triton Boats (Triton), Dixie Marine and Freedom Outdoors are headed to the Cincinnati Travel, Sports and Boats Show in Cincinnati, Oh. The Triton experience offers consumer… --- ## [Ontario Fishing Company Fined for Illegally Fishing in Ohio ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ontario-fishing-company-fined-for-illegally-fishing-in-ohio/215250)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ontario-fishing-company-fined-for-illegally-fishing-in-ohio/215250 "2013-01-12T12:10:31Z")
PORT CLINTON, OH - Pisces Fisheries Inc. of Wheatley, Ontario, was fined $5,000 for fishing illegally in Ohio waters, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Pisces Fisheries was sentenced by the Ot… --- ## [Ohio Reservoirs Get the Blues ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-reservoirs-get-the-blues/215021)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-reservoirs-get-the-blues/215021 "2013-01-09T12:10:24Z")
Catfish angling has grown in popularity over the last decade and, in particular, so has the interest in trophy catfish. Blue catfish (hereafter, blues) are a species of catfish native to the Ohio River drainage. Blues ca… --- ## [Ohio Passport To Fishing Instructor Training in January ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-passport-to-fishing-instructor-training-in-january/214936)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2013, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-passport-to-fishing-instructor-training-in-january/214936 "2013-01-08T12:10:22Z")
Columbus, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife would like to invite any adult, group, or conservation club who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing to become a certified Pas… --- ## [Ohios Castalia State Fish Hatchery Offers New Lottery Application Dates for Anglers ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohios-castalia-state-fish-hatchery-offers-new-lottery-application-dates-for-anglers/214027)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohios-castalia-state-fish-hatchery-offers-new-lottery-application-dates-for-anglers/214027 "2012-12-20T12:10:26Z")
CASTALIA, OH - The application dates have changed for controlled trout-fishing permits at Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife… --- ## [Ohios Lake Erie Steelhead Fishing ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohios-lake-erie-steelhead-fishing/213539)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohios-lake-erie-steelhead-fishing/213539 "2012-12-07T12:10:28Z")
Stream and pier anglers have an excellent opportunity to catch quality-sized steelhead trout from September through May. The Division of Wildlife annually stocks five Lake Erie tributary streams with 6-8" yearling Littl… --- ## [Ohio Outdoors Writer Jim Robey, 81 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-outdoors-writer-jim-robey-81/213375)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-outdoors-writer-jim-robey-81/213375 "2012-12-04T12:10:24Z")
Jim Robey, a lifelong outdoors enthusiast who covered the hunting and fishing beat for two Dayton, Ohio papers-the Journal Herald and Dayton Daily News from 1963 until 1993-died on Sunday, Nov. 25. He was 81. His father … --- ## [ODNR Names New Chief of Communications ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/odnr-names-new-chief-of-communications/213252)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/odnr-names-new-chief-of-communications/213252 "2012-12-01T12:11:08Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Director James Zehringer today announced that Bethany McCorkle has accepted the position of chief of communications. She has served in the chief’s role on an in… --- ## [Ohio Begins Renovations on Delaware Ramp ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-begins-renovations-on-delaware-ramp/213253)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-begins-renovations-on-delaware-ramp/213253 "2012-12-01T12:11:08Z")
Columbus, OH- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife (DOW) has announced that renovations are underway on the Delaware Lake east boat ramp. The ramp is located on the Delaware Wildlife Are… --- ## [Cabelas® to Hire 195 to Staff New Columbus, Ohio ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cabelasa-to-hire-195-to-staff-new-columbus-ohio/212431)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/cabelasa-to-hire-195-to-staff-new-columbus-ohio/212431 "2012-11-08T12:10:21Z")
SIDNEY, Neb. Cabela’s Incorporated, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, announced today plans to hire approximately 195 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees to staff the new Columb… --- ## [Ohio Division of Wildlife Offers Lake Erie Fishing Report](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-division-of-wildlife-offers-lake-erie-fishing-report/211911)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-division-of-wildlife-offers-lake-erie-fishing-report/211911 "2012-10-26T11:10:17Z")
Regulations to Remember: The daily bag limit for walleye on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler on … --- ## [LakeMaster Releases New Indiana/Ohio Digital GPS Map Card](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lakemaster-releases-new-indiana-ohio-digital-gps-map-card/211540)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lakemaster-releases-new-indiana-ohio-digital-gps-map-card/211540 "2012-10-17T11:10:28Z")
Little Falls, MN. Never a company to rest on its laurels, LakeMaster is back at it again. As part of an aggressive plan to have coast-to-coast US inland and near-shore saltwater coverage with best-in-class digital fishin… --- ## [Space Still Available for Ohio Certified Fishing Instructor Workshop ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/space-still-available-for-ohio-certified-fishing-instructor-workshop/210841)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/space-still-available-for-ohio-certified-fishing-instructor-workshop/210841 "2012-09-28T11:10:18Z")
FINDLAY, OH - Spaces are still available for adults, groups, or conservation clubs who have a sincere interest in taking kids fishing and want to become certified fishing instructors, according to the Ohio Department of … --- ## [Water Samples Detect Asian Carp eDNA in Lake Eries Maumee Bay ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/water-samples-detect-asian-carp-edna-in-lake-eries-maumee-bay/210804)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/water-samples-detect-asian-carp-edna-in-lake-eries-maumee-bay/210804 "2012-09-27T11:10:18Z")
Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA) has been detected in three of 350 water samples collected from western Lake Erie’s Maumee Bay and Maumee River between July 31 and August 4. The three samples, all positive for silver… --- ## [Sample Results Indicate Asian Carp in Sandusky Bay ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sample-results-indicate-asian-carp-in-sandusky-bay/209719)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/sample-results-indicate-asian-carp-in-sandusky-bay/209719 "2012-08-30T11:10:24Z")
The following is a joint news release issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Sample results found Asian carp eDNA in Sandus… --- ## [Ohio State Agencies Launch Clean Lakes Initiative ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-state-agencies-launch-clean-lakes-initiative/208934)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-state-agencies-launch-clean-lakes-initiative/208934 "2012-08-14T11:10:26Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - Three state agencies today jointly launched the Ohio Clean Lakes Initiative, a program geared to improve water quality and reduce Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in the Western Basin of Lake Erie. HABs are thr… --- ## [More Than 24 Million Fish to be Stocked in Ohio Waterways ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/more-than-24-million-fish-to-be-stocked-in-ohio-waterways/208489)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/more-than-24-million-fish-to-be-stocked-in-ohio-waterways/208489 "2012-08-05T11:10:24Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - The 2012 production season for the Division of Wildlife’s six state fish hatcheries is off to a great start, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. More than 2… --- ## [Agencies Plan Further Assessment of Asian Carp Species in Lake Erie ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/agencies-plan-further-assessment-of-asian-carp-species-in-lake-erie/208430)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/agencies-plan-further-assessment-of-asian-carp-species-in-lake-erie/208430 "2012-08-04T11:10:19Z")
Laboratory results received earlier this month indicated the presence of Asian carp environmental DNA (eDNA) in 6 of the 417 water samples collected in August 2011. Four samples from Sandusky Bay, in Ohio waters, tested … --- ## [Ohio High School Fishing State Championship Set For June 9 ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-high-school-fishing-state-championship-set-for-june-9/204828)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-high-school-fishing-state-championship-set-for-june-9/204828 "2012-05-18T11:10:38Z")
PONCA CITY, Okla. The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW Outdoors, the Ohio Bass Federation, and the Gallia County Convention & Visitors Bureau will host the 2012 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Ohio High Sch… --- ## [ODNRs Division of Watercraft to Offer Power Boating Skills Courses ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/odnrs-division-of-watercraft-to-offer-power-boating-skills-courses/204829)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/odnrs-division-of-watercraft-to-offer-power-boating-skills-courses/204829 "2012-05-18T11:10:38Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - Two new classes are being offered this summer through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. The first class is a newly developed power boating basics course, providing no… --- ## [Ohio Clarifies Fish Fillet Transport and Possession Guidelines ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-clarifies-fish-fillet-transport-and-possession-guidelines/204468)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/ohio-clarifies-fish-fillet-transport-and-possession-guidelines/204468 "2012-05-11T11:10:43Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has issued a statewide directive to its enforcement officers to clarify guidelines for enforcing a new rule that specifies the condition… --- ## [Lottery Underway for Ohio Beginning Fly-Fishing Clinics](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lottery-underway-for-ohio-beginning-fly-fishing-clinics/204469)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lottery-underway-for-ohio-beginning-fly-fishing-clinics/204469 "2012-05-11T11:10:43Z")
FINDLAY, OH - Anglers interested in learning the art of fly-fishing and practicing their skills on a half-mile section of Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery are encouraged to enter the lottery for beginning f… --- ## [Surplus Trout To Be Stocked at Punderson Lake ](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/surplus-trout-to-be-stocked-at-punderson-lake/204332)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/surplus-trout-to-be-stocked-at-punderson-lake/204332 "2012-05-09T11:10:36Z")
NEWBURY, OH - Rainbow trout will be stocked at Punderson Lake in Geauga County on Thursday, May 10th. These are surplus “catchable-sized” fish resulting from the annual, statewide, spring stocking efforts. Approximately… --- ## [Free Ohio Boat Safety Inspections Offered to Start New Boating Season](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/free-ohio-boat-safety-inspections-offered-to-start-new-boating-season/204333)
**Author:** [@FishNews](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/FishNews)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/free-ohio-boat-safety-inspections-offered-to-start-new-boating-season/204333 "2012-05-09T11:10:36Z")
COLUMBUS, OH - Staying safe on the water and enjoying the recreational boating experience makes getting a free boat safety inspection a great idea. In observance of National Safe Boating Week, and to mark the traditional… [Previous page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/ohio-fishing-forum/ohio-fishing-news/230.md) [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/ohio-fishing-forum/ohio-fishing-news/230.md?page=2)