COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio residents are encouraged to take advantage of Free Fishing Days on June 1 and 2, to fish in any of the states public waters without having to purchase a fishing license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
At all other times of the year, anglers are required to have a valid fishing license. An annual resident fishing license costs $15, and young anglers under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a license. People aged 66 and older can obtain a free fishing license at any license vendor. A one-day fishing license is also available for $7, and that amount can later be redeemed for credit toward purchase of an annual fishing license. A fishing license is normally required to take fish, frogs or turtles from Ohio waters.
Ohios Free Fishing Days was established in 1993 to promote fishing and allow Ohioans to experience fishing before buying a license. The two-day event is held annually on the first Saturday and Sunday in June. The offer is open to Ohio residents, and extends to all public waters, including Lake Erie and the Ohio River. An estimated 1.5 million people go fishing in Ohio each year.
Great fishing exists across the state, with Ohio anglers enjoying a diverse mix of fishing opportunities: from Lake Eries renown walleye to Ohio River striped bass, with thousands of miles of streams with plentiful smallmouth bass, muskie, catfish, crappie and bluegill.
For Further Information Contact:
Vicki Mountz, ODNR Division of Wildlife
(614) 265-6393
-or-
Andy Ware, ODNR Media Relations
(614) 265-6882