Frequently Asked Questions
Fish | Angler | Weight | Length | Date
Walleye | Tom Haberman | 16lbs.3.04oz. | 33in. | 11-23-99
Smallmouth Bass | Randy Van Dam | 9lb.8oz | 23.5in | 6-16-93
Yellow Perch | Charles Thomas | 2lb.12oz | 14.5in | 4-17-84
Anglers will receive: 1) a certificate for each qualifying fish; 2) A Fish Ohio pin for their first entry each year; 3) A Master Angler Award for qualifying entries in four different species categories.
A fishing license is required to fish any Ohio waters. Ohio sporting licenses operate on an annual cycle beginning March 1st and expiring on the last day of February of the following year.
A fishing license is not required of persons who are :
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less than 16 yrs. of age
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giving assistance to an angler who is physically disabled, provided the 2 persons together are using only 1 line
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fishing in a private pond
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fishing on land and water which they or their parents own
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fishing on land and water where they or their parents are tenants on which they reside and from which they derive the majority of their income from agricultural production on that land ( except state owned lakes )
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members of the U.S. Armed Forces on annual leave or furlough
- 1 day fishing license : $11.00
- 3 day fishing license : $19.00
- Annual fishing license : $40.00
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1 day fishing license : $11.00
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Annual fishing license : $19.00 (senior licenses $10.00 – 66 or older)
( 3 day tourist license not available to residents )
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Both licenses can be purchased at the tackle store
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Or on line – CLICK HERE
Annual licenses are valid from March 1 of the year issued to the last day of February of the year following the year issued.
