The first fish I ever caught on an artificial lure was a crappie. It hit a Hildebrandt black and yellow spinner bait cast from a green metal Johnson Century reel mounted on a solid fiberglass rod with ...

COLUMBUS − If you’re planning that first fishing trip of the new spring, the Buckeye State has plenty of options if you want a smaller location than a trip to Lake Erie. Below is a list of Ohio’s Top ...

Last year's fishing season in Ohio had some hidden gems for certain species. With the 2025 fishing season well underway, the Ohio Division of Wildlife has rounded up data from last year and identified ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) – If you’re looking for the perfect ...

Make sure your fishing license is up to date and get ready to cast a line, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has some suggestions for the best angling around the state. In a recent Facebook ...

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Looking to have some summer fun this weekend? This Saturday and Sunday are free fishing days throughout the state. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of ...

Largemouth bass, crappie, sunfish and catfish can be caught in Southeast Ohio There are options in Lancaster or just an hour away LANCASTER — Summertime is the perfect time to go sit by the water, ...

ST. MARYS — If you’ve ever been crappie fishing, you probably understand Russ Bailey’s unexpected career as an outdoors TV icon. You cast in one direction, thinking you know how things will go. Before ...