Angler Wader Safety Tips. Wader Safer Angler Reminders. Safer Angler Waders.

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COLUMBUS, OH – With the start of the popular “walleye run” along the Maumee and Sandusky rivers and other early spring fishing opportunities soon to begin, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) advises anglers to observe important safety tips while wading and boating in pursuit [...]


Berlin Lake Gets New Fish Attractors

Deerfield, OH- Shoreline access along many of Ohio’s inland lakes can be tough to find. Sites that provide good fishing can be even more challenging. But, thanks to a collaborative effort at Berlin Reservoir(Stark/Mahoning/Portage counties), anglers have a stretch of shoreline where they can go to have a great time catching fish. This past Sunday, the Ohio [...]


Ohio Spring Trout Releases 2010

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COLUMBUS, OH – Public fishing opportunities will be enhanced this spring when more than 80,700 rainbow trout, each measuring 10-13 inches long, are released into 45 Ohio lakes and ponds, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The releases will take place between mid-March and mid-May; [...]


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PA Ice Fishing Reports for Western Pennsylvania

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Here’s some recent Fishing Reports from the PA Fish and Boat Commission:
Harbor Acres Lake – As part of the early season trout stocking waters program, brook and brown trout were stocked on January 5th. Average weight of these stocked trout is 1-2 pounds. Anglers were immediately successful using minnows.
Lake Arthur – There have [...]


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ODNR Winter Activities and Events

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COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomes Ohioans and out-of-state guests to celebrate the cold days of winter with an array of outdoor events and activities across the state.

Ohio’s 74 state parks are offering dozens of fun, family-oriented outdoor events this winter. From Malabar Farms State Park in [...]