Ohio fishing

Ohio may not be the state that people think of when they think of fishing, but maybe it should be. There's more to Ohio than the Buckeyes, and in this article is going to discuss some of the great fishing opportunities Ohio has to offer. Hey, maybe you could catch an early season Ohio State football game in the morning and hit the water in the evening? In any case, here's a little of what the state of Ohio has for anglers of all kinds.

Whether you happen to be looking for smallmouth bass in lakes, rivers, or streams, steelhead in Lake Erie, walleye, crappie, or a host of other game fish, Ohio has them. There are 5 distinct fishing districts in Ohio, all of which have slightly different rules and regulations, so whatever type of angling you prefer, you might want to check the regulations before you go fishing on a particular body of water. Fishing licenses in the state of Ohio are quite inexpensive. A resident fishing license is about $20 and a non resident license is about $40. This is comparable to most states in the United States. There are also tourist licenses available if you're not going to be in Ohio for too long.

A great technique for catching smallmouth bass and trout is rivers in Ohio is to use a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is simply a pair of small hooks tied in tandem that enables the angler to present a live worm (& other live bait) in a completely natural manner. This offering is then bounced off the bottom as it flows through the current and is very effective for river and stream dwelling smallmouth bass and trout. Gang hooks can also be used in lakes and are very effective. There is no better way to bank fish with Powerbait than with a set of gang hooks.

The bottom line is that whether you enjoy fishing for anything from Muskie to Crappie, Ohio can accommodate you. The state of Ohio also has a great trout stocking program. Simply check with the department of fish and game and you can actually get a stocking schedule and find out which bodies of water are being stocked with trout and when.