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OHIO FISHING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
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All anglers older than 16 and younger than 66 are required to purchase a fishing license to take fish, frogs or turtles from Lake Erie or any of its tributaries.
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Anglers fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes or reservoirs (which fish do not migrate to and from) are not required to have a license to fish, but must have a license to take turtles or frogs.
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Anglers fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes or reservoirs open to the public through an agreement with the Division of Wildlife must have a license.
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Anglers must have their license in their possession when fishing and must show their license to anyone on request.
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FISHING LIMITS Ohio has different regulations for fishing limits depending on where you are fishing in the state. The following regulations are for Lake Erie and its
tributaries to the First Dam or Designated Mark.
Largemouth, Smallmouth and Spotted Bass can be taken from June 26, 2005 through April 30, 2006 and must be at least 14 inches long. The daily limit is five (5) fish of one species or in any combination. It is illegal to possess these fish from May 1 to June 25. Walleye, Sauger and Saugeye have different daily limits for different seasons and
must be a minimum of 15 inches. These species are limited to three (3) fish from March 1 to April 30 and six (6) fish from May 1 through the last day of February. Limits are imposed for fish taken singly or in combination.
Yellow Perch may be taken year-round, there is no size limit and the daily limit is 30.
Trout and Salmon also have different daily limits for two seasons. You may take five (5) fish daily from May 16 through August 31, but only two (2) fish from September 1 through May 15. Fish must be a minimum of 12 inches and limits are for single or combination catches. BACK |
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LICENSE FEES
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Licenses are valid from March 1, 2005 to February 28, 2006
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Resident Fishing Licenses are for persons 16 to 66 who have resided in Ohio for the past six (6) months. Cost is $19.
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Resident Senior Fishing Licenses are for persons age 66 and older, born on or
before December 31, 1937 who have resided in Ohio the past six (6) months. Cost is $10.
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One-Day Fishing Licenses are for residents & non-residents and may be exchanged to credit towards the purchase of an annual fishing license (minus the writing fee). Good for date of purchase only. Cost is $11.
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Annual Non-Resident Fishing Licenses cost $40.
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3-Day Non-Resident Fishing Licenses cost $19.
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A Reissued License may be obtained from any licensed vendor for a fishing license that has been lost, stolen or destroyed. Cost is $3.
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All costs include a $1 writing fee.
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You can purchase licenses on Put-in-Bay at the Wharfside
(Map
92) downtown near the Doller Dock on Bay View Avenue.
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LICENSE EXEMPTIONS Qualified Ohio residents born on or before December 31, 1937 should apply for their free Fishing License at their nearest licensed vendor. Others entitled to free licenses should
apply at their local wildlife district office or by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543). The following Ohio residents are eligible for a free fishing license:
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Persons born on or before December 31, 1937.
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Persons who are physically disabled and require the assistance of another person to fish.
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Residents of state and county institutions.
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Holders of "Veteran" license plates displaying the international wheelchair symbol.
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Certain veterans who are permanently disabled.
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Former Prisoners of War.
The following qualify for an exemption and a license is not required of persons who are:
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Less than 16 years of age.
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Giving assistance to an angler who is physically disabled, provided the two persons together are using only one 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 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.
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On
both May 1 and 2, 2004, any Ohio resident may fish without a license as part of Free Fishing Days.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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It is unlawful to buy or sell any fish taken by angling from any water area in the state where an Ohio fishing license is required.
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It is unlawful to transport and introduce any aquatic species (fish, invertebrate, plant) from one body of water to another.
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It is unlawful for the public to tag and release fish in
to any public water area.
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It is unlawful to clean fish or possess fillets while on or at a body of water.
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Forage Fish means freshwater drum in the Lake Erie district only.
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Snagging with a hook to pierce and hook a fish in a part of the body other than the mouth is illegal for all fish, including freshwater drum in the Lake Erie district.
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Frog Season is open from June 15 at 6 pm through April 30.
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Turtles may not be taken by shooting with a gun or by use of a spring or steel trap. Turtle traps must be marked with the name and address of the owner in English.
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It is unlawful for anyone other than a licensed bait dealer to possess more than 100 crayfish or in combination 500 crayfish, minnows and other bait fish. A bait dealers permit is required of any person buying or selling minnows, crayfish and hellgrammites. This permit may be obtained from any Ohio wildlife officer.
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Clams, mussels or mussel shells may not be taken, possessed or collected for any purpose.
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It is illegal for anglers to possess or use a minnow or bait fish trap with an opening larger than one inch.
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Cast nets are illegal for use in the Lake Erie district.
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Anglers may not use more than two (2) fishing lines, whether fastened to a pole, rod and reel or hand held. Anglers may use up to three (3) hooks on each line, except as provided in the Ohio Administrative Code.
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Ice Anglers in Lake Erie may use holes no larger than 12 inches in width. Ice fishermen may not use more than six (6) tip-ups and two (2) rods per person. All shelters and tip-ups must display the name and address of the owner in English lettering.
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Any fish not of legal size or not legally caught must be released immediately. Anglers choosing to release fish should use the following guidelines: Handle it carefully with a wet hand or wet towel so it can freed unharmed. If its a fish without sharp teeth like a bass, hold its lower lip between your thumb and index
finger. If it has sharp teeth like a walleye or Northern pike, carefully hold it around its body. If the fish is hooked deeply and the hook cannot easily be removed, cut the line to release the fish. Tearing a hook out can harm a fish so badly that it may not survive.
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The measurement of the length of a fish is taken in a straight line from the utmost end of the snout with the mouth closed to the utmost end of the caudal (tail) fin when the tail fin in compressed so that the upper and lower lobes touch or overlap. Measure fish with mouth closed and tail compressed to determine total
length.
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PUBLIC BOAT RAMP ACCESS Put-in-Bay is a favorite starting point for many boat fishermen who bring
their watercraft to the island in the spring and fall so they are close to the action. Miller Boat Line is the only ferry service that hauls vehicles.
Public boat ramps are located at South Bass Islands State Park, located on the island's southwestern shore and in the downtown harbor (ramp pictured at right) adjacent to Fox's Dock where the Jet Express Put-in-Bay terminal is located. BACK |
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2005 FISH OHIO AWARD FORM
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