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Ohio Wildlife Council Voted on Fishery Management Changes
The Ohio Wildlife Council has approved changes that will affect Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch, crappies in 44 inland lakes, and Ohio River catfish.

Fishing Ohio River Tailwaters
Fishing a tailwater for the first time can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience, but if you take the time to do a little homework , you'll have a better chance of landing a fish in one of the nine tailwaters adjacent to Ohio. 

The combination of excellent habitat and great fishing access in Ohio River tailwaters make these areas a favorite for river anglers year-round. (photo: three anglers with fish)

The Steelhead Move in as the Rivers Rise!
Steelhead trout are on the move up the rivers in Northern Ohio. Check out all the when's, where's, and how's of steelhead fishing for the beginning and the advanced angler.

Hatching Blue CatfishHatching Blue Catfish
The state's largest game fish, the blue catfish, is being raised for the first time in Ohio at the Hebron State Fish Hatchery in Licking County as part of a pilot program.