Releases start March 11 and continue through mid-May
COLUMBUS, OH - Public fishing opportunities will be enhanced this spring when more than 80,700 rainbow trout, each measuring 10 to 13 inches long, are released into 48 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; anglers are reminded that the daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout.
Some locations will feature special, youth-only angler events on the day of the scheduled releases. Anglers age 16 and older must have an Ohio fishing license to fish the state's public waters. Once the youth-only events have concluded, all other anglers may fish.
The 2011-2012 fishing license can be purchased now and is required on March 1. An annual resident fishing license costs $19 and is valid through February 29, 2012. A one-day fishing license is available and may be purchased for $11 by residents or non-residents. The one-day license may also be redeemed for credit towards purchase of an annual fishing license.
Ohio residents born on or before December 31, 1937 may obtain a free fishing license where licenses are sold. Persons age 66 and older who were born on or after January 1, 1938, and have resided in Ohio for the past six months, are eligible to purchase the reduced cost resident senior license for $10.
Additional information about spring trout releases is available by calling toll-free 1-800-WILDLIFE. Information is also available from Division of Wildlife district offices in Akron, Athens, Columbus, Findlay, and Xenia.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at ohiodnr.com.
EDITORS NOTE - Following is a complete list of spring trout releases:
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Lake
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County
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Date/Notes
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ADAMS LAKE
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ADAMS
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3/18/2011
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ANTRIM PARK LAKE
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FRANKLIN
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4/22/2011
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ASHLEY UPGROUND
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DELAWARE
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5/7/2011 (youth only 10am - 1pm)
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BARNESVILLE RES. #3
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BELMONT
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3/24/2011
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BELMONT LAKE
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BELMONT
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3/18/2011
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BLUE LIME STONE PARK
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DELAWARE
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4/1/2011
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CANAL FULTON (OH CANAL #4)
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STARK
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4/30/2011 (youth only 8am - 11am)
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CENCI PARK POND
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FAIRFIELD
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4/9/2011 (youth only 10am - 11:30pm)
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CLARK LAKE
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CLARK
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4/1/2011
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DAVIS
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AUGLAIZE
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4/21/2011
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DELTA RESERVOIR #2
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FULTON
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3/31/2011
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DOW LAKE
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ATHENS
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3/31/2011
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EAST HARBOR STATE PARK POND
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OTTAWA
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4/23/2011
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EYMAN PARK PONDS
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FAYETTE
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4/30/2011 (youth only)
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FOREST HILL POND
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CUYAHOGA
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4/1/2011
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FORKED RUN STATE PARK LAKE
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MEIGS
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3/24/2011
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GIERTZ LAKE
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HANCOCK
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5/7/2011
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HINCKLEY LAKE
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MEDINA
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4/14/2011
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JACKSON CITY RESERVOIR
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JACKSON
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4/23/2011
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JEFFERSON LAKE
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JEFFERSON
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4/8/2011
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LITTLE TURTLE POND
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SUMMIT
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4/16/2011 (youth only 9am - 2pm)
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MCKARNS LAKE
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WILLIAMS
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4/21/2011
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MILL CREEK LAKE
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MAHONING
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4/21/2011
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MONROE LAKE
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MONROE
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3/17/2011
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MT. GILEAD STATE PARK LAKE
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MORROW
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4/8/2011
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NEW LEXINGTON RESERVOIR
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PERRY
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3/11/2011
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OLANDER LAKE
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LUCAS
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4/30/2011
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PEARSON METRO PARK
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LUCAS
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4/16/2011
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PUNDERSON LAKE
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GEAUGA
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4/16/2011 (youth only 9am - Noon)
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QUARRY PARK POND
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MARION
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3/25/2011
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ROCKY FORK LAKE
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HIGHLAND
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4/2/2011 (youth only 1pm - 4pm)
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ROSE LAKE
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HOCKING
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4/22/2011
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RUSH RUN LAKE
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PREBLE
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3/25/2011
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SCHOONOVER LAKE
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ALLEN
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4/14/2011
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SHADOW LAKE
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CUYAHOGA
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4/1/2011
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SHELBY RESERVOIR #3
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RICHLAND
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3/31/2011
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SILVER CREEK LAKE
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SUMMIT
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4/15/2011
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STONELICK LAKE
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CLERMONT
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3/26/2011 (youth only 11am - 3pm)
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SUNBURY
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DELAWARE
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5/7/2011 (youth only 9am - 2pm)
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SYCAMORE STATE PARK LAKE
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MONTGOMERY
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3/24/2011
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TIMBER RIDGE LAKE
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LAWRENCE
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3/31/2011
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TURKEY CREEK LAKE
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SCIOTO
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4/30/2011
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VAN WERT RESERVOIR #1
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VAN WERT
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4/30/2011 (youth only)
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VESUVIUS LAKE
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LAWRENCE
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4/14/2011
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WEST LAKE RECREATION CENTER
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CUYAHOGA
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4/1/2011
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WHITE STAR QUARRY
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SANDUSKY
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4/23/2011
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WOLF RUN STATE PARK LAKE
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NOBLE
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3/17/2011
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YOCTANGEE PARK LAKE
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ROSS
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3/26/2011 (youth only)
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For further information, contact:
Rich Carter, ODNR Division of Wildlife, District 1
614. 644. 3925
Mike Wilkerson, ODNR, Division of Wildlife, District 2
419. 424. 5000
Phil Hillman, ODNR Division of Wildlife, District 3
330. 644. 2293
Tim Parrett, ODNR Division of Wildlife, District 4
740. 589. 9930
Doug Maloney, ODNR Division of Wildlife, District 5
937. 372. 9261
Vicki Ervin, ODNR Division of Wildlife
614. 265. 6325
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Communications
614. 265. 6860