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Whether you are a resident of Ohio, non-resident, fishing Lake Erie for
the year or just the day of your charter, you will need an Ohio Fishing
License.
Fishing License Requirements
-A fishing license is required to take fish, frogs, or turtles from Ohio
waters.
-Persons fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes,
or reservoirs to and from which fish do not migrate, are not required to
have a license to take fish, but must have one to take frogs or turtles.
-Persons fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes,
or reservoirs that are open to public fishing through an agreement or
lease with the Division of Wildlife are required to have a fishing
license.
-Anglers must have their license in their
possession while fishing and must show the license to anyone on request.
OHIO
FISHING LICENSES ARE AVAILABLE ON-LINE BY CLICKING HERE!
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LICENSES ARE VALID FROM
MARCH 1, 2007, TO FEBRUARY 28, 2008. |
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Resident Fishing License |
$19.00
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For persons age 16 through 65 who have
resided in Ohio for the past 6 months. |
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Resident Senior Fishing License |
$10.00
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For persons age 66 and older born on or
after January 1, 1938 who have resided in Ohio for the past 6
months. |
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One-Day Fishing License |
$11.00
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For residents and nonresidents the One-Day
Fishing License may be exchanged for credit towards the purchase
of an annual fishing license (minus writing fee). Good for date
of purchase only. |
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Annual Nonresident License |
$40.00
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3-Day Nonresident Tourist's License |
$19.00
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A reissued license may be obtained
from any license vendor for a fishing license that has been
lost, stolen, or destroyed. |
$3.00
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All above costs include
a $1.00 writing fee. |
Free Licenses
Qualified residents born on or before December 31,
1937 can obtain a free license at any license outlet or online.
The following Ohio residents are also eligible for
a free license, but must submit a formal application (Form DNR 9032),
which is available online or by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE:
Persons who are physically disabled and require
the assistance of another person to fish Residents of state and county
institutions Holders of “Veteran” license plates displaying the
international wheelchair symbol Certain veterans who are permanently
disabled Former prisoners of war
License Exemptions
A fishing license is not required of persons who
are:
Less than 16 years of age Giving assistance to an
angler who is physically disabled, provided the two persons together are
using only one line Fishing in a private pond Fishing on land and water
which they or their parents own Fishing on land and water where 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) Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on
annual leave or furlough On May 6 & 7, 2006, any Ohio resident may fish
without a license as part of Free Fishing Days.
Visit the Ohio Division of Wildlife for more information!
Ohio Division of Wildlife Information Line:
1-800-WILDLIFE (1-800-945-3543)
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