Fishing

Fishing in Ohio

Discover 75 state parks offering fishing in Ohio

🐟 Ohio Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $25
Non-Resident Annual $51
Youth Under 16 free
Senior 66+: $10
Saltwater Lake Erie permit extra
🎉 Free Fishing Days Free Fishing Days in May/June

Valid January 1–February 28 of following year.

Official Ohio Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Ohio State Parks with Fishing

Welcome sign at A.W. Marion State Park

A.W. Marion State Park

+5 Mountain Biking Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Trail at Adams Lake State Park

Adams Lake State Park

+8 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Alum Creek Dam Spillway and Tainter gates at Alum Creek State Park

Alum Creek State Park

+16 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Disc Golf Jet Skiing Water Skiing Golfing Paddling RV Biking
Lake at sunset at Barkcamp State Park

Barkcamp State Park

+9 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Ice Skating Golfing Kayaking RV
Thomas J. Malone Covered Bridge at Beaver Creek State Park

Beaver Creek State Park

+9 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Sledding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Public beach area viewed from across Cutler Lake at Blue Rock State Park

Blue Rock State Park

+7 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir as seen from the boat launch at West Branch State Park

Brush Creek State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
Marina at Buck Creek State Park

Buck Creek State Park

+12 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sledding Hunting Disc Golf Golfing RV Biking
People looking out over the water at Buckeye Lake State Park

Buckeye Lake State Park

+9 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Ice Skating Hunting Sailing Golfing RV
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Bur Oak State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Ice Fishing Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Deer at the edge of the lake at Burr Oak State Park

Burr Oak State Park

+7 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV
waterfalls at Caesar Creek State Park

Caesar Creek State Park

+10 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
Catawba Island State Park (Ohio)

Catawba Island State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve (Ohio)

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
Cowan Lake State Park (Ohio)

Cowan Lake State Park

+14 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Sailing Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
picnic table by the water at Deer Creek State Park

Deer Creek State Park

+3 Disc Golf Golfing RV
Kayak and canoe launch at Dillon State Park on a cloudy day

Dillon State Park

+14 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Sledding Paddleboarding Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Overview of William H. Harsha Lake at East Fork State Park

East Fork State Park

+9 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
trees on the edge of the lake at East Harbor State Park

East Harbor State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Ice Skating Hunting RV Winter Sports Biking
Findlay State Park (Ohio)

Findlay State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Ice Fishing Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Winter Sports Biking
Picnic table by the lake at Findley State Park

Findley State Park

+7 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Disc Golf Golfing RV Biking
The beach at Forked Run State Park

Forked Run State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Snowmobiling Sledding Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV
Jetty through a hole in the ice at Geneva State Park

Geneva State Park

+8 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Hunting Paddling RV Winter Sports
Sunset over Grand Lake St Marys State Park in Ohio.

Grand Lake St Marys State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Sunset over the water at Guilford Lake State Park.

Guilford Lake State Park

+6 Picnicking Ice Fishing Ice Skating Hunting RV Winter Sports
Harrison Lake State Park welcome sign

Harrison Lake State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Paddling RV Winter Sports
lighthouse behind the beach at Headlands Beach State Park

Headlands Beach State Park

+9 Photography Picnicking Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Hunting Paddling RV Winter Sports
boat on the water at Hueston Woods State Park at sunset

Hueston Woods State Park

+11 Photography Picnicking Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Hunting Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
Welcome sign at Independence Dam State Park

Independence Dam State Park
bench overlooking the jetty at Indian Lake State Park

Indian Lake State Park

+10 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Ice Fishing Jet Skiing Kayaking Canoeing Educational Programs RV Biking
Wild turkey walking through the woods at Jefferson Lake State Park

Jefferson Lake State Park

+10 Picnicking Horseback Riding Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Ice Skating Kayaking Canoeing RV Winter Sports Biking
Pike Lake State Park welcome sign

Jesse Owens State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
waterfall at john bryan state park in ohio

John Bryan State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
Kelleys Island State Park (Ohio)

Kelleys Island State Park

+6 Mountain Biking Ice Fishing Golfing Kayaking Winter Sports Biking
Aerial view of Kiser Lake State Park

Kiser Lake State Park

+13 Picnicking Bird Watching Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Scuba Diving Sailing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Winter Sports
boat on the edge of the water at Lake Alma State Park

Lake Alma State Park

+6 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Ice Fishing Ice Skating RV Winter Sports
trees reflecting off the calm water at Lake Hope State Park

Lake Hope State Park

+12 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating RV Winter Sports Biking
Welcome sign at Lake Logan State Park

Lake Logan State Park

+9 Picnicking Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Hunting Water Skiing Paddling RV Winter Sports
Bridge at Lake Loramie State Park

Lake Loramie State Park

+9 Snowmobiling Sledding Disc Golf Water Skiing Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Cloudy day at Lake Milton State Park

Lake Milton State Park

+14 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Biking
Flock of geese on the water at Lake White State Park

Lake White State Park

+9 Picnicking Bird Watching Sledding Disc Golf Jet Skiing Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV
trees on the edge of the river at Little Miami State Park in autumn.

Little Miami State Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
Partial panorama from Madison Lake State Park

Madison Lake State Park

+8 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV
view of Malabar Farm State Park from a hill in the distance

Malabar Farm State Park

+3 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing
The Maumee River as taken from Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Grand Rapids, Ohio.

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

+5 Bird Watching Hunting Kayaking Canoeing RV
picture of the bay from the edge of the water at Maumee Bay State Park

Maumee Bay State Park

+11 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Bird Watching Cross Country Skiing Sledding Ice Skating Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV Winter Sports
Mentor Headlands Beach SP (Ohio)

Mentor Headlands Beach SP

+2 Hunting Biking
Aerial photograph of Middle Bass Island State Park

Middle Bass Island State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling RV
aerial photograph of Mosquito Lake State Park

Mosquito Lake State Park

+16 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Stargazing Snowmobiling Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Winter Sports Biking
Mt Gilead State Park (Ohio)

Mt Gilead State Park

+16 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Sledding Ice Skating Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling RV Winter Sports Biking
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Muskingum River State Park

+1 Canoeing
Aerial photograph of North Bass Island State Park

North Bass Island State Park

+6 Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Hunting Kayaking Canoeing
Welcome sign at Oak Point State Park

Oak Point State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV
The marina at Paint Creek State Park

Paint Creek State Park

+6 Picnicking Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing RV Biking
Pike Lake State Park welcome sign

Pike Lake State Park

+5 Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Canoeing RV
Trees reflecting in the water at Portage Lakes State Park

Portage Lakes State Park

+9 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Sailing Kayaking Canoeing RV
boardwalk to the water at Punderson State Park

Punderson State Park

+4 Disc Golf Golfing RV Winter Sports
Lily pads floating on the water at Pymatuning State Park

Pymatuning State Park

+2 Picnicking Ice Fishing
Harry Bartlett Stewart Property, located at the center of Quail Hollow State Park

Quail Hollow State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Photography Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching RV Biking
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve (Ohio)

Rockbridge State Nature Preserve

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
Aerial photograph of the western end of Rocky Fork Lake in Rocky Fork State Park

Rocky Fork State Park

+7 Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Sailing Kayaking RV
Salt Fork State Park autumn

Salt Fork State Park

+5 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Horseback Riding Bird Watching RV
a bridge in front of the lake at Scioto Trail State Park

Scioto Trail State Park

+8 Horseback Riding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
aerial photograph of a lake at Shawnee State Park in winter

Shawnee State Park (Ohio)

+4 Picnicking Kayaking Canoeing RV
Put-in-Bay sign at South Bass Island State Park

South Bass Island State Park

+2 Kayaking RV
Stonelick Lake at Stonelick State Park in Clermont County, Ohio.

Stonelick State Park

+7 Wildlife Watching Picnicking Paddleboarding Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
Dow Lake at Strouds Run State park in Athens County Ohio

Strouds Run State Park

+3 Bird Watching Water Skiing RV
Wolf Creek in Sycamore State Park

Sycamore State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV
Public beach area viewed from across Cutler Lake at Blue Rock State Park

Tappan Lake State Park

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking
Pine Lake at Tar Hollow State Park

Tar Hollow State Park

+6 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV
pond at Tinkers Creek State Park in evening sunlight

Tinkers Creek State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Stargazing Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir as seen from the boat launch at West Branch State Park

West Branch State Park

+2 Horseback Riding Ice Fishing
Park bench overlooking the lake at Wingfoot Lake State Park

Wingfoot Lake State Park

+4 Picnicking Bird Watching RV Biking
Wolf Run Lake, a reservoir in Wolf Run State Park, Ohio, USA

Wolf Run State Park

+5 Picnicking Bird Watching Kayaking Canoeing RV
Zaleski State Forest (Ohio)

Zaleski State Forest

+13 Picnicking Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Ice Fishing Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking Paddling Winter Sports Biking

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❓ Fishing in Ohio — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Ohio state parks?

Yes — fishing in Ohio state parks generally requires a valid Ohio fishing license. A resident annual license costs $25, and a non-resident annual license costs $51. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Ohio?

Yes — Ohio offers free fishing days when no license is required (Free Fishing Days in May/June). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Ohio agency before your trip.

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