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Ohio offers Free Fishing Days statewide on June 14-15

Ohio residents can fish for free on June 14 and 15 without a license, thanks to the state’s annual Free Fishing Days.

By Mount Vernon News reports | Apr 26, 2025

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Ohio fish hatcheries hold open houses

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has announced that the public will have the opportunity to visit state fish hatcheries this year during open houses. These free events are designed to educate visitors about fish production.

By Mount Vernon News | Mar 12, 2024

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ODNR will release trout at Ariel-Foundation Park

By Mount Vernon News | Feb 24, 2024

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has selected Ariel-Foundation Park as one of the stocking locations for the release of rainbow trout. The aim of these releases is to ensure high angler success and harvest.

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ODNR stocked lakes in Knox with more than 238,000 fish

By Bob Pepalis | Jan 25, 2023

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked more than 238,000 fish in Knox County in 2022 at Knox Lake and Ariel-Foundation Park.

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Fishing the changes of seasons

By Jeffrey Walters | Sep 28, 2022

In Ohio, the change of weather happens quickly, sometimes too quickly.

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Winners announced for 'Keepin' It Reel' youth fishing tournament

By Knox County Park District | Jul 27, 2022

The Knox County Park District has named four winners of its “Keepin’ it Reel, Igniting a Spark for Mental Health Awareness” youth fishing tournament.

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Hands-on boater training offered on Buckeye Lake

By Staff reports | Jul 23, 2022

Knox County residents have many choices when it comes to spending their summer weekends and free time in search of recreation. If you are a water and boating enthusiast, one water-recreation spot is only 36 miles away at Buckeye Lake.

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ODNR issues updates fishing license rules, prices for 2022-23 season

By Staff reports | Apr 26, 2022

Effective March 1, 2022, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued an updated set of fishing regulations in effect until Feb. 28, 2023.

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Ohio's new tech trains anglers, tracks their success

By Staff reports | Mar 29, 2022

Two online systems are promising to enhance the experience of Ohio anglers this fishing season.

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Youth virtual fishing tournaments registrations under way

By Submission | Mar 29, 2022

The annual youth virtual fishing tournament series hosted by the Knox County Park District, Kokosing Valley Jr Anglers, and THR Creekside Home Inspection is currently taking tournament registrations.

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A big catch: Fall fishing opportunities abound in Ohio, Knox County

By Lucien Kisch | Oct 15, 2021

As the calendar has flipped to October and the fall season begins to settle in, fall fishing season in Ohio is also getting under way. The state offers some of the best, and perhaps most overlooked, fall fishing opportunities in the country, with Knox County being no exception.

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Fishing tips for muskellunge

By Staff reports | Jul 6, 2021

Muskellunge, typically referred to as “muskie,” are stocked in 10 reservoirs in Ohio as well as various other lakes.

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Knox County Park District holds virtual fishing tournaments for youth ages 7–18

By Andy Nghiem | May 2, 2021

The Knox County Park District has teamed up with Ariel-Foundation Park to hold virtual fishing tournaments for 2021.

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Fishing tips for largemouth bass in Ohio

By Andy Nghiem | May 2, 2021

Ohio features many ponds, streams, rivers, inland lakes and reservoirs where residents and visiting tourists can enjoy an opportunity to catch largemouth bass.

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Deadline approaching to register for Kokosing Yak and Cast for Bass tournament

By Savannah Howe | Apr 19, 2021

The deadline to register for the Kokosing Yak and Cast for Bass fishing tournament is fast approaching.

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Knox County Parks looks forward to another successful virtual Youth Fishing Tournament

By Savannah Howe | Apr 1, 2021

The Knox County Park District is calling all anglers-in-training to participate in the second annual Youth Fishing Tournament, again hosted virtually.

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Big fish, sharp teeth: Ohio becomes the Walleye State each spring

By David Beasley | Mar 21, 2021

In the springtime, Ohio is not the Buckeye State for some people. It’s the Walleye State.

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Area lake fishing report

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2021

Buckeye Lake fishing report: Saugeye are being caught on stick baits (Smithwicks) and by jigging with Twister Tails (chartreuse and white).

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Knox Lake dam improvements, warmer weather will improve fishing outlook

By David Beasley | Mar 10, 2021

Anglers on Knox Lake may have to wait for more than warm weather before they start reeling in the big ones.

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State urges Ohio anglers to review regulations before fishing

By David Beasley | Mar 10, 2021

The weather is warming, the ice is melting and it’s finally time to go fishing.