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Thousands of anglers received

Fish Ohio recognition in 2023
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In 2023, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded
10,166 Fish Ohio pins to successful anglers with qualifying catches. These trophy fish join more
than 410,000 catches recognized since 1976 in the Fish Ohio program. In 2022, the program
recognized 9,723 qualifying catches.
The Fish Ohio program celebrates amazing catches of 25 species of fish. Those who reel in
36’ ’20 PURSUIT 365 DC. Embark on unforgettable freshwater a qualifying catch receive the commemorative Fish Ohio pin for their first entry and a Master
adventures with this pristine cruiser, boasting one owner Angler pin for catching qualifiers of four different species in the same year. Last year, 964
since new and always stored in freshwater. Powered by triple
Yamaha F300NCA engines with only 227 hours, this vessel anglers were awarded a Master Angler pin.
offers unparalleled performance and reliability. Loaded with 41’ ’94 SILVERTON AFT CABIN. Small on price, big on
notable options and upgrades, including a Panda generator, living! This well-cared-for aft cabin features two staterooms/ Apply now for 2024 Fish Ohio recognition
AC/heat, extended swim platform, and foredeck sunpad, two heads! Large galley/dinette and salon. Full-width aft
this boat ensures maximum comfort on the water. The helm deck includes wet bar and hardtop with full enclosure!
AC, white Stamoid hardtop enclosure, and dual Garmin 8616 Call Mike at 419-344-7518 or visit our website at www. Applications for a Fish Ohio pin and
XSV GPS/chart plotters enhance navigation capabilities. Key WaypointMarineSales.com (324) minimum length requirements
features include black bottom paint, a spacious cockpit with are found at fishohio.gov.
seating for all, a well-equipped galley, and luxurious cabin
amenities such as a separate stall shower, TV/DVD, and The Fish Ohio pin for 2023
sleeping accommodations for four. Don’t miss your chance depicted a walleye. This
to own this exceptional cruiser ready for your next adventure. year, the pin will feature a
$489,900.00. For more details, contact our Sales Department longear sunfish.
at 419-433-5798 or at sales@southshoremarine.com. (324)
“It’s wonderful to see
thousands of anglers
participate in the Fish
Ohio program,” ODNR
42’ ’86 CHRIS CRAFT 426 CATALINA. One of Chris Craft’s Division of Wildlife Chief
most popular luxury live-aboard! This boat is clean with many Kendra Wecker said.
modern upgrades and appointments! Bridge and aft deck “We’re happy to add
Hardtops with enclosures give this boat comfortable added extra some excitement for
40’ ‘99 SEA RAY 400 SUNDANCER. T/Mercruiser 7.4L MPI living space! Call Mike at 419-344-7518 or visit our website at
Horizon’s /380hp. Loaded and CLEAN! Generator, BOW www.WaypointMarineSales.com (324) people when they go fishing
THRUSTER, new canvas, electronics, sleeps 6, hot water and spend time outdoors
2 heads with showers, (1 enclosed), always heat stored, with friends and family. We’re
serviced, anchor windlass, fresh bottom paint, wet bar with looking forward to another
ice maker, full size refrigerator, cherry interior trim, Vac-U-
Flush heads and so much more. Can be viewed through out amazing year of Fish Ohio in 2024.”
the off season with an appointment. Call for additional details. Lake Erie: Lake Erie had the most
$134,900.00! Battery Park Boat Sales & Brokerage Toll 419- Fish Ohio submissions of all public waters in
462-9531, 419-625-6142 (324)
2023. Lake Erie is a terrific spot to catch a Fish Ohio-qualifying walleye, as well as many
other species. The “Walleye Capital of the World” has a strong population lake-wide. In 2023,
anglers caught 1,488 Fish Ohio walleye that measured a minimum of at least 28 inches long.
Lake Erie’s largest Fish Ohio walleye from 2023 was an impressive 34 inches.
In addition, participating anglers reeled in smallmouth bass (23¾ inches), steelhead trout
We’re looking for good clean boats (35 inches), and yellow perch (15½ inches) of impressive sizes from Lake Erie in 2023. Find
to add to our sales inventory! Lake Erie fishing resources at wildohio.gov.
Fish Ohio records show that largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and saugeye are
Center Consoles • Sport Cruisers four of the most popular sport fish at inland lakes across the Buckeye State. A largemouth
Jet Skis • Jet Boats bass longer than 20 inches, a saugeye longer than 21 inches, a channel catfish longer than 26
High Performance • Motor Yachts inches, or a crappie longer than 13 inches qualify for Fish Ohio status. Increase your odds of
catching a Fish Ohio-qualifying fish at one of the top lakes listed below.
Largemouth bass: Largemouth bass are aggressive predators that can grow to large sizes
WE BROKER RESULTS! in Ohio’s lakes and reservoirs, making them a popular sport fish. The top three inland lake
destinations for Fish Ohio largemouth bass in 2023 were Nimisila Reservoir (Summit County),
Portage Lakes (Summit County), and Mosquito Creek Lake (Trumbull County).
Call Dave Selz extends beyond the rear edge of the eye. It has an appetite for frogs, crayfish, large insects,
This species has a dark stripe that extends down the side of its body, and the mouth
419-625-6142 and other fish. Artificial lure presentations that mimic these prey items may elicit a strike. A
few anglers at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area and Chippewa Lake reported catching trophy
largemouth bass longer than 26 inches in 2023.
Saugeye: A hybrid between a walleye and a sauger, saugeye are stocked in more than

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