Ohio

A nonresident annual fishing license in Ohio costs $50.96. For comparison, Ohio residents pay $25.00. Short-term options: 1 Day Nonresident: $14.00; 3 Day Nonresident: $25.00. The license year runs 365 days from purchase.

Purchase your Ohio fishing license online at https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/Home. Valid ID; HuntFish OH app available; multi-year licenses available. Licenses are administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Division of Wildlife.

Under 16 exempt; Residents 66+ $10; Senior lifetime $84.24. Always check the official Ohio website for the most current exemption details and any additional categories that may qualify.

No separate trout stamp; all-species license covers everything; multi-year options available (3/5/10-year and lifetime). Be sure to purchase any required stamps or endorsements before heading out, as they are often checked during enforcement.

Fishing seasons in Ohio: Year-round for most species; specific seasons for sauger and walleye in some waters. Bag limits: Walleye: 6/day; Bass: 5/day; Sauger: 6/day; Crappie: 30/day; check regulations. Always consult the current Ohio fishing regulations for the most up-to-date season dates and limits, as they can change annually.

Lake Erie has specific daily bag limits; Ohio River regulations may differ from inland waters. For the complete set of rules including gear restrictions, size limits, and special waters, visit the official Ohio fish and wildlife website.

Ohio has the following border water or reciprocal agreements: Lake Erie shared with Michigan/Pennsylvania/New York/Canada; Ohio River with Kentucky/West Virginia/Indiana. Virginia is not directly included in these agreements, so a standard nonresident license is required.

For the most current regulations, license prices, and season dates, visit the official Ohio fishing page at https://ohiodnr.gov/discover-and-learn/safety-conservation/about-odnr/wildlife/fishing/fishing-license-information. To purchase a license online, visit https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/Home.