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Monday, April 21, 2025

Lake Erie Poised for Another Year of Excellent Fishing Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2025 fishing season to offer continued world-class catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can expect a

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Boating News, Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Lake Erie, ODNR, Ohio

Thursday, January 23, 2025

ODNR Urges Boaters to Prioritize Safety When Purchasing Life Jackets As boaters eagerly prepare for the upcoming “Boat Show Season,” to discover the latest in watersports gear, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone of the critical importance of wearing a properly fitted, U.S. Coast

by: Karina Cheung

tags: Applicable Everywhere, Boating Safety, Children, Coast Guard, Dept of Natural Resources, Life Jacket, Off Season

Saturday, January 11, 2025

ODNR Emphasizes ‘No Ice is Safe Ice’ for Winter Recreation Safety With winter settling across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that “No Ice is Safe Ice” as part of its ongoing commitment to safety and education. Frozen lakes, ponds, and rivers may

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Natural Resource, Off Season, Out of Harm's Way, safety

Monday, March 20, 2023

COLUMBUS, OH – The 10.15-pound smallmouth bass caught in the Ontario, Canada waters of Lake Erie in November 2022 was a 16-year-old female, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The record fish is the only known 10-pound smallmouth bass caught in a Great Lakes state or province. On

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Great Lakes

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Have questions about fishing in Michigan and 2023 fishing regulations? Check out these upcoming virtual “Conversations & Coffee” events, focusing on fisheries management around the state, to get answers and talk with Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries staff. These events cover local and statewide

by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Michigan

Monday, January 23, 2023

Columbus, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife stocked 52.3 million fish of 11 species in Ohio waters throughout 2022. Fish were stocked during spring, summer, and fall at 203 locations statewide. The total represents a 15% increase over the annual production and stocking goal of 44 million

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Ohio

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Anglers will soon benefit from the 624,205 fish, which collectively weighed 7.8 tons, that were stocked by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at 85 locations across the state. “It was another outstanding fall fish stocking season that will provide enhanced fishing opportunities throughout Michigan,” said DNR

by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Michigan

Friday, October 28, 2022

Columbus, OH – School districts, universities, non-profits, and other eligible organizations are invited to apply for $500,000 in boating safety education grants distributed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). “We want to make sure everyone in Ohio has a fun and safe boating experience,” said ODNR

by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources

tags: Community Outreach, Dept of Natural Resources

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Fish hatchery infrastructure and maintenance and fisheries survey vessel modernization efforts will benefit from the state budget recently approved for fiscal year 2023. The budget includes $30 million for fish hatchery infrastructure improvements and $4 million to replace an outdated Great Lakes survey vessel – all of which are

by: Ed Eisch

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Financing, Michigan

Sunday, June 19, 2022

The DNR's Lake Superior Fisheries Management Team has finalized updated reports based on 2021 surveys and uploaded them onto our Lake Superior Management Reports webpage. We reported survey results from five different surveys conducted on the R/V Hack Noyes throughout Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay, updated the creel reports with

tags: Dept of Natural Resources, Fishing, Lake Superior, Wisconsin

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