Ohio Fishing License
Issued by Ohio Division of Wildlife
Fishing in Ohio
Ohio's Lake Erie is the walleye capital of the world — the western basin from Toledo to Sandusky produces millions of walleye and yellow perch every year. Spring Maumee and Sandusky river runs draw anglers from across the country. The Ohio River gives up sauger, saugeye, and big blue cats. Mosquito Lake and Pymatuning grow trophy walleye. Inland, the Mad and Clear Fork Mohican rivers run wild brown trout. Smallmouth fishing on the Ohio's Lake Erie tributaries is excellent.
License Types & Fees
| License | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident 1-Year License | $25.00 |
| Resident 1-Day License | $14.00 |
| Resident 1-Year Upgrade from 1-Day Credit applied from a previously purchased 1-day license | $12.00 |
| Resident 3-Year License | $72.11 |
| Resident 5-Year License | $120.18 |
| Resident 10-Year License | $240.36 |
| Resident Lifetime License | $599.04 |
| Resident Senior 1-Year | $10.00 |
| Resident Senior 3-Year | $27.04 |
| Resident Senior 5-Year | $45.07 |
| Resident Senior Lifetime | $84.24 |
| Resident Youth Lifetime License Must be purchased before 16th birthday | $430.56 |
| Non-Resident 1-Year License | $76.96 |
| Non-Resident 1-Day License | $27.04 |
| Non-Resident 3-Day License | $52.00 |
| Non-Resident 1-Year Upgrade from 1-Day | $49.92 |
| Ohio Conservation Card (plastic) Optional hard-card version of the license | $4.00 |
| Duplicate License Free reprints available at wildohio.gov | $4.00 |
Fees are subject to change. Confirm current pricing on the Ohio Division of Wildlife website before purchasing.
Anglers under 16 fish without a license. Annual licenses are valid 365 days from purchase. Multi-year licenses (3/5/10-year) lock in rates and waive transaction fees, residents only — permits and stamps must still be renewed annually. Disabled veterans and former POWs qualify for free 5-year licenses.
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