When you purchase a fishing license, you're helping to protect, preserve and enhance the sport of fishing for today and for generations to come.

License fees help pay for fishery and hatchery management, habitat development and protection, endangered species programs, fishing and conservation education, lake maps and other publications, and many other valuable programs. 

Fishing licenses for your state can be obtained from the link(s) below.

• Fishing License Information
• Buy Your OH Fishing License Online
• Ohio fishing licenses may be purchased online, through a participating vendor or by downloading and mailing in the license application.

Fishing Regulations

• State Fishing Regulations
• Site-Specific Fishing Regulations
• Ohio River Fishing Regulations and License Agreements