04-29-2004, 02:47 AM
Species List and Minimum Lengths To Obtain “Fish Ohio” Recognition
Brown Trout – 25 inches; Carp – 26 inches; Channel Catfish – 26 inches; Crappie – 13 inches; Flathead Catfish – 35 inches; Freshwater Drum – 22 inches; Hybrid Striped Bass – 21 inches; Largemouth Bass – 21 inches; Muskie – 36 inches; Northern Pike – 32 inches; Rainbow Trout – 28 inches; Rock Bass – 10 inches; Saugeye – 21 inches; Smallmouth Bass – 20 inches; Sunfish – 9 inches; Walleye – 28 inches; White Bass – 16 inches; Yellow Perch – 13 inches.
For Further Information Contact:
Vicki Ervin, ODNR Division of Wildlife
(614) 265-6325
-or-
Jane Beathard, ODNR Media Relations
(610) 265-6860
Each angler with a qualifying “Fish Ohio” catch receives a certificate and lapel pin. The 2003 pin featured a channel catfish; the 2004 pin will display a walleye. There is also a Master Angler category for individuals who catch four “Fish Ohio” qualifying fish in a single year. The Master Angler pin is like the “Fish Ohio” pin, except it is gold in color.
Anyone interested in submitting an entry in the “Fish Ohio” program should fill out an application.
Forms are available by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE or at the Fish Ohio web page
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Brown Trout – 25 inches; Carp – 26 inches; Channel Catfish – 26 inches; Crappie – 13 inches; Flathead Catfish – 35 inches; Freshwater Drum – 22 inches; Hybrid Striped Bass – 21 inches; Largemouth Bass – 21 inches; Muskie – 36 inches; Northern Pike – 32 inches; Rainbow Trout – 28 inches; Rock Bass – 10 inches; Saugeye – 21 inches; Smallmouth Bass – 20 inches; Sunfish – 9 inches; Walleye – 28 inches; White Bass – 16 inches; Yellow Perch – 13 inches.
For Further Information Contact:
Vicki Ervin, ODNR Division of Wildlife
(614) 265-6325
-or-
Jane Beathard, ODNR Media Relations
(610) 265-6860
Each angler with a qualifying “Fish Ohio” catch receives a certificate and lapel pin. The 2003 pin featured a channel catfish; the 2004 pin will display a walleye. There is also a Master Angler category for individuals who catch four “Fish Ohio” qualifying fish in a single year. The Master Angler pin is like the “Fish Ohio” pin, except it is gold in color.
Anyone interested in submitting an entry in the “Fish Ohio” program should fill out an application.
Forms are available by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE or at the Fish Ohio web page
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