Ohio Hunting & Fishing

Ohio surprises many hunters with the quality of its whitetail hunting, producing trophy bucks that rival the famous Midwest states thanks to fertile farmland and well-managed public ground. Hunting guides in Ohio work the eastern hill country and the agricultural plains, while the state's growing wild turkey flock and waterfowl along Lake Erie marshes round out the calendar.

Fishing in Ohio is dominated by Lake Erie, often called the walleye capital of the world. Charters out of ports like Port Clinton and Lorain chase enormous walleye and yellow perch, while the lake's tributaries draw fall steelhead runs that have built a passionate fishery. Inland reservoirs and the Ohio River add largemouth, smallmouth, crappie, and catfish. With trophy deer ground and the best walleye lake on earth, Ohio offers a strong all-season draw.