Best places to take kids fishing in NE Ohio

Danielle Langenfeld
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Best places to take kids fishing in NE Ohio

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(WJW) – Fishing can be an amazing opportunity for a family to bond and step outside for some fresh air, but any parent knows a frustrated child can quickly turn a well-intentioned bonding moment into…well, a disaster.

But, one way to (hopefully) prevent meltdowns of disappointment is to actually catch fish! A feat any seasoned fisherman (or woman) knows isn’t always easy.

To help, this spring, the Ohio Division of Wildlife will be releasing 85,000 rainbow trout into 95 Ohio public lakes and ponds.

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“Fishing for catchable-sized trout is a great way to introduce young people to the outdoors,” said wildlife officials.

Before being released, the rainbow trout are raised at state fish hatcheries and measure 10-13 inches when they’re put into the wild.

“Trout releases are designed for high angler success and harvest,” said wildlife officials in a post to Facebook. “To give as many anglers as possible a chance to reel in these feisty fish.”

The releases take place March through May.

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According to officials, some of the most popular fishing locations are:

  • Central Ohio: Antrim Lake, Whetstone Park, Heritage Park Pond, Sunbury Upground Reservoir, and Delaware State Park Pond

  • Northwest Ohio: East Harbor State Park Pond, Giertz Lake, Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center Pond, Olander Lake, Pearson Metropark Ponds, and Sleepy Hollow Park Pond

  • Northeast Ohio: Beartown Lake, Brushwood Lake, Little Turtle Pond, Munroe Falls Lake, Rowland Nature Preserve Lake, and Westlake Nature Center Pond

  • Southeast Ohio: Buckeye Park Lake, Forked Run, Penrod Lake, Rose Lake, St. Clairsville Reservoir, Turkey Creek Lake, and Yoctangee Park Lake

  • Southwest Ohio: Adams Lake, Caesar Creek Youth Pond, Cowan Lake Youth Pond, Home of the Brave Park Pond, Rocky Fork State Park Beach Pond, Rush Run Lake, and Sycamore State Park Pond

You can find more information and locations, here.

 

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