Free fishing this weekend on Ohio’s public waters

April 28, 2009 at 1:05p.m.

COLUMBUS — Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” on Saturday and Sunday.

For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state’s public waters without having to buy a fishing license, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

During the rest of the year, anglers 16 and older are required to have a valid fishing license. An Ohio fishing license is $19 a year for residents.