Fishing Licenses | Ohio Department Of Natural Resources

2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. G-1, Columbus, OH 43229

Eligibility

Ages 16 and older must have a license to fish, but exemptions apply to those under age 16, individuals giving assistance to a physically disabled person, individuals fishing in a private pond, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces on annual leave or furlough.

Required documents

Driver's license or Social Security number.

Hours

Varies by vendor site.

(614) 265-6300

Voice

(855) 764-3474

Voice - voice | 1 or 3 day fishing license

(800) 945-3543

Voice - voice | 800-WILDLIFE

(614) 261-9601

Fax

Application process

Phone information and nearest vendor location. Check website for vendor information or purchase online anytime. Can purchase 1 or 3 day pass by phone.

Fees

Fixed fee; free to residents born on or before December 31, 1937; physically disabled persons who require another person's assistance to fish; residents of state and county institutions; holders of "Veteran" license plates; veterans who are permanently disabled; and former prisoners of war.

Service area

Ohio

Description

Provides annual and daily fishing licenses to residents and non-residents of Ohio.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

What's Here

Fishing Licenses

Providing organization

Ohio Department Of Natural Resources

Provides protection, preservation and management of the natural resources of Ohio including state parks, forests, wildlife areas and nature preserves. Regulates fishing and hunting in Ohio.