Fishing with a valid Ohio fishing license is permitted in state park lakes over three acres and in most parks surrounding rivers, State parks on the Lake Erie coastline as well as the islands provide plenty of free public fishing access on Lake Erie, the walleye capital of the world.
Several parks provide accessible fishing piers.
Many state park lakes are stocked periodically. Check with the Division of Wildlife for stocking schedules, as well as the weekly fishing report. A minimum thickness of 5 inches of ice is recommended for ice fishing. The diameter of the hole cut for ice fishing must not exceed 12 inches. Fishing shanties must be clearly marked with the owner's name and address.