The first fish I ever caught on an artificial lure was a crappie. It hit a Hildebrandt black and yellow spinner bait cast from a green metal Johnson Century reel mounted on a solid fiberglass rod with ...

Learn when crappie spawn, where to find them, and the best lures to use. Here's what you need to know to catch spring crappie.

Crappie fishing is a signal spring is upon us. When “slabs," as big crappie are called, are found close to shore, you should also expect turkeys gobbling and morel mushrooms popping. I’ve often said ...

Spring arrives across the southern Midwest in waves. First come the warmer afternoons and the smell of fresh earth in the ...

Last year's fishing season in Ohio had some hidden gems for certain species. With the 2025 fishing season well underway, the Ohio Division of Wildlife has rounded up data from last year and identified ...

COLUMBUS– With a free weekend of fishing across the state, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has recently released a listing of places in Central Ohio that are ...