The Ohio Department of Natural Resources released 46 million fish last year through its stocking program. Here's where you can fish for them.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources stocked Ohio lakes, rivers, ponds and streams with 46 million fish in 2024.

The 46 million fish stocked in Ohio last year were of five life stages: 31.8 million fry, 13.4 million fingerlings, 236,701 advanced fingerlings, 514,032 yearlings, and 105,101 catchable fish. These life stages included the following sport fish:

You may have noticed recently that your favourite fisheries posting on social media about stocking their waters. But have you ever wondered why they choose to do it in the depths of winter? While winter may create harsh working conditions for fish farmers and fishery managers,