Burbot in Ohio
burbot under the 2026-27 booklet.
- see bookletlimit
- 17.33 lbrecord
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Ohio burbot in short
ODNR writes rules for burbot under no separate table in the 2026-27 booklet.
A 17.33 lb fish from Lake Erie, landed by Bud Clute in 1999, tops the Outdoor Writers of Ohio list.
burbot entries in the Ohio record book
| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 17.33 lb | 36" | Bud Clute | Lake Erie | 1999 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
How the water near Burbot looks
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Sorting out burbot fishing in Ohio
How many burbot go home with an Ohio angler?
No booklet row names it, so no daily limit applies.
Does Ohio keep a record for burbot?
17.33 lb from Lake Erie, caught by Bud Clute in 1999.
Which Ohio lakes hold burbot?
Ohio water pages here leave it out for now.
Are burbot stocked in Ohio?
ODNR lists no stocking of it.
Does Lake Erie have its own burbot limit?
It has no Lake Erie entry in the booklet.
In which months may burbot be kept in Ohio?
No season is on file for it.
Do out-of-state anglers need a license for Ohio burbot?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Do Ohio River limits differ for burbot?
The Ohio River tables leave it out.