Paddlefish in Ohio
Where Ohio paddlefish swim, what may be kept, and the record fish.
- Possession is limit
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paddlefish in the Buckeye State, at a glance
The 2026-27 Ohio booklet sets paddlefish limits across 1 water class. Its first booklet row covers site-specific inland waters: possession is prohibited, open year-round.
No record entry or recent stocking row names it.
paddlefish in the 2026-27 booklet tables
| Water class | Where | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site-specific inland waters | East Fork | Possession is prohibited | Open year-round |
| Site-specific inland waters | Caesar Creek | Possession is prohibited | Open year-round |
| Site-specific inland waters | Deer Creek | Possession is prohibited | Open year-round |
| Site-specific inland waters | Paint Creek | Possession is prohibited | Open year-round |
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026.
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Ohio paddlefish: what anglers keep asking
Is a paddlefish keeper allowed in Ohio?
Possession is prohibited on site-specific inland waters, open year-round; other water classes have their own rows.
How big is the Ohio record paddlefish?
It is missing from the Ohio record list.
Where do paddlefish live in Ohio?
It is not on an Ohio water page yet.
How many paddlefish has Ohio stocked?
It does not appear in the stocking records.
How does Lake Erie treat paddlefish?
Lake Erie sets no special rule for it.
Is the Ohio paddlefish season open now?
Open year-round on site-specific inland waters.
Does an Ohio paddlefish angler need a trout stamp?
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.
Is paddlefish regulated on the Ohio River?
Neither Ohio River unit lists it.
Pick Ohio water for paddlefish
The pages above carry launches and limits.