Pink Salmon in Ohio
Ohio rules and water for pink salmon.
- see bookletlimit
- 4.3 lbrecord
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Ohio pink salmon: rules, record, water
Buckeye rules for pink salmon fill no separate table of the 2026-27 booklet.
Ohio record: 4.3 lb, Lake Erie, by Anthony Hyvarinen in 2021.
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| Division | Weight | Length | Angler | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod and reel | 4.3 lb | 22.44" | Anthony Hyvarinen | Lake Erie | 2021 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026; ODNR biologists confirm the species of a new record.
Ohio neighbors of pink salmon on the list
Shorelines and reservoirs by Pink Salmon, photographed
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Questions Buckeye anglers ask about pink salmon
How many pink salmon may I keep in Ohio?
Ohio prints no separate limit for it.
Where was the Ohio record pink salmon caught?
4.3 lb from Lake Erie, caught by Anthony Hyvarinen in 2021.
What Ohio water is a good bet for pink salmon?
None of the Ohio lake or river pages names it yet.
Where has ODNR stocked pink salmon?
Not in the public ODNR stocking records.
Do Lake Erie limits differ for pink salmon?
The Lake Erie table has no row for it.
Is pink salmon open all year in Ohio?
It has no dated season in Ohio.
Do I need a stamp to fish for pink salmon in Ohio?
Ohio sells no trout stamp; the regular license covers trout and steelhead, $25.00 a year for residents and $76.96 for nonresidents.
Does the Ohio River have a pink salmon limit?
It has no Ohio River entry.