Ohio: Youth-Only Fishing Ponds Improve Chance of Success
Maumee State Park Boardwalk (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Anglers age 15 and younger are encouraged to enjoy stocked fishing areas COLUMBUS, OH – Beginning June 30, five state-owned ponds across Ohio will be stocked with fish and designated as family-friendly fishing areas for youth only. Young anglers are encouraged to bring their family and enjoy these fishing areas throughout the summer. “This is an excellent way to encourage kids to spend time outdoors and fish in a stocked pond,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director James Zehringer. “We hope many families take advantage of this opportunity to create fishing memories.” The designated youth-only fishing areas will be at Sycamore State Park , west of Dayton; Delaware State Park , north of Delaware; Maumee Bay State Park , east of Toledo; Caesar Creek State Park , southwest of Xenia; and the Wildlife District Three youth fishing ponds in Akron. Special youth events will be held on June 30 and ...