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Take advantage of the Ohio free fishing weekend

Ohio residents can fish without a license on all public waters from Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16 for the free fishing weekend.

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Three Creeks Metro Park is located at 3860 Bixby Rd. in Groveport. | Photo by Carey Sherrill

Every year, Ohioans have the chance to enjoy a weekend of free fishing without a license, and this year is no exception.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced that from Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16, you can head out to any of the public waters in the state to bait your hook.

Check out these five central Ohio fishing spots to reel one in:

Beginners can also find luck at smaller water outlets at Three Creeks, Scioto Grove, and other Columbus Metro Parks.

Bonus: If you’re looking to hit one of Great Lakes for the fishing weekend, we check out our summer road trip guide to Cleveland.

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