You need a fishing license in Ohio? The law and the one exception

In Ohio, anglers age 16 and older generally need a valid fishing license to fish, catch, or take any fish in state waters. The rule applies to both residents and non-residents and also covers taking frogs and turtles without a license, with an exception for those under 16. The main exception is fishing in privately owned ponds, lakes, or reservoirs—unless those private waters are open to the public through an agreement or lease with the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Licenses can be bought online. An annual resident license costs $25 and lasts 365 days from purchase; a one-day resident license is $14 and a non-resident annual license is $50.96.