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flag Ohio is stocking 20,000 muskies in nine lakes to enhance fishing, with large catches eligible for a state award.

flag The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is releasing 20,000 muskellunge into nine inland lakes this fall to boost fishing opportunities. flag The 10- to 12-inch fish, raised at state hatcheries, are expected to grow quickly and may reach trophy sizes. flag Stocking sites include Clear Fork Reservoir and other lakes where muskies over 40 inches have been caught, with eight lakes producing fish over 50 inches. flag Anglers who catch a muskie 40 inches or longer qualify for the Fish Ohio award, with 348 qualifying catches reported in 2024. flag Ohio’s state record muskie, caught in 1972, weighed 55.1 pounds and measured 50.25 inches. flag The ODNR stocks over 46 million fish annually across 11 species, funded by fishing licenses and federal Sport Fish Restoration funds. flag A fishing license is required for those 16 and older and costs $25 annually or $14 for one day.

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