Crappie or Bluegill fishing...

**grayleef** · 02-13-2016, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by cycleguy

When I make my first trip in the Spring for the walleye fishing, I'll literally be on the water sun up to dusk. Being on my own, I'll be here to fish, sleep, and fish some more. If I find success chasing walleye, and want to mix it up to fill out my days… is there any good pan fishing to be had? Say in the bays or such… assuming I'll be around the reefs for walleye.

I'll be in my 17 Lund, so super long trips are a little tough. Part of this is also in the event wind kicks me off the big lake one or more of the days I can make the trip. Some pan fishing, or even catch and release bass or anything as a backup would be nice.

Accepting money food drinks or something else inlew for a seat on the boat or help pay for gas is considered a charter in Ohio and other states and must have a guide license.The DNR reads these posts!

**wakina** · 02-13-2016, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by grayleef

Accepting money food drinks or something else inlew for a seat on the boat or help pay for gas is considered a charter in Ohio and other states and must have a guide license.The DNR reads these posts!

Sharing expenses is not considered a charter! So back off, they do it all to time and openly on the OGF site which by the way has several members of the ODNR upper staff and directors as active members! There are also several active USCG members on that site. The boat is not for hire so long as the owner is not making money, therefore no licences are needed with the exception of regular fishing licences and boat registrations.