The Lima News

Lawmakers renew decades-long push to make the walleye Ohio’s state fish

“The walleye – sander vitreus – is the only choice to be Ohio’s official state fish,” said state representative Sean Brennan, a Parma Democrat. COLUMBUS, Ohio — As far as high-profile bills go at the ...
Columbus Dispatch

Ohio lawmakers trying to hook walleye as official state fish after it got away last year

Ohio lawmakers are trying again to make the walleye the official state fish, but some prefer bass for the honor. Walleye fishing generates significant revenue for Ohio, contributing $1 billion to the ...
WTOL

Bipartisan bill wants walleye to be Ohio’s state fish

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers are trying to reel in a catch by making walleye the official state fish. Ohio Reps. Sean Brennan, D-Parma, and D.J. Swearingen, R-Huron, once again introduced a ...
NBC4 Columbus

Walleye mascots make a splash as Ohio lawmakers hear pitch to name state fish

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A pair of fish mascots and a lineup of supporters made their way to the Ohio Statehouse as lawmakers considered a proposal to name the walleye the official state fish.
NBC4 Columbus

Statehouse lawmakers again cast a line to hook walleye as Ohio’s fish

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio lawmakers are making another fin-tastic push to hook the walleye as the state’s official fish, hoping this time it won’t flop. House Bill 312 was introduced at the ...
Cleveland.com

The one that keeps getting away: Lawmakers renew decades-long push to make the walleye Ohio’s state fish

COLUMBUS, Ohio—As far as high-profile bills go at the Ohio Statehouse, a proposal to make the walleye the official state fish of Ohio is a small fry. The idea, advanced with bipartisan support, is ...