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Boating & Paddling in Ohio

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Boating & Paddling in Ohio
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Boating & Paddling in Ohio

Ohio offers a wide variety of boating opportunities for every taste. Whether you like a quiet paddle in a canoe or kayak, an exhilarating ride on a personal watercraft, or skiing or fishing from a powerboat, there is a style for every Ohioan. With all the lakes, reservoirs, streams and rivers — from Lake Erie to the Ohio River — you never have to travel very far. 


Prepare for your next get-away

Online Boat Registration Renewal
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Registering Your Boat
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Becoming an Ohio Natural Resources Officer

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Dock Lotteries at Ohio State Parks

Find details and the new procedure for State Park Dock Lotteries. The lottery applications open October 1 and close October 31 at midnight.

Winter Drawdowns at Ohio State Park Lakes

Water levels are lowered at many state park lakes during the winter months for maintenance, repairs, or flood control.

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