Fishing Guides Permit

Park rule 9.1 states: No person shall sell or offer for sale any article, thing, privilege or service within any park grounds or park lands unless he has applied for and been issued written permission from the Director.

All fishing guides must register and obtain a permit from the park district prior to conducting business or operating on Lake Metroparks property.

• Permits will be issued to coincide with the calendar year.
• The permit holder shall maintain per occurrence $1,000,000.00 worth of general liability coverage and name the Lake Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners as an additional insured and produce a copy at time of application.
• All permit applications shall include proof of current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.

All fishing guides shall comply with all rules and regulations of the park district, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, as well as all applicable state and local laws.

It is the responsibility of the fishing guide to know where the park district boundary lines are located to avoid trespassing on adjacent property.

2025 Fishing Guide Permit Application

Guides may also obtain a permit by calling the Ranger Department at 440-358-7290.