National Fishing Expos Columbus 2025

THE ORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL FISHING EXPO IS CELEBRATING ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

     New this year are exclusive $200 VIP parties on Friday and Saturday

The original expo in our National Fishing Expos series, National Fishing Expos—Columbus (formerly Columbus Fishing Expo), has drawn a crowd of fishing enthusiasts since 2015. 

The National Fishing Expos-Columbus is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a spectacular event from February 7th to 9th at the Ohio Expo Center's Bricker building. This year's expo promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over 250 vendors and four seminar stages offering hourly fishing seminars. The event is family-friendly, with free admission for kids 12 and under and a dedicated Kids Zone where young anglers can enjoy trout fishing and interactive games. 

New this year are exclusive $200 VIP parties on Friday and Saturday. These parties include early entry one hour before the expo opens, admission to the VIP party, a Bird Dog Fishing Rod of your choice (valued at $189) at www.birddogrods.com, a one-hour meet & greet with Mike Ioconelli and other fishing pros, a National Fishing Expo T-shirt and hat, lunch from Schmidt's, and two drinks, totaling a value of $275.  In addition, VIP guests will be eligible to win a one-day fishing trip on Lake Erie with Mike Quinlin and a chance to win a one-day fishing trip at the Briarwood Sporting Club at www.briarwoodclub.com 

Tickets can be purchased at www.nationalfishingexpos.com. Don't miss this exciting celebration of a decade of fishing fun and education!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

• Skip the lines and buy tickets online now!
• Two kids 12 and under FREE with each adult ticket!
• The Ohio Expo Center charges a parking fee of $7.00.
• On-site tickets are cash only.
  

ADDRESS

Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center

717 E. 17th Ave

Columbus, OH 43211