TOLEDO, Ohio — As summer weather returns to northwest Ohio, boats are back on the water, but higher fuel costs are making waves for some boaters.
Boating and fishing have long been staples across the region, supporting jobs, tourism and local businesses tied to Lake Erie. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the boating industry brought in $6.4 billion statewide in 2023, highlighting just how important it is to the area’s economy.
But for some boaters in Toledo, the cost to enjoy that tradition is rising…