Here is their response..

"What your friend was told is not true. Being within the lake Erie watershed is being within the lake Erie watershed and with that being true, we will not stock a pond with hybrid striped bass due to the ODNR rules and regulations. If you have any further questions concerning this, please contact Kevin Kale with the ODNR, as he is the head of the law enforcement division of the ODNR and is well versed in the laws. Thanks and have a great day."