Fishing Alum Creek Lake

AKA: Alum Creek Reservoir

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Alum Creek Lake, OH

Popular Fish Species Alum Creek Lake, OH

Alum Creek Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Smallmouth bass are a favorite of many locals here, as they are plentiful and easy to catch, once located. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Alum Creek Lake continues to provide some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the state. Fishing for smallmouth bass is good anytime they are shallow - in spring, during high water, mornings in summer and during warmer fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap, and around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass and spotted bass also reside here in good numbers. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Saugeye Fishing

When a female walleye spawns with a male sauger, the result is a hybrid known as saugeye. Alum Creek Lake has a notable population of saugeye, which are pursued by local anglers. Their meat is very tasty, and they put up a good fight. Look for them near bottom on sandy bars and especially along drop offs into river channels. These toothy critters often migrate up-river in winter and spring, congregating in low-current areas. A common method for catching saugeye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting topwater lures, live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Crappie Fishing

Both black crappie and white crappie make their homes in Alum Creek Lake, and crappie are a very popular species this year. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. According to the Alun Creek State Park website, a good place to start looking for crappie is along the east bank above Cheshire Road and into Big Run Cove. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. In spring and fall focus on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out deep, as well as find ledges near channels in deeper water. White crappie, in smaller numbers, also make this lake their home. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing is often a great way to catch a quick limit of crappie.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, muskie and saugeye at Alum Creek Lake in Ohio.

Located just north of Columbus Ohio outskirts, Alum Creek Lake is a 3,000-acre lake with over 68 miles of shoreline. Bass (largemouth and smallmouth), muskie and saugeye are the primary targets for many anglers here. Additionally the lake supports populations of crappie, catfish, bluegill and white bass. Check out fishing reports for popular species at this lake.

Much of the lake is surrounded by heavy forage, limiting access to much of the shoreline for bank fishing. In winter, anglers can traverse these areas by walking over them to go ice fishing for black crappie, white crappie and bluegill. However, there are areas around the lake with access points. Rock, timber and bluffs are the primary cover for baitfish and fish.

Primary fish species residing in Alum Creek Lake

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Alum Creek Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

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Alum Creek Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
740 548-6056

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Alum Creek Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Africa Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Alum Creek Boat Ramps
Located mid lake, east side, just north of the west end of the Cheshire Road Bridge, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Alum Creek State Park Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, at the west end of the Cheshire Road Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

Alum Creek Marina
4000 Hollenback Rd
Lewis Center, OH 43035
740 548-6056