Guide To Fishing At Buckeye Lake

Whether you're fishing in T-shirts in summer or ice fishing in winter, Buckeye Lake is a great destination for anglers. Much of this 2,800-acre lake, in the central part of the state, is shallow (use caution), yet it yields nice stringers of bass, saugeye, crappie, catfish, white bass and hybrid stripers.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Rip rap rock lines much of the 37 miles of shoreline, very little of which is available for fishing from the bank. Marinas offer rental boats, gas and supplies. Four boat launch ramps are available for public use. Small craft like canoes, kayaks and car-top boats work well for fishing along the rocky banks. Saugeye are a popular target when ice fishing in winter, plus bluegill are often cooperative.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, hybrid striped bass and saugeye at Buckeye Lake in Ohio.

Primary fish species residing in Buckeye Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Buckeye Lake Amenities

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

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Buckeye Lake Boat Rental
Rentals: Fishing kayaks and pontoons
614 446-0872

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lakeshore Drive Boat Launch
Located mid lake, east side, off Lakeshore Drive NE, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Leib's Island Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Leibs Island Road NE, this is two, two-lane, concrete ramps with paved parking.

North Shore State Park Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Hebron Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.