Fishing At C.J. Brown Reservoir

AKA: Buck Creek State Park Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye and bluegill at C.J. Brown Reservoir in Ohio.

Completely surrounded by Buck Creek State Park, C.J. Brown Reservoir is home to a nice variety of fish species. This 2,019-acre lake, with 14 miles of shoreline, in the west-central part of the state offers walleye, bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie fishing. There is no horsepower limit on boat motors which makes the lake ideal for all types of water sports and fishing. Rental boats are available at the marina, located on the southeast side of the lake. Bait, tackle, supplies, eateries, camping and RV hookups are all close at hand. So come for a weekend fishing trip or an extended vacation.

Primary fish species residing in C.J. Brown Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

C.J. Brown 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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Buck Creek Boat Launch
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Buck Creek Lane, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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