Fishing Deer Creek Lake

AKA: Deer Creek State Park Lake

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Deer Creek Lake, OH

Popular Fish Species Deer Creek Lake, OH

Crappie Fishing

Black and white crappie both reside in Deer Creek Lake. They do school together so when you find them you may catch both species. Crappie fishing is on the rise and they can be found in sizeable schools. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate brush and vegetation. Fish attractors on both sides of the Price Street bridge, and several other locations around the lake, often hold crappie. Using a fish finder can help locate schools of crappie, which tend to stack vertically around cover. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here. 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. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing is often a great way to catch a quick limit of crappie.

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Deer Creek Lake offers pretty good fishing for largemouth bass. A quality population of bass roam Deer Creek Lake, thanks to excellent fisheries management by the Division of Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Resources. When the bite is good, bass typically move shallow and are quite aggressive. If you find them shallow and they are not tempted to bite, slow down and use smaller, lighter baits. Fishing for largemouth bass is good virtually any time they are shallow - in spring, mornings in summer, and during warm Fall afternoons. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, big worms, jigs and spoons are three good weapons. In winter, spend your time fishing Deer Creek Lake on deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Deer Creek Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Fish species to fish for...

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

Deer Creek Lake Fishing Video

Deer Creek State Park is located in the central part of the state and features an excellent fishing destination, Deer Creek Lake. This is a 1,300-acre lake with about 15 miles of shoreline, and no limit on horsepower for boat motors. Two boat ramps are available. The lake offers fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, saugeye, white bass and catfish.

Fishing report for Deer Creek Lake.

Primary fish species residing in Deer Creek Lake

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Deer Creek Lake Amenities

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

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