Fishing At East Fork Lake

AKA: William H Harsha Lake

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, hybrid striped bass and muskie at East Fork Lake in Ohio.

Fishing for bass and crappie is on the mind of most anglers coming to East Fork Lake officially William H. Harsha Lake. This 2,100-acre lake in the southwest part of the state, has over 35 miles of shoreline for exploring by boat or fishing from the bank. Several boat launch ramps serve the public for launch of canoes, car-toppers, kayaks, pontoons, pleasure and fishing boats with no limit on engine horsepower. Camping and RV hookups are available on the north side of the lake. In addition to bass and crappie, catfish, sunfish and hybrid stripers are catchable here. Ice fishing for black crappie, white crappie and bluegill can be quite good at times, once the ice is safe. There are hiking trails and picnic areas within East Fork State Park, which surrounds the lake on all sides.

Primary fish species residing in East Fork Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

William H Harsha Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES