Fishing At Rocky Fork Lake

AKA: Rocky Fork State Park Lake

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, muskie and saugeye at Rocky Fork Lake in Ohio.

Bass, walleye muskie and catfish are some of the more popular fish species at Rocky Fork Lake. Crappie and sunfish also populate the lake in good numbers. This is a 2,000-acre lake in the southwest part of the state, and has over 30 miles of shoreline. Rental boats are available from various resources around the lake. There is no horsepower limit for boats, and the lake has half a dozen boat launch ramps for everything from canoes and kayaks to pontoons, family boats and fishing boats. Several marinas, campgrounds, stores and restaurants add convenient services for visitors. Fishing from the bank is popular, plus there is a fishing pier.

Primary fish species residing in Rocky Fork Lake

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Rocky Fork State Park Lake Amenities

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

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

East Shore Boat Launch Ramp
Located on the east side of the lake, off East Shore Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

East Shore Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Lucas Lane, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Fisherman's Wharf Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Fisherman's Wharf Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

South Beach Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Road 19, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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