Guide To Fishing At Tappan Reservoir
AKA: Tappan Lake

Populated with several catchable fish species, Tappan Reservoir is an especially popular place to fish for bass, crappie and saugeye. Catfish, white bass and bluegill also reside here. This fishery is a 2,100-acre lake, in the northeast part of the state.
It proudly boasts 38 miles of shoreline for anglers to explore, with plenty of areas to access the shore, for fishing from the bank. Ice fishing in winter is popular. There are boat ramps, a marina, dining and camping at the lake, with other resources nearby.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, white bass and saugeye at Tappan Reservoir in Ohio.
Primary fish species residing in Tappan Reservoir
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Tappan Reservoir Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Tappan Marina
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
740 269-2031
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Tappan Lake Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, north side, off I-250, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Marinas
Tappan Marina
33315 Cadiz-Dennison Rd
Scio, OH 43988
740 269-2031
Click here for a Ohio Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Tappan Lake Park Campground - 740 922-3649
Tappan Park Amphitheater Campground - 740 922-3649
Tappan Reservoir OH Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Tappan Reservoir
Tappan Lake Park
84000 Mallarnee Rd
Deersville, OH 44693
740 922-3649
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Tappan Reservoir in OH
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Fishing for bass, crappie and saugeye in northeast OH