Fishing in the Muskingum Valley

Muskingum River offers excellent fishing in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio with good public access.

1. Muskingum River (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Muskingum River, Ohio

Muskingum River offers excellent fishing in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio with good public access.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Seneca Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Seneca Lake, Ohio

Seneca Lake offers excellent fishing in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio with good public access.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Lake Diane Public Boat Launch →

3. Piedmont Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Piedmont Lake, Ohio

Piedmont Lake offers excellent fishing in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio with good public access.

• ⚠ This water: Muskellunge 36 in min.
• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Erie (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Erie, Ohio

Erie in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Sawmill Creek Marina →

5. Indian (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Indian, Ohio

Indian in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Alum Creek River (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Alum Creek River, Ohio

Alum Creek River in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Alum Creek Sailing Facility →

7. Hoover (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Hoover, Ohio

Hoover in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Charles Mill (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Charles Mill, Ohio

Charles Mill in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: charles mills lake marina →

9. Dillon (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Dillon, Ohio

Dillon in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Knox (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Knox, Ohio

Knox in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: South Boat Launch →

11. Mohawk (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Mohawk, Ohio

Mohawk in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Mosquito (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Mosquito, Ohio

Mosquito in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Portage (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Portage, Ohio

Portage in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Rocky Fork (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Rocky Fork, Ohio

Rocky Fork in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Trip #1 →

15. Sandy Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Sandy Lake, Ohio

Sandy Lake in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Slipway into the Mogadore Resevour →

16. Tappan (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Tappan, Ohio

Tappan in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Tappan Lake Marina →

17. Scioto (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Scioto, Ohio

Scioto in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Great Miami (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Great Miami, Ohio

Great Miami in the Muskingum Valley of Ohio offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Canoe Launch →

19. Timber Ridge Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Timber Ridge Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Triangle Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Triangle Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Twin Churches Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Twin Churches Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Trip #1 →

22. Walleye Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Walleye Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Watson Pond (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Watson Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. White Gables Lakes (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

White Gables Lakes, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Woods Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Woods Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Buck Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Buck Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Baker Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Baker Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Beaver Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Beaver Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: Twin Bridge Boat Ramp →

29. Black Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Black Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Braden Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Braden Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Brush Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Brush Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. Cherry Valley Pond (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Cherry Valley Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Chettle Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Chettle Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Chippewa Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Chippewa Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Clark Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Clark Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Clifton Lagoon (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Clifton Lagoon, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Collins Pond (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Collins Pond, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Columbia Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Columbia Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Congress Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Congress Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Copacia Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Saugeye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)

Copacia Lake, Ohio

Named lake in the Muskingum Valley region of Ohio.

• Channel catfish · Limit: No limit under 28 in; 1 over 28 in statewide · Min 28 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 6 combined · No minimum (Lake Erie/Ohio River differ)

Boat Launch: East Launch →