Lake Info & State Management
Veto Lake is in Washington County. This small lake covers 160 acres of water and 6 miles of shoreline. It lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4).
Location ~ Veto Lake is located in southwestern Washington County. From US Route 50 take State Route 339 south to the lake.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 50 miles south of Cambridge. Approximately 90 miles southeast of Columbus. Approximately 5 miles from the Ohio/WV border.
Fishing Opportunities ~ Veto Lake supports populations of *Largemouth Bass *Spotted Bass *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Channel Catfish *Saugeye.
Boating Information ~ There is a 10-hp restriction on Veto Lake. An improved boat ramp is located off of Constitution Road on the south side of the lake.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include ~ monitoring fish populations ~ stocking of channel catfish and saugeye ~ physical and chemical water analysis.
Veto Lake Location ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures (Lakes to Fish!)

Winter Pool Bass Fishing
Many Ohio lakes have been drawn down to winter pool, leaving dry & exposed the normal shallow water areas bass hang out in. So, where do bass hang out until the lake fills

Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl Winners Announced!
The top three places of the 2025 Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl have been verified and announced. Congratulations to Jay Gullet, winner of a 2026 Ranger 622 FS! He weighed an 11.59#, 29.5″ walleye November 20th. Some wild weather
Turn In a Poacher (1-800-POACHER)
Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher -“TIP” program – helps to curtail poaching throughout the state by involving the public in reporting wildlife violations. If you observe a wildlife violation, click here and submit the form online or print the form and mail to:
TIP Headquarters, Division of Wildlife
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg G | Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693
Or call the TIP toll-free hotline, 1-800-POACHER.









