Van Buren Lake Fishing Map ~ Northwest Ohio
Lake Info & State Management
Van Buren Lake is in Hancock County. This tiny lake covers 53 acres of fishing water and has 2 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District Two(2).
Location – Van Buren Lake is located in northern Hancock County. It is approximately eight miles north of Findlay and one mile east of I-75 off of State Route 613.
Approximately 8 miles north of Findlay. Approximately 40 miles south of Toledo. Approximately 35 miles northeast of Lima.
Van Buren Lake supports; *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Crappies *Bullheads.
There is an electric motors only restriction on Van Buren Lake. A single lane boat ramp is on the north side.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include ~ monitoring fish populations ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Lake Van Buren ~ Google Maps
Van Buren, OH Weather ~ 45889
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)
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 during the last week probably had him biting his nails up to the end. Second place winner
Ohio Lake Maps by ODNR Region 1-5
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.
GoFishOhio Fishing Polls….
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A very special THANKS to the Ohio Division of Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife and the Division of Watercraft for their hard work and dedication in providing Ohio sportsmen and women with safety and excellent fishing & hunting opportunities!
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Ohio DNR Links
Ohio Fishing License
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Turn In a Poacher (1-800-POACHER)
Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher, or ”TIP” program is helping 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 it 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.
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[/one_half_last]Events in January 2026
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January 9Metroplex Expo Center
For more information, go to: https://www.greatlakesfishingexpo.com/
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January 9January 10(2 events)Great Lakes Fishing Expo – Girard
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January 10Metroplex Expo Center
For more information, go to: https://www.greatlakesfishingexpo.com/
January 11(2 events)Great Lakes Fishing Expo – Girard
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January 11Metroplex Expo Center
For more information, go to: https://www.greatlakesfishingexpo.com/
January 12January 13January 14January 15(2 events)Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show
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January 15In Millersburg Ohio at the Mt. Hope Event Center
For more information, go to: https://ohiosportsmanshow.com/
January 16(2 events)Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show
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January 16In Millersburg Ohio at the Mt. Hope Event Center
For more information, go to: https://ohiosportsmanshow.com/
January 17(2 events)Northeast Ohio Sportsman Show
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January 17In Millersburg Ohio at the Mt. Hope Event Center
For more information, go to: https://ohiosportsmanshow.com/
January 18(1 event)January 19January 20January 21January 22January 23(1 event)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 23For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
January 24(3 events)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 24For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
Team Extreme Bassmasters Swap Meet
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January 24Contact Bob Cox Sr. at 330-432-8552 for more information
Vic’s Sports Center Open House
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January 24Seminars every hour for bass, musky, walleye, and crappie, plus one on using your electronics best.
Jimmy Houston will be giving a bass seminar at 11 and 2 on Sunday.January 25(2 events)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 25For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
Vic’s Sports Center Open House
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January 25Seminars every hour for bass, musky, walleye, and crappie, plus one on using your electronics best.
Jimmy Houston will be giving a bass seminar at 11 and 2 on Sunday.January 26January 27January 28(1 event)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 28For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
January 29(1 event)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 29For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
January 30(2 events)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 30For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
National Fishing Expo – Columbus
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January 30Ohio Expo Center
For more information go to: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com/
January 31(2 events)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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January 31For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
National Fishing Expo – Columbus
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January 31Ohio Expo Center
For more information go to: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com/
February 1(2 events)Cincinnati Travel, Sports & Boat Show
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February 1For more information, go to https://cincysportshow.com/
National Fishing Expo – Columbus
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February 1Ohio Expo Center
For more information go to: https://www.nationalfishingexpos.com/
