Lake Information, Details & State Management
Clear Fork Lake,Clear Fork Reservoir is in Richland and Morrow Counties * The lake covers 944 acres of fishing water with 14 miles of shoreline * Ohio Division of Wildlife District 1.
Clear Fork Lake Location ~ The lake is located southwest of Mansfield * East of Galion * Just northeast of Lexington.
Distance from Major Cities ~ 10 miles from Mansfield — 50 miles north of Columbus — 70 miles southwest of Cleveland.
Fishing Opportunities ~ Clear Fork Reservoir has Muskellunge * Crappie * Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Yellow Perch * White Bass * Channel Catfish
The marina located at the southwest corner of the lake has a launching ramp off of SR 97 * There is an enforced speed limit on the lake of 10-mph.
State Management,The Ohio Division of Wildlife monitors fish populations – stocking – and water quality.
Clear Fork Lake Location - Courtesy of Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)

Ohio Walleye Federation 2025
The Ohio Walleye Federation has a new captain in 2025 who plans on taking the OWF to the next level. Jason Fischer, who runs the Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) and the Lake

LEWT Early Birds ~ Sign Up is OPEN!
The Early Bird sign up for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail started on January 31 and will close on FEBRUARY 28th. If you’re a walleye fanatic, don’t miss out. The only way to earn Team of the Year points
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….
