Lake Info & State Management
Jackson Lake is located in Jackson County. This small lake covers 242 acres of fishing water with 11 miles of shoreline. The lake lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4).
Location ~ Jackson Lake is located in southern Jackson County and is accessible by taking State Route 93 south from Jackson to State Route 279 west from the city of Oak Hill.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 80 miles south from Columbus. Approximately 35 miles from the southern Ohio border. Approximately 100 miles east of Cincinnati.
Fishing Opportunities at Jackson Lake includes *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Channel Catfish *a few rare Musky and Pike.
Boating Information ~ There is an electric motors only restriction on Jackson Lake. An improved double lane launch ramp is located off of State Route 279. There is a boat rental nearby.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include; monitoring fish populations ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Jackson Lake Location ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures (Lakes to Fish!)

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.