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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Acton Lake | Acton Lake is found in Butler and Preble Counties. It covers 5.625 acres of fishing water with 8 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District Five(5). |
| Location | In Delaware and Preble counties on the southwestern edge of Ohio. Four miles from the Indiana/Ohio state line. The lake is accessible by State Route 177 – SR 732 – SR 725 – U.S. Route 27. |
| Distance from Major Cities | 7 miles north of Oxford. 40 miles northwest of Cincinnati. 35 miles southwest of Dayton. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Acton Lake fishing action includes; *Largemouth Bass *Bluegills *Muskellunge *Tiger Musky *White Crappie *Channel Catfish *Bullheads. |
| Boating Information | There is a boat rental and marina. Horsepower limited to 10-hp. |
| State Management | The State Park is 3596 acres and surrounds Acton Lake. Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include ~ stocking ~ constructing of fish shelters ~ population monitoring ~ water quality analysis. ODNR has stocked the species listed above. Bass must be 15". |
Acton Lake Spotlight – Courtesy of Google Maps
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 Southwest Ohio sportsmen and women with boating safety plus excellent fishing & hunting opportunities!
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.
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- Road Repairs Scheduled for Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area December 3, 2019Repairs will begin on Monday, Dec. 9 and are estimated to continue through mid-February 2020. During this time, Metzger Marsh Road from the main boat ramp to the fishing pier on Lake Erie will be closed weekly Monday through Thursday.
- Tips for Cooking Venison December 3, 2019Venison is healthy and delicious and a reward every deer hunter hopes for. Prepared properly, venison can become the family’s favorite meat.
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- Opening Day 2019! December 2, 2019It's Opening Day for Ohio's deer gun season! Be safe this week and good luck, hunters!
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- More than 1,000 Wild Turkeys Harvested during Ohio’s Fall Season December 2, 2019The 2019 fall wild turkey hunting season was open in 70 counties from Oct. 12-Dec.1. Ohio hunters took 1,131 wild turkeys during the 2018 fall season.
- Celebrating 30 years of NAWCA! December 4, 2019
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