Alum Creek Lake Fishing Map | Central Ohio | Delaware County

Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County. ODNR Wildlife District 1. Alum Creek features 3,387 acres of fishing water with 46 miles of shoreline.

Central Ohio Lake Location

Alum Creek Lake is in Delaware County about seven(7) miles north of Columbus. The lake is paralleled by I-71 to the East with SR36 and SR37 providing access.

State Routes 521, SR36, SR37, Chesire Road, Hollenback Road and Lewis Center Road all provide access from SR23 on the west side of the lake.

Distance from Major Cities

Seven(7) miles north of Columbus | 105 miles southwest of Cleveland | 100 miles northeast of Cincinnati

Fishing Opportunities

Largemouth Bass ~ Smallmouth Bass ~ Muskellunge ~ Saugeye ~ White and Black Crappie ~ White Bass ~ Channel Catfish.

Boating Information

There are four(4) boat ramps around Alum Creek. Three of these ramps have two lanes. Horsepower is unlimited. You can rent both fishing boats and personal watercraft.

State Management

The Ohio Division of Wildlife management includes annual stocking of saugeye and muskellunge. They monitor fish populations and construct fishing piers and boat ramps.

Ohio Division of Wildlife News

Lake Erie Fish Ohio Report August 14, 2019
Excellent walleye fishing continues in 50-65 ft of water N of Edgewater Park, in 55-65 ft of water N of Wildwood Park, in 75 ft of water N-NE of Geneva, and in 70-75 ft of water N of Conneaut.
Dove Hunting: Where to Go August 14, 2019
Doves are North America’s most numerous game bird. State wildlife areas are great places to hunt doves, and several even plant dove fields to improve the hunting.
Born Wild, Stay Wild August 14, 2019
It's near the end of baby wildlife season, but you may come across young wildlife in your backyard. Remember that it is best to leave wildlife in the wild!
Support Ohio's Wildlife with an Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp! August 14, 2019
Purchase an Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp and help support Ohio’s wildlife! Money collected from sales benefits all Ohio wildlife. This fund directly contributes to conservation efforts for some of Ohio’s most vulnerable species.
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Tips August 13, 2019
See the hunt locations, meeting dates, and how to enter the drawings.
Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp August 13, 2019
Everyone is encouraged to buy the duck stamp to directly support the habitats and species they care about.
Dove Season is Just a few Weeks Away! August 13, 2019
Dove season is coming up quick- it opens September 1! Start scouting now to find the best spots to hunt this year. Look for recently harvested agricultural fields, nearby water sources, and plenty of cover.
Ohio's Salamanders August 12, 2019
Ohio is home to 24 species of salamander, cold blooded amphibians that spend their lives partly in water and partly on land. Learn more about these secretive and amazing creatures.
Smallmouth Bass Fishing August 12, 2019
Don’t stress about your weekend plans- why not try smallmouth fishing! The bass are biting and you don’t want to miss out on some hot fishing.
ODNR to Offer Special Deer Hunts on 9 State Scenic River Properties August 12, 2019
See the hunt locations, meeting dates, and how to enter the drawings.
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act August 12, 2019
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, if passed, would allow us to protect at-risk species and conserve wildlife diversity. Learn more about how RAWA would benefit Ohio, and how YOU can help with your support!

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!

Ohio Fishing Licenses | OH Fishing Regulations | Fish Ohio Awards

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.