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

Hunting Dogs: Training Tips June 12, 2019
If you're taking time this summer to train your new hunting pup or brush up on skills with an experienced dog, here are some tips to consider, and video resources.
Please Do Not Feed Wildlife: Human-Wildlife Conflict June 12, 2019
While feeding wildlife may seem harmless, it can lead to potentially dangerous human-wildlife conflicts.
Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report June 12, 2019
Black bass - largemouth and smallmouth bass. From May 1- June 21, the daily bag limit is 1 fish, singly or in combination, per angler with an 18-inch minimum size limit.
Take Kids Fishing this Summer! June 11, 2019
Summer is here and the kids are out of school! Start their summer off right by taking them fishing in one of Ohio’s many lakes, ponds, and streams.
Hunting Dogs: Getting Started June 11, 2019
Looking for a hunting partner that’s just as excited as you for every early morning and long day in the field? Take a dog hunting with you.
Please Do Not Feed Wildlife: Human Health June 11, 2019
Feeding wildlife is not only bad for the animals, it can be harmful to people too. Wild animals can carry disease or become aggressive.
Governor DeWine Celebrates First Inland Fish Ohio Day June 10, 2019
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz held the first-ever Inland Fish Ohio Day at Cowan Lake State Park in Wilmington on Saturday. The Governor fished on a boat with several of his grandchildren.
Report Your Turkey and Grouse Sightings June 10, 2019
Have you seen any wild turkey or ruffed grouse lately? Report your sightings online during May, June, July, and August via the online Wildlife Species Sighting Report.
Please Do Not Feed Wildlife: Wildlife Health June 10, 2019
It may be tempting to feed wildlife, but doing so is often harmful. Learn more about what you should and should not do to help keep wild animals happy and healthy.
As Bear Sightings Increase Remember to Bear-Proof Your Yard June 10, 2019
Removing uneaten pet food, keeping trash inside until pick-up day, and cleaning up after grilling are important steps to deter bears and reduce conflicts.
Weekend Activity: Go Kayak Fishing June 7, 2019
Fishing by kayak allows you to cast in areas that cannot be reached by shore, wading, or power boats.

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.