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

Celebrating 30 years of NAWCA! December 4, 2019
This important source of funding for wetland conservation was born of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Watch a quick video about conservation efforts at Ohio's Pickerel Creek.
Nature Scoop December 2019 December 4, 2019
Christmas trees - real or artificial?, winter birds, yard tips and more!
Ticks in Winter: Be Aware and Take Precaution December 4, 2019
American dog ticks, lone star ticks, and blacklegged ticks also known as deer ticks can all post a threat to outdoorsmen and women during the fall and winter hunting seasons.
Where Do They Go in Winter? Reptiles and Amphibians December 3, 2019
Colder temps bring unique challenges for cold blooded creatures. How do they survive?
Road Repairs Scheduled for Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area December 3, 2019
Repairs 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, 2019
Venison is healthy and delicious and a reward every deer hunter hopes for. Prepared properly, venison can become the family’s favorite meat.
Adventure Begins with Ohio’s Opening Day of Deer-Gun Season December 3, 2019
A total of 15,501 deer were harvested by hunters on the opening day of gun season. Ohio offers many more opportunities for hunters of all ages to pursue deer.
Opening Day 2019! December 2, 2019
It's Opening Day for Ohio's deer gun season! Be safe this week and good luck, hunters!
Recycle your Christmas Tree: Fish Habitat December 2, 2019
Recycled trees work well in that they are inexpensive, readily available, and they mimic the old brushy debris that some sportfish utilize as habitat.
More than 1,000 Wild Turkeys Harvested during Ohio’s Fall Season December 2, 2019
The 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.
How Does Winter Affect Wildlife? December 2, 2019
As winter begins drifting in, people are pulling on parkas, adding extra blankets to their beds, and building cozy fires to keep away the cold. But what about wildlife?

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.