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 October 16, 2019
Good walleye fishing was reported in 65-75 ft of water N of Edgewater Park, 65-75 ft of water N of Wildwood Park, 65-75 ft of water N of Fairport Harbor, and in 68-73 ft of water N of Geneva.
Drive Safely! Deer-Vehicle Accidents Increase in the Fall October 16, 2019
Peak months for deer-vehicle accidents, due to increased deer movement during the breeding season, are October, November, and December. Being alert, driving safely, and keeping your eye on the road may help reduce your chances of being in a collision with a deer during the fall breeding season.
Turn In a Poacher Hotline October 15, 2019
While the most Ohioans follow the law, there are always a few who make poor choices. You can TEXT reports of wildlife crimes to our TIP hotline at 1-800-POACHER and include photos, location, and details about the violations.
Importance of Scary Wildlife: Snakes October 15, 2019
Snakes are highly misunderstood and have wrongfully suffered from human fear and superstition. Ohio has nearly 30 species of snakes, most of which are docile and fearful of humans, and are important to the food web.
Fish Stocking in Ohio October 15, 2019
We have a long history of stocking fish in public lakes, reservoirs, and rivers here in the Buckeye state. In fact our oldest fish hatchery was built in 1896! Today, we operate six fish hatcheries.
Deer Permit Prices Increase October 16th October 14, 2019
No one likes price increases, including us. However, Ohioans haven't had an increase since 2004. These adjustments will bring us back in line with inflation costs.
Fish Stocking Programs: Why Stock? October 14, 2019
Ohioans have a lot of great fishing opportunities. Most of our fish populations can sustain themselves naturally. Fish stockings help when natural reproduction falls short, and enhance fishing opportunities.
Importance of Scary Wildlife: Spiders October 14, 2019
Halloween is just around the corner and with it comes tales of creepy crawly critters. But many of those wildlife species are essential to keeping our ecosystems in balance? One example is the spider.
Ring-Necked Pheasant Releases Announced October 11, 2019
More than 14,000 ring-necked pheasants will be released at 24 Ohio public hunting areas this fall to provide additional hunting opportunities across the state.
Wild Ohio Cookbook: Grilled Perch October 11, 2019
Struggling to find some water to frying pan ideas? Check out plenty of tasty recipes like grilled perch in our Wild Ohio Cookbook.
Hunters are Reminded to Brush Up on Waterfowl Identification October 11, 2019
Ohio’s duck and goose seasons begin in the Lake Erie Marsh Zone! Good luck to all of the hunters heading out!

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.