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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Atwood Lake | Atwood Lake lies mostly in Carroll County with the dam in Tuscarawas County. This is Division of Wildlife District 3. There is 1540 acres of fishing water at normal pool with 28 miles of shoreline. |
| Location | Atwood Lake is located between Canton and New Philadelphia. The lake is accessible along State Route 542. Also by I-77 (Exit 93) – 11 miles to State Route 212 to County Road 93. |
| Distance from Major Cities | Approximately 90 miles southeast of Cleveland. Approximately 100 miles northeast of Columbus. Approximately 35 miles from the Ohio/PA border. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Atwood Lake fishing opportunities include: *Largemouth Bass *Bluegills *Northern Pike *Crappies *Channel Catfish. |
| Boating Information | There is a boat rental and marina. Horsepower is limited to 25-hp. The State park also includes a lodge – cabins – picnic and camping areas – swimming beach – park and playground – ski slope – golf course. |
| State Management | Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include stocking and constructing of fish shelters ~ fish population monitoring ~ water quality analysis. |
Atwood Lake Location – Courtesy of Google Maps
Bait & Tackle Shops Nearby
T&A Bait & Tackle: 7236 Roswell Road SW, Sherrodsville, OH 44675, Ph: 330-987-0844
Boat Rentals/ Marinas Nearby
Atwood Lake Boats: 9298 Atwood Lake Rd. NE, Mineral City, OH 44656
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 Northeast Ohio sportsmen and women with safety and excellent boating, 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.
Ohio Wildlife News- Weekend Activity: Wildlife-Friendly Holiday Decor December 7, 2018This season, decorate an outdoor holiday tree or wreath that can double as a treat for wildlife in your yard.
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- Audubon Christmas Bird Count December 5, 2018Audubon's 119th Christmas Bird Count will be conducted between the dates of Fri, Dec. 14, 2018 through Sat, Jan. 5, 2019. Join the Christmas Bird Count to help keep track of the movements and ranges of birds in the winter.
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