Lake Info & State Management
Burr Oak Lake is located in southeast Ohio. The lake covers 664 acres of fishing water with 7.8 miles of shoreline at normal pool. This lake is within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4).
Burr Oak Lake is the result of the Tom Jenkins Dam which was constructed across the valley of the east branch of Sunday Creek. The dam is about three miles north of Glouster on SR 13. From the dam the lake extends southward approximately 1.5 miles and crosses into Homer Township and Morgan County. It then reaches northward about four miles into Union Township in Morgan County.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 140 miles south of Cleveland. Approximately 60 miles southeast of Columbus. Approximately 130 miles east of Cincinnati.
Fishing Opportunities at Burr Oak includes *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Channel Catfish *White Crappie *Carp *Walleye.
Boating Information ~ There are four public boat launches and two locations at which you can rent a boat.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include stocking ~ construction of fish attractors ~ monitoring fish populations ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Burr Oak Lake ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures (Lakes to Fish!)
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Clear Fork Reservoir Bass Fishing Review
Spent a sunny, breezy day on Clear Fork Reservoir Thursday. There are some nice bass in there! The stained water was 77 – 79 degrees, and we fished the windy side (campground side).
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LEWT #4 & #5 Coming to Geneva July 12th & 13th
The Lake Erie Walleye Trail has TWO events upcoming in July. July 12th will be the rescheduled Event #4 (originally at Fairport Harbor) at Geneva. Since both original dates for Fairport Harbor were blown out by Mother Nature, tournament
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.