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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| CJ Brown Reservoir | CJ Brown Reservoir is in Clark County. The lake covers 2120 acres of fishing water with 10.5 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District Five(5). |
| Location | The lake is located at Buck Creek State Park which is 2 miles northeast of Springfield and approximately 1 mile east of State Route 4 on Croft Road and approximately 3 miles north of US Route 40 on Bird Road and Buck Creek Lane. |
| Distance from Major Cities | 2 miles from Springfield. 40 miles west of Columbus. 30 miles northeast of Dayton. 75 miles from Cincinnati. |
| Fishing Opportunities | CJ Brown Reservoir has *Walleye *Channel Catfish *White Crappies that have been stocked. *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Black Crappie *Suckers *Carp *Bullhead and other sunfish have entered from Buck Creek or were present in the farm ponds and gravel pits that were flooded when the lake was filled. |
| Boating Information | The Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation at Buck Creek operate and maintain the recreational facilities that are located primarily on the southeast and southwest of the reservoir. Boat Rentals are available at the marina which is one the southeast side of the lake. A nature center is located on the southwest side. Horsepower is unlimited. |
| State Management | The Ohio Division of Wildlife ~ monitors fish populations ~ stocking ~ installing fish habitat structures ~ conducts studies to determine spawning success – survival – and growth of important game species. |
CJ Brown Reservoir Location – Courtesy of Google Maps
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 Southwest Ohio sportsmen and women with boating safety plus excellent 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- Apply for a Step Outside Grant February 13, 2019Offered to local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other family and youth-oriented facilities to promote outdoor skills such as fishing, hunting, trapping, archery, and shooting sports.
- Spaces Available to Become a Certified Youth Fishing Instructor February 13, 2019Passport to Fishing instructor workshop in northwest Ohio on March 20. By becoming certified instructors, you can help connect youths with the outdoors.
- Wildlife Open Houses on March 2nd February 13, 2019Mark your calendar! ODNR Division of Wildlife district open houses will be held on Saturday, March 2 from 12 pm - 3 pm at each of our five locations around the state. Find more details and other public meetings and open houses coming up.
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- Ohio Huntsman Podcast February 13, 2019The Ohio Huntsman Podcast recently interviewed Ohio's Deer Program Administrator Mike Tonkovich about electronic deer check and more. Listen online.
- 2019 Ohio Natural History Conference February 12, 2019Don't miss it, the Ohio Natural History Conference is Sat, Feb 23 in Columbus! This year's keynote address is Lake Erie and the Waters of Ohio - Past, Present and Future.
- The Making of a State Wildlife Officer: Week 3 February 12, 2019Week 3 of the Wildlife Officer Training Academy involved studying laws to be enforced in the field. Another highlight was Officer Water Survival Training. Stay tuned as we update you on their progress each week!
- Unique Valentine's Day Gifts for Nature Lovers February 12, 2019Looking for a unique Valentine's Day gift? If your special person loves nature, we have a few ideas for you!
- Hunter Education Instructor Trainings February 12, 2019If you've decided that you want to become a volunteer hunter education instructor, then mark your calendar! Instructor trainings are coming up this spring and summer. See requirements and how to register for a training.
- Explore Different Types of Fishing February 12, 2019All types of fishing are fun and offer a great opportunity to spend quality time with your family and friends in the outdoors, so why not mix it up and try a new type of fishing? Explore different fishing methods from Take Me Fishing.
- Apply for a Step Outside Grant February 13, 2019
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