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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Cowan Lake | Cowan Lake is in Clinton County. The lake covers 692 acres of fishing water with 17 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District Five(5). |
| Location | The lake is located in southwestern Clinton County approximately 7 miles southwest of Wilmington – 35 miles southeast of Dayton – and 40 miles northeast of Cincinnati. The lake is accessible from US Route 68 and State Routes 350 and 730. |
| Distance from Major Cities | 7 miles from Wilmington. Approximately 60 miles southwest of Columbus. 35 miles south of Dayton. 40 miles northeast of Cincinnati. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Cowan Lake holds; *Muskellunge *White Crappie *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Channel Catfish *Bullheads *Carp. There are also *Kentucky Spotted Bass present. |
| Boating Information | The Division of Parks and Recreation operates and maintains launch ramps ~ a boat rental ~ boat dock ~ bait concession ~ swimming beaches ~ picnic areas ~ hiking trails ~ campgrounds ~ and cabins. There is a 10-hp restriction. |
| State Management | The Ohio Division of Wildlife ~ stocking ~ regulating fishing ~ installing fish habitat structures ~ constructing fishing piers ~ creel surveys. |
Cowan Lake 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- Celebrating 30 years of NAWCA! December 4, 2019This 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.
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- Ticks in Winter: Be Aware and Take Precaution December 4, 2019American 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, 2019Colder temps bring unique challenges for cold blooded creatures. How do they survive?
- Road Repairs Scheduled for Metzger Marsh Wildlife Area December 3, 2019Repairs 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, 2019Venison 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, 2019A 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, 2019It'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, 2019Recycled 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, 2019The 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.
- Celebrating 30 years of NAWCA! December 4, 2019
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