Cowan Lake Fishing Map – Southwest OH
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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- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report June 20, 2018Walleye Fishing continues to be exceptional, with anglers doing well west of the islands in 28 to 32 feet of water and between Huron and Vermilion in 25 to 40 feet of water.
- Intro to Archery as a Health and Wellness Program June 20, 2018A good way to burn some calories while having fun and honing skills with friends, family, or colleagues is to participate in shooting sports. ODNR Division of Wildlife staff recently provided an Introduction to Archery class for this Health and Wellness group.
- Pollinator Paradise at Wildlife District Three June 20, 2018The newly established pollinator paradises at the Wildlife District Three Office in Akron is growing fast and furious! Monarda (beebalm), partridge pea, bluestem, purple coneflower, and a couple of species of milkweeds are starting to pop amongst many other species.
- Collaborative Effort to Sample for Grass Carp in the Sandusky and Maumee Rivers June 20, 2018Fisheries biologists from multiple agencies recently conducted a project on the Sandusky and Maumee rivers to assess their ability to capture grass carp.
- Hot Bites! Fishing Reports - Alum Creek Lake June 19, 2018Alum Creek Lake is heating up with these warm temperatures. Anglers should target flats near deep water and points. See map for example path to follow when trolling crankbaits or worm harnesses.
- Private Lands Biologists Can Help June 19, 2018Earlier this month, we partnered with the Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative and planted 5.5 acres of wildflowers at Brooks Park at Buckeye Lake. If you want to learn how to help pollinators in your backyard, contact a Private Lands Biologist in your area. No space is too small to create wildlife habitat!
- Black Widow Spiders June 19, 2018A rare species in Ohio, but found occasionally in southern counties, is the black widow spider as pictured here. The male black widow is smaller than the female and does not pose any risk to humans, but the female’s bite can be serious and medical attention is required.
- Birds and Bees? Make it Broods and Bees June 19, 2018Having wildflowers to attract protein-rich, pollinating insects is critical to ecosystems, and these insects are exactly what young pheasants need to eat to thrive and grow during the first two months of life.
- Hunter Education Instructor Training Offered in Columbus June 18, 2018Central Ohio sportsmen and women interested in becoming Hunter Education Instructors are encouraged to register for a training workshop taking place in Columbus August 11-12.
- Weekly Lake Erie Fishing Report June 20, 2018
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