Lake Info & State Management
Dillon Lake is in Muskingum County. It covers 1325 acres of fishing water at normal pool. This lake is within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4).
Location ~ This recreational area lies 6 miles north of Zanesville off of State Route 146. It can be reached by driving southeast from Newark on State Route 16 to SR 146.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 45 miles east of Columbus. 6 miles north of Zanesville. Approximately 30 miles west of Cambridge.
Fishing Opportunities at Dillon Lake feature *Bluegill *Crappie *Largemouth Bass *Bullheads *Carp *Muskellunge *Walleye *Flathead and Channel Catfish.
Boating Information ~ This is a busy lake with four boat ramps. Two of these boat launches are near the dam – one is off of State Route 146 and the other at the marina – which also rents various watercraft. Horsepower is unlimited.
Development of the 1325-acre lake and 4400 acres of land surrounding it are carried out jointly by: The Corps of Engineers – The Division of Natural Resources – The Division of Wildlife – The Division of Parks and Recreation.
Dillon Lake OH ~ Google Maps
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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.