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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Dillon Lake | 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 | Dillon Lake supports *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. |
| State Management | 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 Location – Courtesy 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 Ohio sportsmen and women with safety and excellent fishing, hunting and boating 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.
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