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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Dow Lake | Dow Lake is in Canaan Township in Athens County. It encompasses 153 acres with 7 miles of shoreline. The lake lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4). |
| Location | This small lake lies just northeast of Athens on County Road 20 and north of US Route 50. It is the next door neighbor of Strouds Run State Park. |
| Distance from Major Cities | Approximately 70 miles southeast of Columbus. Approximately 30 miles west of Marietta. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Dow Lake supports *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Largemouth Bass *Channel Catfish *Stocked Golden Trout. |
| Boating Information | The boat ramp on Dow Lake is on the north end with parking and picnic areas. Horsepower is limited to 10-hp. |
| State Management | The Division of Wildlife has instituted a slot limit for bass. Know the slot limit before you go bass fishing! |
Dow 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.
Ohio Wildlife News- Species of the Week: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel April 1, 2020It's time for another animal species of the week! This week we are spotlighting the thirteen-lined ground squirrel.
- ODNR Operations During Coronavirus Outbreak April 1, 2020Want to get outdoors? Please reference the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website for the most timely details on closures and access opportunities at state-owned facilities.
- Thank You for Your Reports of Bald Eagle Nests! April 1, 2020We are thrilled to announce that we received over 2,400 reports of bald eagle nests in Ohio! We will spend the next couple weeks finalizing confirmations of nest locations and plan to have the full report available in late April, on Earth Day.
- USCG Guidelines for PFD Decontamination April 1, 2020Are you an avid boater seeking guidance on how to disinfect your personal flotation devices to make sure they are not carrying the Covid-19 virus? The U.S. Coast Guard recently posted guidance on how to do this.
- Camping Facilities Closed at Woodbury, Crown City Wildlife Areas April 1, 2020In response to the developing public health situation with COVID-19 and the Ohio Department of Health’s Stay At Home Order, we are closing campgrounds at Woodbury and Crown City wildlife areas.
- Use Smart Social Distancing Meaures When Fishing and Enjoying the Outdoors April 1, 2020Yes! You can still fish. This is a time of uncertainty, though, so please use smart social distancing measures. Read more about social distancing.
- Changes in ODNR Division of Wildlife Operations April 1, 2020Visit the Ohio Division of Wildlife website for the latest updates on cancelled events and changes in operations.
- Spotted: Green Frog March 31, 2020The green frog is the most abundant frog in Ohio. Peak breeding activity occurs from April through August, when eggs are fertilized externally and attach to aquatic plants in smaller clusters.
- Video: Red-Shouldered Hawk Nest March 31, 2020Enjoy this short Facebook video from our staff member Jamey about the Red-shouldered hawks nesting in her backyard.
- Wild Ohio Cookbook: Classic Fish Cake March 31, 2020If you had luck on the lake, you'll love this classic fish cake.
- Species of the Week: Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel April 1, 2020
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