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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- Ohio Fishing Regulations: How They are Made January 15, 2020he ODOW issues annual fishing regs on the basis of biological data and public input to protect wildlife and to provide the public with opportunities to benefit from wildlife for recreational, scientific, and other purposes.
- Attracting Wildlife in Winter: Keep Water from Freezing January 15, 2020Freezing temperatures mean water sources can be hard to find for backyard wildlife. Help wildlife this winter by providing a water source! Follow these steps to help keep the water thawed.
- River Otter Surveys January 14, 2020Staff have been conducting river otter bridge surveys and will continue to do so through mid-Feb. These surveys are an important tool which helps to form sustainable management plans for Ohio's otter population. See more info including the 2019 results.
- Nature Scoop January 2020 January 14, 2020Help Pollinators and Winter Birds. Garden4Wildlife Plans. Sustainable Yard Care and More!
- Project SNOWstorm Update: Meet Wolverine the Snowy Owl January 14, 2020One of our partners, Black Swamp Bird Observatory in NW Ohio, coordinated with Project SNOWstorm and the Detroit/Wayne Airport to place a radio transmitter on a snowy owl! This transmitter will record data as the bird spends time in its wintering grounds and then returns back to its breeding ground in the arctic tundra.
- Backyards For Wildlife: Homemade Suet January 13, 2020Winter is a great time of year to watch wildlife! With reduced food and water sources, some wildlife will readily come to your backyard if the right foods are provided. Have you ever heard of suet? It's fun and easy to make! Watch a quick video.
- We Want Your Feedback! Take the 2019-2020 Deer Hunter Survey January 13, 2020We would like deer hunters to provide feedback on their season by completing a short survey. Any info provided will remain confidential and data will be shared in summarized form only. Take the survey!
- Wildlife Survival in Winter: Hibernation January 10, 2020Do you feel like curling up in a warm blanket and sleeping the cold winter away? You’re not alone! Many wildlife species use hibernation to effectively survive the winter.
- New Fishing Regulations in 2020 January 10, 2020For anglers across Ohio, 2020 will offer some new fishing regulations and limits. Get a sneak peek at some of these changes.
- Mark Your Calendar - Visit Our Open Houses in March! January 9, 2020This year, open houses will be held at the District Offices the week of March 2-6, 2020 during normal business hours, 8am-5pm, and until 7pm on Wed, March 4.
- Ohio Fishing Regulations: How They are Made January 15, 2020
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