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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Grand Lake St. Marys | Grand Lake St. Marys is the largest inland lake located entirely in the State of Ohio. It has an area covering 13500 acres. This lake lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Five(5). |
| Location | Grand Lake St. Marys is located in Mercer and Auglaize Counties flanked by the cities of Celina to the northwest and St. Marys to the northeast. The entire lake is bounded by state roads – State Route 29 is on the north side ~ State Route 703 is to the south ~ US Route 127 to the west. It is just west of I-75 off of US Route 33. |
| Distance from Major Cities | Approximately 90 miles southwest of Toledo. Approximately 90 miles northwest of Columbus. Approximately 60 miles north of Dayton. |
| Fishing Opportunities | This big lake has good populations of; *Bluegill *Bullheads *Largemouth Bass *Black and White Crappies *Channel Catfish *Bullheads *Yellow Perch *plus an occasional *Northern Pike or *Striped Bass. |
| Boating Information | There are many marinas around Grand Lake St. Marys. There are boat rentals at many of these so select one that is near the spots that you want to fish. There is no horsepower limit on the lake – but beware! The lake is very shallow with an average depth of only 5-7 feet. There are many stump fields with appetites for boat motors. A No Wake Zone extends 500 feet from shore. |
| State Management | The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include; monitoring fish populations ~ stocking ~ creel studies ~ vegetation control ~ physical and chemical water analysis. |
Grand Lake St. Mary’s 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- Beginning Birding Tours Available During International Migratory Bird Day Weekend April 16, 2019The Ohio Ornithological Society is now accepting signups for guided beginner birding tours during the International Migratory Bird Day weekend at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area on May 11 and 12.
- Youth Hunters Find Success during 2019 Youth Wild Turkey Season April 16, 2019Many young hunters found success during Ohio’s 2019 youth spring wild turkey season last weekend - 1,318 birds were harvested!
- Excluding Bats From Buildings During Roosting Season April 16, 2019Bats are migrating to summer maternity roosts and now is a good time to make sure bats are kept out of the house! It is illegal to kill bats, learn about non-lethal exclusion and other ways to keep bats from roosting in buildings.
- Fishing Basics: Shore Fishing April 16, 2019The main advantage of fishing from shore is that almost everyone has access to a spot that's close to home. Find simple tips about how to shore fish from Takemefishing.
- Citizen Science: Frogs and Salamanders April 16, 2019Yesterday, we highlighted citizen science projects focused on monarchs and dragonflies - but maybe amphibians are more your thing! iNaturalist Salamander Project and Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey.
- ODNR and Partners Provide Hunts for Hunters with Disabilities April 16, 2019Blue Rock State Forest and Pike State Forest were the settings for two recent special hunts organized for hunters with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors while hunting for wild turkey.
- Citizen Science: Spiders and Bees April 16, 2019Spiders and bees are literally everywhere, so your help is needed to study these fascinating creatures! Ohio Spider Survey and Ohio Bee Atlas.
- Fishing Basics: Fly Fishing April 16, 2019This method of fishing uses techniques that are more challenging than other types of fishing, but what a fun challenge it is!
- Lake Erie’s Amazing Walleye Hatch April 15, 2019Walleye trawl results from Ohio and Canada show the 2018 hatch was the highest ever recorded in Lake Erie’s western basin - and things will only continue to get better! Read on to see how bright the future of Lake Erie walleye is.
- Citizen Science: Monarchs and Dragonflies April 15, 2019If you or your family are interested in observing things that flutter or zip by this summer, then we have a few citizen science projects for you! Monarch Joint Venture and Ohio Dragonfly Survey.
- Beginning Birding Tours Available During International Migratory Bird Day Weekend April 16, 2019
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