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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- 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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