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| Lake Information | Details and State Management |
|---|---|
| Hargus Creek Lake | Hargus Creek Lake is in Pickaway County. The lake has 146 acres of fishing water with 5 miles of shoreline. Ohio Division of Wildlife District 1. |
| Location | Hargus Creek lake is located in Pickaway County. Just northeast of Circleville and north of US Route 22. It is bordered by the A.W. Marion State Park. |
| Distance from Major Cities | Approximately 25 miles south of Columbus — Approximately 70 miles east of Dayton — Approximately 85 miles northeast of Cincinnati. |
| Fishing Opportunities | Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Catfish * Crappie are found in Hargus Creek Lake. |
| Boating Information | There is an electric motors only restriction on this small lake. Two improved ramp are located on the west side of the lake and boat rentals are available. *** Zebra mussles are also found here so please be certain your boat is cleaned and dry after use to avoid contamination of other waters which you may visit *** |
| State Management | The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations – stocking – water quality analysis. |
Hargus Creek Lake 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 Ohio sportsmen and women with safety and 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.
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