Lake Info & State Management
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 One.
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 at Hargus Creek Lake include Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Catfish * Crappie.
Boating Info ~ 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 ***
The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations – stocking – water quality analysis.
Hargus Creek Lake ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures (Lakes to Fish!)

Better Half Tour Male/Female Bass Tournaments
The 2023 season is set for the Better Half Tour, a male/female bass fishing tournament trail. They will start with the Spring Fling at Lake Milton on Saturday, May 6th. There will be

Walleye Wisdom Seminar February 25th
Want to learn the tactics and techniques used by the professionals to catch walleye on Lake Erie? Sign up and mark your calendars for the Walleye Wisdom Seminar on Saturday, February 25th at Vic’s Sports Center at 2039 Tallmadge
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.