Lake Info & State Management
Hoover Reservoir is in Delaware and Franklin Counties. The lake covers 3300 acres with 45 miles of shoreline. Ohio Division of Wildlife District One.
Location ~ Hoover Reservoir is located in Delaware and Franklin Counties just north of Columbus. It can be accessed by State Route 161 to Sunbury Road. US Route 3 runs along the west side of the lake and US Route 605 is to the east.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 10 miles north of Columbus — Approximately 70 miles northeast of Dayton — Approximately 110 miles southwest of Cleveland.
Fishing Opportunities at Hoover Reservoir include Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Crappie * Catfish * Saugeye.
Boating Information ~ There is an 6-HP restriction on Hoover Reservoir. Many small ramps are located on the west side of the lake along Sunbury Road and an improved ramp is on Red Bank Road.
The Division of Wildlife activities include stocking – monitoring fish populations – water quality analysis.
Hoover Reservoir ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)

Ohio Walleye Federation 2025
The Ohio Walleye Federation has a new captain in 2025 who plans on taking the OWF to the next level. Jason Fischer, who runs the Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) and the Lake

LEWT Early Birds ~ Sign Up is OPEN!
The Early Bird sign up for the Lake Erie Walleye Trail started on January 31 and will close on FEBRUARY 28th. If you’re a walleye fanatic, don’t miss out. The only way to earn Team of the Year points
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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