Lake Info & State Management
Jackson Lake is located in Jackson County. This small lake covers 242 acres of fishing water with 11 miles of shoreline. The lake lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4).
Location ~ Jackson Lake is located in southern Jackson County and is accessible by taking State Route 93 south from Jackson to State Route 279 west from the city of Oak Hill.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 80 miles south from Columbus. Approximately 35 miles from the southern Ohio border. Approximately 100 miles east of Cincinnati.
Fishing Opportunities at Jackson Lake includes *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Channel Catfish *a few rare Musky and Pike.
Boating Information ~ There is an electric motors only restriction on Jackson Lake. An improved double lane launch ramp is located off of State Route 279. There is a boat rental nearby.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include; monitoring fish populations ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Jackson Lake Location ~ Google Maps
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