Lake Info & State Management
Knox Lake is in Knox County covers 495 acres of fishing water and has 12 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District One.
Location ~ Knox Lake is located in northern Knox County just northeast of Frederickstown on State Route 95.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 40 miles northeast of Columbus — Approximately 20 miles south of Mansfield — Approximately 80 miles southwest of Cleveland.
Fishing Opportunities ~ Knox Lake is noted for its populations of Muskellunge * Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Crappie * Yellow Perch * Catfish * In the tailwaters of the lake are Rainbow Trout.
Boating Information ~ There is a 10-hp restriction on Knox Lake. There are two marinas on the lake featuring boat rentals and launch ramps.
The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations and water quality analysis.
Knox Lake ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)

Winter Pool Bass Fishing
Many Ohio lakes have been drawn down to winter pool, leaving dry & exposed the normal shallow water areas bass hang out in. So, where do bass hang out until the lake fills

Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl Winners Announced!
The top three places of the 2025 Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl have been verified and announced. Congratulations to Jay Gullet, winner of a 2026 Ranger 622 FS! He weighed an 11.59#, 29.5″ walleye November 20th. Some wild weather
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.

















