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 (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.