Lake Info & State Management
Lake Snowden is in Athens County. This small lake covers 131 acres of water and has 7.1 miles of shoreline. The lake lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Four(4).
Location ~ Lake Snowden is located in the southwest corner of Athens County. It is southwest of the city of Athens and one mile northeast of Albany. The lake can be accessed from Us Route 50.
Distance from Major Cities ~ 6 miles from Athens. Approximately 190 miles south of Cleveland. Approximately 80 miles southeast of Columbus. Approximately 145 miles east of Cincinnati.
Fishing Opportunities ~ Lake Snowden offers anglers *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Redear Sunfish *Channel Catfish.
Boating Information ~ There is a 10-hp limit restriction on Lake Snowden. A primitive launch ramp is located off of State Route 50 on the south side of the lake.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include; fish stocking ~ installing fish structures ~ monitoring fish populations ~ creel studies ~ water quality analysis.
Lake Snowden OH ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures (Lakes to Fish!)

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.









