Paint Creek Lake, OH Fishing Map - Southwest Ohio
Paint Creek Lake Info & State Management
Paint Creek Lake is in Highland and Ross Counties. The lake covers 1190 acres of fishing water with 30 miles of shoreline. This lake lies within Ohio Division of Wildlife District Five(5).
Paint Creek Lake is located 10 miles east of Hillsboro. One(1) mile north of US Route 50 on Rapid Forge Road. Five(5) miles south of Greenfield on State Route 753.
Approximately 10 miles east of Hillsboro. Approximately 5 miles south of Greenfield. Approximately 60 miles from Dayton. Approximately 50 miles from Cincinnati.
Paint Creek Lake is noted for its outstanding; *Largemouth and Smallmouth *Spotted Bass *White and Black Crappie *Bluegill *Sunfish *Catfish *Suckers *Carp. The fishery has developed from the resident fish populations in the streams which flow into it.
Paint Creek Lake is an unlimited horsepower lake. Two improved boat launches are available – one is on of the Rattlesnake arm off of Cope Road on the west side – the other is on Taylor Road.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include; monitoring fish populations ~ creel studies ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Paint Creek Lake Location - Google Maps
Paint Creek Lake, OH Weather ~ 45612
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
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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
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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.
Ohio Lake Maps by ODNR Region 1-5
