Van Buren Lake Fishing Map ~ Northwest Ohio
Lake Info & State Management
Van Buren Lake is in Hancock County. This tiny lake covers 53 acres of fishing water and has 2 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District Two(2).
Location – Van Buren Lake is located in northern Hancock County. It is approximately eight miles north of Findlay and one mile east of I-75 off of State Route 613.
Approximately 8 miles north of Findlay. Approximately 40 miles south of Toledo. Approximately 35 miles northeast of Lima.
Van Buren Lake supports; *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Crappies *Bullheads.
There is an electric motors only restriction on Van Buren Lake. A single lane boat ramp is on the north side.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife activities include ~ monitoring fish populations ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Lake Van Buren ~ Google Maps
Van Buren, OH Weather ~ 45889
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 during the last week probably had him biting his nails up to the end. Second place winner
Ohio Lake Maps by ODNR Region 1-5
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.
GoFishOhio Fishing Polls….
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A very special THANKS to the Ohio Division of Natural Resources, the Division of Wildlife and the Division of Watercraft for their hard work and dedication in providing Ohio sportsmen and women with safety and excellent fishing & hunting opportunities!
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Ohio DNR Links
Ohio Fishing License
OH Fishing Regulations
Fish Ohio Awards
Watercraft Registration
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Turn In a Poacher (1-800-POACHER)
Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher, or ”TIP” program is helping 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 it 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.
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ODNR Contact Info
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[/one_half_last]Events in April 2026
MonMonday TueTuesday WedWednesday ThuThursday FriFriday SatSaturday SunSunday March 30March 31April 1April 2April 3April 4April 5April 6April 7April 8April 9April 10April 11(1 event)LEWT Jig Open – Vermillion West
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April 11For more information go to: https://lakeeriewalleyetrail.com/
April 12(1 event)Rats Nest Bass Club Mosquito Ice Breaker Open
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April 12Main Ramp
8:00 am – 4:00 pmApril 13April 14April 15April 16April 17April 18(2 events)NEO Crappie Club – Lake Arthur
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April 18
The Northeast Ohio Crappie Club stops by Lake Arthur in PA.
For more information, visit their website at “https://NortheastOhioCrappieClub.com/“
April 19April 20April 21April 22April 23April 24April 25(2 events)Lake Erie Walleye Trail (LEWT) – Huron
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April 25For more information, got to: https://lakeeriewalleyetrail.com/
April 26(3 events)Jaw Jackerz Event #1 at East Fork Lake
April 26Bass tournament
Registration starts at 5 am, launch at safe light
North Shore Ramp
(Rocky Fork backup)X-Series Bass Tournament #1 at Portage Lakes
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April 26New State Park ramp
April 27April 28April 29April 30May 1May 2(1 event)Better Half Tour Spring Fling
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May 2Main State Park Ramp
Tournament is 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration 6:45 – 7:45 am
$50 Membership (Season) , $75 Entry, $10 Optional Big Bass, 50/ 50 RaffleOhio Total Weight Championship Qualifier
BetterHalfTour.com for online registration
May 3(1 event)Jaw Jackerz Big Bass Open at Rocky Fork Lake
May 3North Shore ramp
Registration at 5 am
Launch at safe light
