Lake Information, Details & State Management
Clear Fork Lake,Clear Fork Reservoir is in Richland and Morrow Counties * The lake covers 944 acres of fishing water with 14 miles of shoreline * Ohio Division of Wildlife District 1.
Clear Fork Lake Location ~ The lake is located southwest of Mansfield * East of Galion * Just northeast of Lexington.
Distance from Major Cities ~ 10 miles from Mansfield — 50 miles north of Columbus — 70 miles southwest of Cleveland.
Fishing Opportunities ~ Clear Fork Reservoir has Muskellunge * Crappie * Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Yellow Perch * White Bass * Channel Catfish
The marina located at the southwest corner of the lake has a launching ramp off of SR 97 * There is an enforced speed limit on the lake of 10-mph.
State Management,The Ohio Division of Wildlife monitors fish populations – stocking – and water quality.
Clear Fork Lake Location - Courtesy of Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)
Boating Horsepower Regulations on Ohio Lakes
Before you head out fishing for the first time on a new Ohio lake, be sure to check the regulations for motor and horsepower. Our many lakes have unique rules for electric motor
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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.