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 June 2026
MonMonday TueTuesday WedWednesday ThuThursday FriFriday SatSaturday SunSunday June 1June 2June 3June 4June 5June 6(2 events)Better Half Tour West Branch Bass Battle
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June 6Rock Springs Rd. ramp.
Tournament 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Registration 6:45 am – 7:45 am
$50 Membership (one time fee for season)
$75 Tournament
$10 Big Bass (optional)
50/ 50 RaffleOhio Total Weight Championship Qualifier
BetterHalfTour.com
June 7(1 event)June 8June 9June 10June 11(1 event)Ohio Retirement Bass Series – OH River
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June 11
JUNE 11th @ OH River, Kennedy Park, WVThe Ohio Retirement Bass Series fishes on NE Ohio Lakes and the Ohio River. One team member must be 55 or older!
Events take place every other Thursday. $40 Entry Fee = 100% Payout
For more info, contact Tom Wickersham at 330-205-7810 or Wick1352@yahoo.com
June 12June 13June 14(2 events)Jaw Jackerz Event #3 at Ohio River
June 14Whiteoak ramp
Registration starts at 4:30 am
Launch at safe lightJune 15June 16June 17June 18June 19June 20(1 event)June 21(1 event)June 22June 23June 24June 25(1 event)Ohio Retirement Bass Series @ West Branch
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June 25JUNE 25th @ West Branch Reservoir ~ West RampThe Ohio Retirement Bass Series fishes on NE Ohio Lakes and the Ohio River. One team member must be 55 or older!
Events take place every other Thursday. $40 Entry Fee = 100% Payout
For more info, contact Tom Wickersham at 330-205-7810 or Wick1352@yahoo.com
June 26June 27June 28(2 events)Jaw Jackerz Event #5 at Rocky Fork
June 28East Shore Marina
Registration begins at 4:30 am
Launch at safe lightJaw Jackerz Event #4 at Deer Creek Lake
June 28West ramp.
Registration starts at 4:30 am
Launch at safe lightJune 29June 30July 1July 2July 3July 4July 5
