WikiCatchBuckeye Lake
Ohio, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 39.9204, -82.4705
Buckeye Lake is a reservoir in Ohio, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Channel catfish, Saugeye, Yellow bullhead. The nearest other water we map in Ohio is Crane Lake, 1.5 km away.
Species at Buckeye Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Crane Lakereservoir1.5 km
- Dawes Lakepond7.2 km
- Bell Runstream8.3 km
- Binns Lakelake8.4 km
- Dutch Forkstream9.3 km
- Beaver Runstream10 km
- Slim Creekstream12 km
- Oakthorpe Lakepond12 km
About Buckeye Lake
Anglers know Buckeye Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked reservoirs of Ohio, United States. The standard playbook on a reservoir this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Buckeye Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Channel catfish
Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.
- For Saugeye
Target saugeye during dawn and dusk, focusing on areas near drop-offs or current breaks where they ambush prey.
- For Yellow bullhead
Fish near the bottom, as yellow bullheads are bottom feeders. Use a slip bobber to suspend your bait just off the bottom in deeper water.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Buckeye Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Planning a trip to Buckeye Lake? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Buckeye Lake — confirm them ahead of time.
Official Ohio fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.