WikiCatchVan Buren Lake
Ohio, United States
- lake
- 10 species listed
- 41.1335, -83.6368
Van Buren Lake is a lake in Ohio, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, Yellow bullhead. The nearest other water we map in Ohio is North Baltimore Reservoir, 4.8 km away.
Species at Van Buren Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- North Baltimore Reservoirreservoir4.8 km
- Rocky Fordstream10 km
- McComb Upground Reservoir Number Tworeservoir12 km
- McComb Upground Reservoir Number Onereservoir13 km
- Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Tworeservoir14 km
- Aurand Runstream14 km
- Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Onereservoir15 km
- Veterans Memorial Reservoir Fostoria Reservoir 6reservoir16 km
About Van Buren Lake
Anglers know Van Buren Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked lakes of Ohio, United States. The standard playbook on a lake 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 Van Buren Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Channel catfish
Fish near structure like submerged trees or rocks, as channel catfish often use these areas for ambush points and shelter.
- 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 Van Buren Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Van Buren Lake, make sure your licence covers Ohio, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
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.