Fishing
Ohio

BURR OAK LAKE

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FISHING • OHIO

Burr Oak Lake

May 2, 2024

Burr Oak Lake is located in southeastern Ohio and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips for the lake include using live bait and fishing near drop-offs and submerged structures. The best time of year to visit for fishing is in the spring and fall when the water temperature is cooler. The average temperature in the spring is around 60°F, while in the fall, it is around 50°F.

Fish Species
	Black Crappie
	Blue Catfish
	Bluegill
	Kelp Bass

Weather Outlook

16 Day Long Term Forecast

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Seasonal Comparison

Historical Data

Regional Streamflow Levels

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gage Height
LITTLE KANAWHA RIVER AT PALESTINE	370 cfs	14.6 ft
RACCOON CREEK NEAR BOLIN MILLS OH	47 cfs	3.2 ft
LITTLE RACCOON CREEK NEAR EWINGTON OH	18 cfs	4.1 ft
OHIO RIVER AT IRONTON	59,000 cfs	34.5 ft
SYMMES CREEK AT AID OH	59 cfs	6.0 ft
RACCOON CREEK AT ADAMSVILLE OH	234 cfs	3.5 ft
SHADE RIVER NEAR CHESTER OH	48 cfs	5.2 ft

Fishing Destinations

Apple Valley Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Charles Mill Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Burr Oak Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

East 72nd Street Fishing Area

Burr Oak lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Area Boat Ramps

CHERRY BLOSSOM LANE WASHINGTON COUNTY
Upper Ohio-Shade Watershed, Ohio

COOLVILLE RAMP
Hocking Watershed, Ohio

MALTA RAMP
Muskingum Watershed, Ohio

MCCONNELSVILLE LOCK AND DAM RAMP NO.7
Muskingum Watershed, Ohio

RUSH CREEK LAKE
Hocking Watershed, Ohio

BEVERLY RAMP
Muskingum Watershed, Ohio

BUCKEYE LAKE STATE PARK - FAIRFIELD BEACH
Licking Watershed, Ohio

BUCKEYE LAKE STATE PARK - LIEB
Licking Watershed, Ohio

ATHENS BOAT AND SKI CLUB
Upper Ohio-Shade Watershed, Ohio

WELLSTON WILDLIFE AREA
Raccoon-Symmes Watershed, Ohio

Rafting & Kayaking

GREEN COVE--JEFFERSON NF NEAR CONFLUENCE OF STAR HILL BRANCH TO CONFLUENCE WITH WHITETOP LAUREL
South Fork Holston Watershed, Virginia

WHITETOP LAUREL--JEFFERSON NF BOUNDARY (INTERSECTION OF HWY 58 AND SR 859) TO JEFFERSON NF BOUNDARY ABOVE DAMASCUS
South Fork Holston Watershed, Virginia

WATAUGA RESERVOIR TO TN/NC STATE LINE
Watauga Watershed, North-Carolina

FS ROUTE 700 TO CONFLUENCE WITH CLINCH RIVER
Upper Clinch Watershed, Virginia

BOUNDARY BETWEEN MITCHELL AND YANCY COUNTIES TO NC/TN STATELINE
Nolichucky Watershed, Tennessee

HEADWATERS TO TN/VA STATE LINE
South Fork Holston Watershed, Tennessee

DAM AT PENINSULA TO END OF CANAL NEAR CONFLUENCE WITH CHIPPEWA CREEK
Cuyahoga Watershed, Ohio

TN/NC STATE LINE (RM 100.6) TO MINE BRANCH (RM 99.3)
Nolichucky Watershed, Tennessee

HEADWATERS ABOVE LINVILLE GAP TO BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY BOUNDARY
Upper Catawba Watershed, North-Carolina

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY BOUNDARY TO LINVILLE GORGE BOUNDARY
Upper Catawba Watershed, North-Carolina

Parks & Recreation

Letha House Park

Ken Cleveland Park

Fred Greenwood Park

Cascade Valley Metro Park

Brimfield Lion's Community Park

Howe Rd Park

Sprindwater Park

Sand Run Metro Park

Frank Boulevard Park

Gorge Metropolitan Park

RUTHERFORD WETLAND

Nearby Campgrounds

Camping Area	Campsites	Reservations	Toilets	Showers	Elevation
Cabwaylingo State Forest	Numerous				1,161 ft
Portage Lakes State Park	75				1,074 ft

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