Alum Creek Lake Fishing
A 3,331-acre Ohio lake in Delaware County, unlimited horsepower.
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What ODNR maps at Alum Creek Lake
Anglers get 3,331 acres of lake at Alum Creek Lake, a water of Delaware County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 68.6 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Sunbury, roughly 4 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District One (Columbus office) covers this water.
Expect unlimited horsepower on the water. ODNR hot-spot maps mark catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, saugeye and smallmouth bass. The launch inventory shows 5 public launches. The attractor layer lists 4 structure sites. The 2026-27 booklet names it in 1 site-specific entry.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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ODNR sources connect these fish with Alum Creek Lake; others may swim there unlisted.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Attractor sites on Alum Creek Lake
ODNR maps 4 attractor sites in Alum Creek Lake, placed in 2020, from 12 to 25 feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Xmas Trees | Tree | 2 | 12 to 21 ft | 2020 |
| 150 Xmas Trees | Tree | 2 | 15 to 25 ft | 2020 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio launches on Alum Creek Lake
- Alum Creek State Park- Hollenback Ramp and Marinaconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 125 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Alum Creek State Park – Cheshireconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 102 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Alum Creek State Park – New Galenaconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 87 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Alum Creek State Park – Howard Roadconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 50 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Alum Creek State Park – Campground/Churchconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
Boat ramps in the area of Alum Creek Lake
- Hoover Reservoir – Oxbow Road Launch RampHoover Reservoir, 6 miles southeast
- Hoover Reservoir – Baldridge Boat RampHoover Reservoir, 7 miles southeast
- Hoover Reservoir – Twin Bridges LaunchHoover Reservoir, 8 miles southeast
- Hoover Reservoir – Maxtown launchHoover Reservoir, 9 miles southeast
- Delaware State Park – South RampDelaware Lake, 10 miles northwest
- Bellepoint Launch Ramp on O'Shaughnessy ReservoirO'Shaughnessy Reservoir, 10 miles west
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Alum Creek Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
At Alum Creek Lake the inland table holds, with any site-specific line overriding it.
Special lake rules at Alum Creek Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek Lake | Black & White Crappie | 30; minimum 9 inches | Open year-round |
Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Hatchery fish released into Alum Creek Lake
Between 1973 and 2022, ODNR logged 442 stocking entries for Alum Creek Lake, led by 51,635,497 saugeye, 12,131,578 walleye, 1,781,808 muskellunge.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saugeye | 70,000 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 70,000 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 1,532,000 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 22,137 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 109,989 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 84,899 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 116,688 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 142 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 200 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 63 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 221 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 419 | adv. fingerlings |
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Tournaments on Alum Creek Lake
Find every listed Alum Creek Lake event and result on its own tournament page.
The closest lakes to Alum Creek Lake, side by side
Size-wise, Hoover Reservoir leads the neighbors at 2,884 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Creek Lake | 3,331 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 7 | |
| Hoover Reservoir | 8 miles southeast | 2,884 | 5 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| O'Shaughnessy Reservoir | 10 miles west | 896 | 4 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Delaware Lake | 11 miles northwest | 1,215 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 4 |
| Antrim Lake | 13 miles south | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| Griggs Reservoir | 15 miles southwest | 387 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Alum Creek Lake
More ODNR lakes within reach of Alum Creek Lake
- Hoover Reservoir8 miles southeast
- O'Shaughnessy Reservoir10 miles west
- Delaware Lake11 miles northwest
- Antrim Lake13 miles south
- Griggs Reservoir15 miles southwest
Bait and tackle counters serving Alum Creek Lake
- Alum Creek Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Sunbury, 2 miles
- Cabela's Columbussporting goods store, Columbus, 8 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Columbus, 1510 Polaris Parkwaysporting goods store, Columbus, 8 miles
- Blaine Creek Custom Lures and Rodsbait and tackle shop, Westerville, 8 miles
- Liberty Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Powell, 9 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Dublinsporting goods store, Dublin, 13 miles
Overnight options around Alum Creek Lake
- Sunbury4 miles
- Delaware6 miles
- Powell9 miles
The county guides that include Alum Creek Lake
- Delaware Countyseat: Delaware
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Ask-and-answer notes on Alum Creek Lake
Which ODNR district covers Alum Creek Lake?
Ohio anglers find it in Delaware County, ODNR Wildlife District One (Columbus office), about 4 miles from Sunbury.
How much water does Alum Creek Lake hold at the surface?
About 3,331 acres, with about 68.6 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Alum Creek Lake?
Yes, 5 public launches, including Alum Creek State Park- Hollenback Ramp and Marina.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Alum Creek Lake?
Listed fish: catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskellunge, saugeye, smallmouth bass and sunfish.
What can go in the cooler at Alum Creek Lake under Ohio rules?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. ODNR prints extra limits for it, listed above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Alum Creek Lake?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
What motor rule applies at Alum Creek Lake?
Posted rule: unlimited horsepower.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Alum Creek Lake?
Alum Creek Bait & Tackle, about 2 miles away.
Is Alum Creek Lake on the stocking records?
From 1973 to 2022: 442 releases, saugeye first.
Where are the brush piles at Alum Creek Lake?
ODNR lists 4 sites of placed cover.
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