Highlandtown Lake Fishing
A 188-acre Ohio lake in Columbiana County, electric motors only.
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Ohio notes on Highlandtown Lake
Measured from its ODNR outline, Highlandtown Lake holds 188 acres of water in Columbiana County. Shoreline on the ODNR outline totals about 5 miles. The Division of Wildlife splits it into 2 outline pieces; this page sums them. Salineville is the closest Census place, about 4 miles from the outline point. Fisheries staff of ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office) manage it.
The horsepower layer sets electric motors only. Trailers go in at 2 public launches. Divers and anglers will find 11 ODNR fish attractors on the bottom. Its limits differ from statewide 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.
Ohio fish found at Highlandtown Lake
Tap a chip to open the Ohio page for that fish, as recorded at Highlandtown Lake.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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The attractor layer shows 11 sites around Highlandtown Lake, placed in 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2016, from 4 to 14 feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 felled trees | Tree | 1 | 5 to 7 ft | 2007 |
| 10 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 9 to 12 ft | 2003 |
| 11 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 14 to 14 ft | 2003 |
| 18 felled trees | Tree | 1 | 5 to 7 ft | 2007 |
| 18 stumps | Tree | 1 | 4 to 7 ft | 2007 |
| 19 felled trees | Tree | 1 | 5 to 7 ft | 2007 |
| 20 spools | Spools | 1 | 5 to 8 ft | 2016 |
| 20 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 9 to 12 ft | 2003 |
| 30 tree structures | Tree | 1 | 9 to 14 ft | 2003 |
| 9 felled trees | Tree | 1 | 5 to 7 ft | 2007 |
| Block reef, 17 tree structures, and 17 pallet structures | Multiple | 1 | 6 to 13 ft | 2005 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ramps ODNR lists for Highlandtown Lake
- Highlandtown Wildlife Area Southconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 27 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, 10 HP limit; ODNR Division of Wildlife
- Highlandtown Wildlife Area Northconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, 10 HP limit; ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Three
More public ramps near Highlandtown Lake
- Austin Lake Park and CampgroundsAustin Lake, 11 miles south
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
How many fish to keep at Highlandtown 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 |
Statewide inland rows cover Highlandtown Lake unless a site-specific entry below changes them.
Site-specific limits at Highlandtown Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlandtown | Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 4 fish split daily limit; minimum 2 fish less than 15 inches, & 2 fish 15 inches or longer | 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.
What ODNR has stocked in Highlandtown Lake
ODNR stocking records list 60 releases into Highlandtown Lake between 1972 and 2020; the largest totals are 86,267 channel catfish, 33,105 northern pike, 5,741 largemouth bass.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Channel Catfish | 1,008 | yearling |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 3,196 | yearling |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 5,273 | fingerlings |
| 2012 | Channel Catfish | 11,030 | fingerlings |
| 2012 | Channel Catfish | 4,118 | fingerlings |
| 2012 | Channel Catfish | 4,698 | yearling |
| 2010 | Channel Catfish | 4,544 | yearling |
| 2010 | Channel Catfish | 272 | yearling |
| 2008 | Channel Catfish | 4,668 | yearling |
| 2008 | Channel Catfish | 183 | yearling |
| 2006 | Channel Catfish | 1,578 | yearling |
| 2006 | Channel Catfish | 3,757 | yearling |
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.
Sizing Highlandtown Lake against its Ohio neighbors
If you want more room, Berlin Lake offers 3,344 acres within this group.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlandtown Lake | 188 | 2 | electric motors only | 0 | |
| Jefferson Lake | 13 miles south | 20 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Guilford Lake | 13 miles northwest | 361 | 4 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Leesville Lake | 25 miles southwest | 1,012 | 2 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Atwood Lake | 27 miles west | 1,564 | 3 | 25 HP limit | 0 |
| Berlin Lake | 29 miles northwest | 3,344 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 7 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Beside Highlandtown Lake
Other Ohio lakes close to Highlandtown Lake
- Jefferson Lake13 miles south
- Guilford Lake13 miles northwest
- Leesville Lake25 miles southwest
- Atwood Lake27 miles west
- Berlin Lake29 miles northwest
Bait shops a short drive from Highlandtown Lake
- Glenn's Archery & Tackle, 33094 Baker Rdbait and tackle shop, Lisbon, 12 miles
- Lake Tomahawk Marinamarina, Negley, 12 miles
- Misty River Marinamarina, Toronto, 14 miles
- Bob's Baitbait and tackle shop, Toronto, 14 miles
- Goose Creek Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Amsterdam, 14 miles
- Sportsman's Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Steubenville, 19 miles
Towns to sleep in near Highlandtown Lake
- Salineville4 miles
- Wellsville6 miles
- Lisbon9 miles
Ohio county pages for Highlandtown Lake
- Columbiana Countyseat: Lisbon
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Spotting the fish of Highlandtown Lake by photo
Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Highlandtown Lake, answered in short
How do I find Highlandtown Lake on an Ohio map?
Its outline falls in Columbiana County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), about 4 miles from Salineville.
Is Highlandtown Lake a big lake by Ohio standards?
188 acres on the ODNR map, with about 5 miles of shoreline.
Is there a trailer ramp ODNR lists for Highlandtown Lake?
2 public launches; Highlandtown Wildlife Area South has the most trailer room on file.
What does the ODNR fish roster say about Highlandtown Lake?
channel catfish, northern pike, largemouth bass, chain pickerel and tiger muskellunge, by ODNR records.
How many bass may an Ohio angler keep from Highlandtown Lake?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. Check the site-specific table above as well.
What will an Ohio license set me back for Highlandtown 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.
Does Ohio limit Highlandtown Lake to electric motors?
Plan for electric motors only.
Where do Highlandtown Lake anglers stock up?
Glenn's Archery & Tackle is nearest at 12 miles.
What year did ODNR last stock Highlandtown Lake?
60 stocking lines, the latest year 2020, chiefly channel catfish.
Has ODNR added cover to Highlandtown Lake?
The structure band maps 11 ODNR sites.
Drive the Ohio back roads to Highlandtown Lake
Fees, seasons and site rules sit on the license page.