Alum Creek Lake Tournaments
Alum Creek Lake: Buckeye trail dates, winners and ramps.
- 1upcoming
- 10results
- 13.6 lbavg win/day
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ODNR posts no tournament permit list, so the Alum Creek Lake rows come from the host pages linked in each line.
How the Alum Creek Lake events are scored, as printed: team tournament; weeknight team tournament, 5:30 until time set by director; high school team tournament.
Host pages linked in each row; retrieved October 2026.
Event details for Alum Creek Lake
Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Alum Creek (2027) (2027-06-19 to 2027-06-19): target fish as printed: bass; format: team tournament; random boat draw Thursday evening; Friday night pre-tournament meeting; entry $150 per team per event (late fee $25 after Thursday); optional Bonus Bucks $25 per team; Entry fee as printed on the division page for the 2026 season; 2027 fee not printed separately. Launch town not printed, so county left null.
Details exactly as printed on each host page linked in the tables; results without a printed date are shown here with the host note; retrieved October 2026.
Ohio tournament fishing on Alum Creek Lake
Tallied for Alum Creek Lake: 15 scheduled events (1 ahead) and 10 published results. Trails and clubs that run Alum Creek Lake: Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail, Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) and Student Angler Federation (TBF). The printed launch points are New Galena, Cheshire and New Galena Ramp, 4550 Africa Road, Delaware, OH 43015.
One-day five-bass winners here averaged 13.62 pounds across 6 printed results, the best 18.99. Ahead first: Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Alum Creek (2027), dated 2027-06-19.
Ohio dates still to come on Alum Creek Lake
| Date | Event | Organizer | Takeoff | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-06-19 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Alum Creek (2027) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena ramp | Delaware County |
Host schedules read October 2026.
Top finishers at Alum Creek Lake events
Winners as the hosts printed them, each row linked.
Alum Creek Lake winning weights event by event
The heaviest one-day five-bass win on Alum Creek Lake is 18.99 pounds, at Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Alum Creek (2026-04-18) in 2026.
First place here has weighed 10.7 to 19 pounds across 6 one-day wins.
One-day five-bass winning bags only, team or solo; walleye, couples, two-day and Bass Pro Tour totals stay out.
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| Date | Event | Organizer | Takeoff | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-11 | Mid-Ohio Bassmasters Alum Creek Open (2026) | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) | Hollenback Ramp | Delaware County |
| 2026-08-02 | OBF High School Championship (2026) | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-06-25 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-06-25) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-06-18 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-06-18) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-06-11 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-06-11) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-06-06 | SAF Ohio High School State Championship (2026) | Student Angler Federation (TBF) | New Galena Ramp, 4550 Africa Road, Delaware, OH 43015 | Delaware County |
| 2026-06-06 | OBF Region 1 Regional (2026) | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) | Cheshire | Delaware County |
| 2026-06-04 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-06-04) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-05-28 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-05-28) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-05-21 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-05-21) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-05-17 | USA Buckeye Bassmasters Alum Creek Open (2026) | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-05-14 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-05-14) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-05-07 | Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-05-07) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
| 2026-04-18 | Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Alum Creek (2026-04-18) | Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail | New Galena | Delaware County |
Alum Creek Lake between event days
Alum Creek Lake covers about 3,331 acres, in Delaware County. The ODNR horsepower layer lists unlimited horsepower. ODNR maps fish hot spots here for catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, muskie, saugeye, smallmouth bass and sunfish.
ODNR maps 5 boat ramps on the shore. ODNR has placed 4 fish attractors here (2020). 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.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outline, horsepower, fish hot spot and fish attractor layers; ODNR Division of Watercraft launch layer; retrieved October 2026.
Limits an entrant follows on 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 |
| Water | 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.
Alum Creek Lake launch and host details
Public boat ramps at Alum Creek Lake
- Alum Creek State Park – Cheshireconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 102 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Sunbury
- Alum Creek State Park – Campground/Churchconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 25 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Sunbury
- Alum Creek State Park – Howard Roadconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 50 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Kilbourne
- Alum Creek State Park- Hollenback Ramp and Marinaconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 125 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Galena
- Alum Creek State Park – New Galenaconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 87 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, Galena
Trails visiting Alum Creek Lake
Counties tied to Alum Creek Lake events
- Delaware County
Boat prep for an Ohio event on Alum Creek Lake
Jigs and soft plastics
For reservoir cover
Casting rods
For docks and timber
Fluorocarbon line
For clear reservoirs
Livewell care
Keeping a bag alive
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Ohio event waters besides Alum Creek Lake
- Grand Lake St. Marys20 events
- Indian Lake6 events
- Lake Erie20 events
- Lake Milton2 events
- Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir3 events
- Mosquito Creek Lake3 events
- Ohio River29 events
- Portage Lakes2 events
- Rocky Fork Lake1 event
- Sandusky Bay4 events
- Tycoon Lake2 events
Photo ID for the fish of Alum Creek Lake
Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Services, Public domain
Photo: Engbretson, Eric / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public domain
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
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Photo: Mike Heine, CC BY 4.0
Water near the Alum Creek Lake events, photographed
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Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Common questions about events on Alum Creek Lake
How crowded is the Ohio calendar on Alum Creek Lake?
15 organizer dates on file, 1 still ahead, and 10 published results.
Which Alum Creek Lake event comes next?
Fishers of Men Ohio Team Series Alum Creek (2027) on 2027-06-19.
What is a typical winning weight on Alum Creek Lake?
One-day five-bass winners averaged 13.62 pounds over 6 printed results, the top 18.99.
Who posts Alum Creek Lake event dates?
Fishers of Men National Tournament Trail, Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) and Student Angler Federation (TBF).
From which launch do Alum Creek Lake boats leave?
The host pages name New Galena, Cheshire and New Galena Ramp, 4550 Africa Road, Delaware, OH 43015 for takeoff.
What did the newest Alum Creek Lake champion bring to the scale?
Jeffrey Copley and Wayne Copley took first at Fishers of Men Ohio Alum Creek – Weeknight, Alum Creek (2026-06-25) (2026-06-25) with 12.31.
Which license covers fishing a Alum Creek Lake tournament?
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.
How is a Alum Creek Lake event entered?
The organizer page behind each event link explains how to enter.
May a trail add Alum Creek Lake events?
Ohio hosts can send it through the Add a tournament form on this page.
Spend a prefish day on Alum Creek Lake
One click opens the ramps and limits for this water.
Know a tournament that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
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