Acton Lake
Acton Lake sits in Hueston Woods State Park about 7 miles north of Oxford, in Butler and Preble counties. It was built in 1956 on Four Mile Creek and is known for bass, crappie and saugeye.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Fish range from 4 to 22 inches
Crappie
White crappie
Saugeye
Reach about 23 inches in 3 years
Bluegill
Some reach 8.5 inches
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Hueston Woods launch rampRampFive-lane ramp near the marina on the west sideDirections ↗
- Hueston Woods marinaMarinaSeasonal dock rentals, boat rentals and kayak launchDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass Split daily limit listed for Acton in the 2026-27 Ohio fishing regulations | 2 under 15 in, 2 at 15 in or longer | 4 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Acton Lake ↗Local tips
- Use a motor of 10 hp or less, or run bigger motors at idle only.
- Check the lake map from ODNR for brush and structure spots.
- Check the bass slot in the current Ohio regulations before keeping fish.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.