Clendening Lake

Harrison County, Ohio

Clendening Lake is a long, narrow, winding MWCD reservoir in southwestern Harrison County, reached from State Route 800 near Tippecanoe. It has a 10 hp limit and is known for muskie, crappie, bass and catfish.

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Surface area1,702 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline35.5 mi

Boat motors10 hp limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Flathead Catfish●●●○○

Live bait around wood and rock at night.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Boat launches

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Clendening MarinaMarina
79100 Bose Rd, Freeport. Boat rentals, bait, campingDirections ↗
Kayak launchPublic
MWCD kayak launchDirections ↗
3Clendening RampRamp
Public boat launch, Simpson Road, off ST. RT. 799, Nottingham. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.Directions ↗
4County Rd 6 RampRamp
Public boat launch, County Hwy #6, Tippecanoe. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Clendening Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Clendening Marina ↗Nearby
79100 Bose Rd, Freeport, OH 43973740-658-3691 Directions ↗

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Local tips

The lake is long and winding, so plan for slow travel with a small motor.
Fish the wooded shoreline and brush for bass and crappie.
Buy bait at the marina.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.