Dow Lake
Dow Lake sits inside Strouds Run State Park about 2 miles east of Athens in Athens County. It is a hilly, wooded lake used for fishing, paddling and camping.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Strouds Run Road boat rampRampRamp off County Road 20 with a courtesy dockDirections ↗
- Dam shoreline accessPublicBank fishing off U.S. 50 near the damDirections ↗
- Boat rentalMarinaRentals at (740) 594-2628Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Dow 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 ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Dow Lake ↗Local tips
- Keep motors at 10 hp or less.
- Fish the dam end where the lake is deepest, up to 33 feet.
- Bank anglers can use the U.S. 50 shoreline near the dam.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.