Eastwood Lake
Eastwood Lake is in Eastwood MetroPark in Dayton, Montgomery County, fed by the Mad River. It is a one-mile-long lake with a mix of walleye, saugeye, crappie and bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Saugeye
Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Eastwood MetroPark main entrancePublic1385 Harshman Rd, several spots for boats, canoes and kayaksDirections ↗
- 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 Eastwood 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 Eastwood Lake ↗Local tips
- Boating alternates by date. Fishing boats at idle speed use odd dates.
- Kayaks and canoes are allowed every day.
- Rainbow trout are also stocked, so try cooler months.
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