Forked Run Lake
Forked Run Lake is in Forked Run State Park near Reedsville in Meigs County. It is a small reservoir known for crappie, bass, bluegill and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
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.
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.
- Dam rampRampTie-ups and wheelchair accessDirections ↗
- Curtis Hollow Road rampRampBasic facilitiesDirections ↗
- 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 Forked Run 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 Forked Run Lake ↗Local tips
- Use the dam ramp for tie-ups and easier launching.
- Boats over 10 hp must stay at no wake speed, so a small motor works best.
- Fish brush and shoreline cover for crappie and bluegill.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.