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State park lake

Forked Run Lake

Meigs County, Ohio

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.

N0.5 mi
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Surface area102 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsNo horsepower limit, but boats over 10 hp must run at no wake speed.

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.

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 ↗

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

Bait & tackle nearby

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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.