State park lake

Lake Logan

Hocking County, Ohio

Lake Logan is in Hocking County about 3 miles west of Logan, inside Lake Logan State Park. It is a small, shallow lake with a 10 hp limit, known for bluegill, crappie, bass, muskie and catfish.

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Surface area400 acres

Max depth18 ft

Shoreline9.5 mi

Boat motors10 hp limit, 10 mph speed limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Crappie●●●○○

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

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Muskellunge●●○○○

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

Channel Catfish●●●○○

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

Saugeye●●○○○

Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.

Boat launches

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

Main ramp (Lake Logan Road)Ramp
Southeast part of the lake near the state parkDirections ↗
Secondary rampRamp
Small ramp about 1.5 miles northeast on Lake Logan RoadDirections ↗
Tailwater access (SR 664)Public
Bank fishing below the damDirections ↗
Lake Logan MarinaMarina
Seasonal rentals: canoes, kayaks, pontoonsDirections ↗
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 Lake Logan 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.

Downs Bait & TackleNearby
30586 Lake Logan Road, Logan, OH 43138740-385-7722 Directions ↗

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Local tips

The headwaters are 3 feet deep or less, so watch your motor.
Maximum depth is about 18 feet near the dam.
Try the tailwater off SR 664 if you fish from shore.

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