Lake Milton
Lake Milton is a large reservoir in Mahoning County, about 10 miles west of Youngstown. Interstate 76 crosses it, and it is known for walleye, bass, crappie and catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked; 15 inch minimum here
Crappie
30 fish limit, 9 inch minimum
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Miller's LandingRampEast side off Mahoning Ave at the state park officeDirections ↗
- 2Robinson's PointRampLaunch off Jersey StreetDirections ↗
- 3MarinaMarinaOn Northeast River Road, seasonal slipsDirections ↗
- 4Lake Milton Boat ClubRampLaunch with dock or marina, 100 Reddog Lane, Craig Beach. No horsepower limit. Privately operated, so confirm access and fees. Launch fee. (330) 793-6816.Directions ↗
- 5Pointview RampRampPublic boat launch, Pointview Avenue, Lake Milton. No horsepower limit. (330) 654-4989.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, saugeye and sauger combined. Includes the Mahoning River between Berlin Lake and Lake Milton | 15 in | 6 |
| Crappie Black and white crappie combined | 9 in | 30 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- North Coast Bait & TackleNearby16963 Mahoning Ave, Lake Milton, OH 44429330-654-2516Directions ↗
Local tips
- Walleye must be 15 inches or longer here, so measure before you keep one.
- Crappie need to be 9 inches or longer, with a 30 fish limit.
- The lake is wide open with no horsepower limit, so watch for wind and boat traffic.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.