State park lake

Lake Snowden

Athens County, Ohio

Lake Snowden is in Athens County, about 6 miles southwest of Athens and 1 mile northeast of Albany off U.S. 50. It has a campground and a swimming beach.

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Surface area131 acres

Max depth42 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsUnlimited

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Special split daily limit applies

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

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

Lake Snowden boat launchRamp
Launch and boat docks off U.S. 50Directions ↗
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 Snowden 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

Know the bass split limit before you keep fish.
The lake reaches 42 feet, so look for deeper structure in summer.
Boat traffic is not horsepower limited, so fish early or on weekdays.

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