Lake White
Lake White is in Pike County near Waverly in the Appalachian foothills. It allows unlimited horsepower boating and has a launch ramp at State Routes 551 and 104.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Saugeye
Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Spotted Bass
Rocky banks and bluff ends. Jigs and finesse plastics.
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.
- SR 551 and SR 104 launch rampRampPublic launch rampDirections ↗
- Private marinaMarinaMarina with additional accessDirections ↗
- 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 Lake White 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
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bill's Bait HouseNearby4308 State Route 220, Waverly, OH 45690(740) 947-2542Directions ↗
Local tips
- Spotted bass and largemouth bass both live here.
- Bill's Bait House sits on the back side of the lake.
- Expect boat traffic on summer weekends.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.