MWCD reservoir

Leesville Lake

Carroll County, Ohio

Leesville Lake is a Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District lake in Carroll County between New Philadelphia and Carrollton. It is one of Ohio's top muskie lakes.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Current air temperature at Leesville Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area1,000 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline27 mi

Boat motors10 hp

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Stocked by the Division of Wildlife

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.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

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

Boat launches

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

1South Fork MarinaMarina
Docking, fuel, fishing supplies, restaurant and cabins.Directions ↗
2North Fork MarinaMarina
Docking, fuel and fishing supplies. 330-627-4270.Directions ↗
Accessible fishing pierPublic
Public pier.Directions ↗
4South ForkRamp
Public boat launch, 4131 Deer Rd. Southwest (on the left just before the Marina ), Bowerston. Motor limit: 10 HP. (330) 343-6647.Directions ↗
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 Leesville 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

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

T & A Bait & Tackle ShopNearby
7236 Roswell Rd SW, Sherrodsville, OH 44675Directions ↗

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Local tips

The 10 hp limit keeps the lake quiet, so a small boat works fine.
Muskie anglers should fish weed edges and points.
Both marinas sell fishing supplies if you forget gear.

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