Little Beaver Creek
Little Beaver Creek is in southeast Columbiana County, Ohio. The West and Middle Forks meet near Williamsport, and the North Fork joins near Fredericktown. The creek flows east through Beaver Creek State Park and ends at the Ohio River at Glasgow, Pennsylvania, near East Liverpool. About 33 miles of it are a National Wild and Scenic River, and it is known for smallmouth bass and rugged, wooded scenery.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Smallmouth Bass
Described as an amazing smallmouth population
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
White crappie listed
Boat launches
8 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Pioneer Village Launch (Echo Dell Road)PublicBeaver Creek State Park, OH. Start of the usual paddling trip, creek mile 14.3 from the mouth.Directions ↗
- 2Sprucevale LaunchPublicSprucevale, OH. Secondary access, creek mile 11.1.Directions ↗
- 3Ohioville Lock 57 ParkRampOhioville, PA, at the creek mouth on the Ohio River, east of Calcutta Road near PA Route 68. Take-out for the usual trip.Directions ↗
- Beaver Creek State Park (park bridge area)PublicParking in the state park lots. Paddlers put in about 100 yards upstream of the park bridge. Most recreation on the creek happens here.Directions ↗
- Lusk Lock (Beaver Creek State Park)PublicOff CR 419 near Elkton, on a narrow gravel drive past the brown state park sign. A trail leads from the parking area to the water.Directions ↗
- State Route 170 bridgePublicPaddler access just upstream of the bridge on the right bank. A ledge sits at the North Fork mouth just below.Directions ↗
- Grimms BridgePublicReached by Grimms Bridge Road off Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road. Used as a mid-point take-out.Directions ↗
- State Route 68 bridge (Glasgow)PublicMain take-out on the west side of the creek. A gravel road take-out is on the east side about 0.25 mile north of SR 68.Directions ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass | Size limits in the rule apply to certain lakes only | 5 per day total in streams and rivers (statewide) |
| Channel catfish | Ohio DNR Fishing Regulations ↗ | Only one over 28 in per day (statewide) |
| Crappie | Ohio DNR Fishing Regulations ↗ | No daily limit statewide |
| Sunfish | Ohio DNR Fishing Regulations ↗ | No daily limit statewide |
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.
- Reddi Bait & TackleNearby214 Bridge St, Beaver(724) 888-2932Directions ↗
- DJ's Quick StopNearby345 Route 30, Clinton(724) 899-3242Live bait: minnows, wormsDirections ↗
Local tips
- Water gets low and warm in summer, so spring and early summer give the best flows.
- Wade and walk the park areas and bridge crossings. Look for riffles and pools for smallmouth.
- Check the water level before you go. Rain can raise and muddy the creek fast.
- Watch for a strainer (fallen tree) near creek mile 10 on the Ohio River Trail Council guide. Rapids below Fredericktown are rough for beginners at high water.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.