North Branch Kokosing Lake
North Branch Kokosing Lake is a small flood-control lake about 15 minutes north of Mount Vernon, near Fredericktown in Knox County. It is a shallow lake with a campground on the west side, known for panfish, bass and channel catfish.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Stocked by ODNR; last stocking noted in 2017.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Mostly small fish, 3 to 7 inches.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- West side boat rampRampTwo-lane ramp at the campground area, managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Reached from Waterford Road.Directions ↗
- Kokosing Lake Wildlife AreaPublicPublic land around the lake with shoreline fishing.Directions ↗
- 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 North Branch Kokosing 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 ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near North Branch Kokosing Lake ↗Local tips
- Keep boats small. The lake is only about 10 feet deep at most.
- Fish the headwaters in spring for suckers, smallmouth and rock bass during the spawning runs.
- Ice and bait are sold at the campground headquarters.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.