Paint Creek Lake
Paint Creek Lake is in Highland County about 10 miles east of Hillsboro, 1 mile north of U.S. 50. It has three boat ramps and a marina.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Special split daily limit applies
Crappie
9 inch minimum
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Paint Creek marinaMarinaMarina with rental boats and seasonal docksDirections ↗
- 2(Campground) Taylor Rd.RampRampPublic boat launch, End of Taylor Road, Bainbridge. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4284.Directions ↗
- 3Deer Park RampRampLaunch with dock or marina, Deer Park Road, Bainbridge. No horsepower limit. (937) 365-1485.Directions ↗
- 4Rattlesnake RampRampPublic boat launch, From SR753 go east on Snake Rd to the end, Bainbridge. No horsepower limit. (937) 393-4284.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 Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie must be 9 inches to keep.
- Bass have a split limit, so measure fish.
- The lake is up to 50 feet deep near the dam.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.