Pleasant Hill Lake

Richland County, Ohio

Pleasant Hill Lake is an MWCD reservoir on the Richland and Ashland county line, about two miles from Perrysville. It is the only MWCD lake with no horsepower limit.

Air temp in Perrysville, OH Not available right now.

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

Current air temperature at Pleasant Hill Lake (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area850 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline13.4 mi

Boat motorsUnlimited

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●●●○○

Lake-specific 9 inch minimum, 30 per day

White Bass●●●○○

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

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.

1Pleasant Hill Marina and boat rampMarina
North shore marina with ramp, gas dock and concession stand.Directions ↗
Public launch rampRamp
One public launch ramp plus two accessible kayak ramps, per MWCD.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Crappie Black and white crappie, lake-specific rule	9 in	30

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗

Verified October 2026. 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.

Big Pines Of Pleasant HillNearby
3911 St Rt 95, Perrysville, OH(419) 938-3474 Directions ↗
Wildwood Bait & TackleNearby
4612 St Rt 95, Perrysville, OH(419) 938-9037 Directions ↗

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Local tips

The west end is shallow and stumpy. The east end is a deep gorge, so match your depth to the season.
Gizzard shad are the main forage, so shad-colored baits work for saugeye and bass.
Muskie from Clear Fork are caught here now and then.

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