MWCD reservoir

Seneca Lake

Noble County, Ohio

Seneca Lake (Senecaville Lake) is the largest lake managed by the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District, lying mostly in Noble County with part in Guernsey County. It has a 399 horsepower limit and is stocked with saugeye, muskellunge and hybrid striped bass from the nearby Senecaville hatchery.

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

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

Surface area3,550 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline45 mi

Boat motors399 hp limit

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Good numbers along brush, docks and points.

Crappie●●●●○

Both white and black crappie are caught around cover.

Saugeye●●●○○

Stocked regularly by the ODNR Division of Wildlife.

Muskellunge●●●○○

Stocked muskies reward anglers who target them.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Common; fished from shore and boat.

Bluegill●●●○○

Plentiful around docks and shoreline vegetation.

Boat launches

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

1Seneca Lake Marina rampPublic
Public launch at marina, 16592 Lashley Rd; rentals and fuelDirections ↗
2Seneca Lake ParkPublic
MWCD park with ramp near marina and one off SR 574; day-use fee Memorial-Labor DayDirections ↗
3Seneca Launch RampRamp
Public boat launch, Seneca Dam Rd (Rt 574) & Lashley Rd (Rt 313), Senecaville. Motor limit: 399 HP. (740) 685-6013.Directions ↗
4Seneca Marina Pt. CampgroundMarina
Public boat launch, East on SR313, past the main marina, on the right, Senecaville. Motor limit: 399 HP. (740) 685-6013.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See ODNR or the lake manager's 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
Largemouth Bass Bass combined; listed as 'Seneca'	15 in	5 / day
Smallmouth Bass Bass combined; listed as 'Seneca'	15 in	5 / day
Crappie Black and white combined	9 in	30 / day

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.

Seneca Lake Marina ↗Nearby
16592 Lashley Rd, Senecaville, OH 43780(740) 685-0015 Directions ↗
T&L General StoreNearby
14171 Clay Pike Rd, Senecaville, OH 43780(740) 685-2060 Directions ↗

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Local tips

In spring and fall fish shallow brush and docks; in summer move to points, ledges and creek channels.
Check the MWCD fishing map for structure and ramp locations.
Day-use park admission is charged Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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