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State wildlife area lake

Tycoon Lake

Gallia County, Ohio

Tycoon Lake is in a state wildlife area about 5 miles northeast of Rio Grande in Gallia County. It is a weedy, stumpy lake known for largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie.

N0.5 mi
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Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area204 acres
Max depth18 ft
Shoreline3.3 mi
Boat motorsNo wake speed for all boats

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Special split limit applies

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Stocked in alternate years

Boat launches

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

  • Tycoon Lake boat rampRamp
    One ramp with a boat dock and parkingDirections ↗
  • Wheelchair-accessible pierPublic
    Plus shoreline access at several parking areasDirections ↗
  • 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.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Largemouth Bass
Split daily limit. Also covers smallmouth and spotted bass. Listed for Tycoon in the 2026-27 Ohio fishing regulations
2 under 14 in, 1 at 20 in or longer3

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

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Local tips

  • Stump fields are common, so go slow and be careful with an electric motor at night.
  • Release white amur (grass carp) if you catch one.
  • Check the bass split limit before keeping fish.

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