Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine celebrates Inland Fish Ohio Day at Alum Creek State Park on Saturday

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated Ohio’s inland fishing excellence on April 27 during the fifth annual Inland Fish Ohio Day at Alum Creek State Park.

“You can find fantastic fishing throughout Ohio,” DeWine said. “Inland fishing has never been better for crappie, bass, and catfish. I encourage all Ohioans to give inland fishing a try this summer.”The event was coordinated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife and ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft. The lake and surrounding state park are popular destinations for fishing, boating, hiking, camping, hunting, and more.

“Whether fishing from a small boat or from the shore, Alum Creek is one of Ohio’s premiere destinations,” ODNR Director Mary Mertz said. “The lake’s clean water and amenities make it a perfect location for a spring outing.”Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County and contains 3,269 acres of water. The surrounding Alum Creek State Park offers four public boat ramps, a marina, and more than 60 miles of shoreline. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, saugeye, and channel catfish are the main targets for anglers, and annual muskie stockings have enhanced that fishery.

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