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Monroe Lake is a Reservoir in Monroe, Ohio.
Do you have a question about Monroe Lake, ask it here.
The land and water area is owned and managed by the ODNR Division of Wildlife for fish and wildlife management purposes. The topography includes rolling to steep hills, open fields, and woodland. The lake encompasses 39 acres at normal pool with a shoreline length of 2.8 miles. The maximum depth is 33 feet.
Monroe Lake has populations of largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, and bluegill. The Division of Wildlife stocks channel catfish yearlings in alternate years. Catchable rainbow trout are stocked annually in the spring. Gizzard shad is the main forage species.
Better largemouth bass fishing can be found in the spring and fall. As springtime water temperatures warm up, bass will move into shallow water areas to feed and to prepare for spawning. Fish near shallow structure such as tree stumps, fallen trees, or weed bed edges. Spinnerbaits, rubber worms, crankbaits, and jig/pig combinations work well. Warm summer water temperatures will usually push fish into deeper depths. Fishing during the early morning hours or in the evening will provide better results. Cooler, fall temperatures will trigger bass to move back in the shallow water areas. Fishing success may pick up as bass prepare for winter.
Bluegill can be caught throughout the lake from early spring until fall. Popular methods include waxworms or redworms fished below a bobber. Look for spawning beds in shallow water during the spring and throughout the summer. Many bluegill concentrate in these areas.
Channel catfish angling picks up by mid-June. Nightcrawlers, chicken livers, or prepared catfish baits work well when fished on the bottom. Night fishing for catfish is a popular method for catfish anglers.
Early spring trout anglers enjoy success using a variety of baits such as corn, cheese, small spinners or prepared baits.
A small camping area is provided off State Route 800 near the dam.
A boat ramp is located off the Township Road 1001 (Main Cross Street) entrance. A courtesy dock is located near the ramp as is a foot bridge for shoreline anglers. Monroe Lake has a 10-horsepower limit for outboard motors.
Wildlife District Four
360 East State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701
Telephone 740-589-9930
Monroe Lake is located within the 1,333-acre Monroe Lake Wildlife Area. This public area is in Malaga Township, Monroe County approximately five miles north of Woodsfield. Monroe Lake is accessible off Township Road 1001 (Main Cross Street) or State Route 800.
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Solar Lunar Best Fishing Times - Monroe Lake, Ohio
Monroe Lake, Ohio - Solar Lunar Chart - May 26, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 5:01 Transit 12:21 Set 19:43 | Fish Major Periods 16:30 - 19:00 5:18 - 7:48 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 9:31 - 11:01 | Day Rating |
Monroe Lake, Ohio - Solar Lunar Chart - May 27, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Crescent | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 5:01 Transit 12:21 Set 19:43 | Fish Major Periods 17:16 - 19:46 6:06 - 8:36 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 10:33 - 12:03 | Day Rating |
Monroe Lake, Ohio - Solar Lunar Chart - May 28, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | First Quarter at 15:20 | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 5:00 Transit 12:21 Set 19:44 | Fish Major Periods 18:04 - 20:34 6:53 - 9:23 | Activity Minor Periods 0:00 - 0:00 11:38 - 13:08 | Day Rating |
Monroe Lake, Ohio - Solar Lunar Chart - May 29, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Gibbous | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 5:00 Transit 12:22 Set 19:45 | Fish Major Periods 18:52 - 21:22 7:41 - 10:11 | Activity Minor Periods 0:21 - 1:51 12:44 - 14:14 | Day Rating |
Monroe Lake, Ohio - Solar Lunar Chart - May 30, 2012
Moon Phase ![]() | Waxing Gibbous | Sun Phase ![]() |
Rise 4:59 Transit 12:22 Set 19:46 | Fish Major Periods 19:43 - 22:13 9:30 - 12:00 | Activity Minor Periods 0:52 - 2:22 13:53 - 15:23 | Day Rating |
Businesses Located Near Monroe Lake
Bait and Tackle
- Ohio River Fish Bait Company
- 320 Public Rd
- Yorkville, Ohio
- (740) 859-2011
- Down Home Bait & Tackle
- 3380 Tieber Rd
- Stockport, Ohio
- (740) 559-2058
- Hornbeck's Bait & Tackle
- 174 State Route 339
- Belpre, Ohio
- (740) 423-1949
Boating
- Hb Boat Service
- 818 Gorley St
- Uhrichsville, Ohio
- (740) 922-9292
- Bobo's Boat Shop
- 16377 Lashley Rd
- Senecaville, Ohio
- (740) 685-2752
- Fry's Valley Boat House
- 2262 Frys Valley Rd Sw
- Port Washington, Ohio
- (330) 339-4724
Lodging
- Park View Chalets Vacation Rentals
- 128 Waddles Run Rd
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- (877) 241-8171
- Wilson Lodge
- Route 88 N
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- (304) 243-4000
- Blennerhassett Hotel
- 320 Market St
- Parkersburg, West Virginia
- (304) 422-3131



































