Piedmont Lake
Piedmont Lake
- Boat Ramps
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- Access Points
- 4
- Species
- 12
Piedmont Lake in eastern Ohio offers anglers a serene and picturesque fishing experience surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. Covering 2,270 acres with a maximum depth of 38 feet and 38 miles of shoreline, this reservoir is known for its quality fishing in a tranquil setting. Located primarily in Belmont and Harrison counties, approximately 90 miles south of Cleveland, 95 miles east of Columbus, and about 20 miles east of Cambridge, Piedmont Lake is part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District's chain of lakes. With a 10-horsepower motor limit, the lake provides a peaceful boating environment, making it one of Ohio's best kept secrets for fishing enthusiasts seeking both quality catches and natural beauty.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Piedmont Lake and what's needed to catch them.
Find which waters have the species you want to catch
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Walleye
Sander vitreus
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill Sunfish
Lepomis macrochirus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Sauger
Sander canadensis
White Bass
Morone chrysops
White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Piedmont Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Piedmont Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Ohio licenses and regulations
Ohio Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Ohio Fishing License
Persons under 16 years of age are not required to purchase a fishing license.
Ohio Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Ohio Stream Access Laws
Ohio does not believe there is a precise definition for navigability, so it is determined on a case-by-case basis. However, the state generally accepts waterways capable of recreational boating, with a history of recreation and with public access. The public is allowed to recreate freely on all navigable waters but streambeds are not publicly owned.
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Water and weather conditions (10 day forecast)
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