Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Wondering where to fish in northern Columbus? Whether you are a seasoned pro or a beginner angler, fishing near Columbus, Ohio, is a no-brainer. This region is home to some of the most biodiverse lakes in the United States. Discover some of the best fishing spots near Columbus below.
Mount Gilead Lake is a small, 13.5-acre lake in Mount Gilead State Park in Morrow County. This charming lake is open year-round, making it an excellent spot for ice fishing. Anglers can also fish for bluegill, bass and panfish via electric boats in the spring, summer and fall. Paddle craft are also welcome on the water.
Located an hour east of Columbus in Fayette and Pickaway counties, Deer Creek Lake houses approximately 1,290 acres of freshwater. The fishing area features a marina, boat ramps, docks, picnic areas and a swimming beach. Anglers can expect to catch bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, largemouth bass, saugeye and more at Deer Creek Lake.
Buckeye Lake in Fairfield, Licking and Perry Counties is 23 miles east of Columbus. Initially, the state built this lake to provide water to the state's canal system. Now, it is a state nature preserve and a 2,873-acre recreational lake. It is a fan-favorite for anglers after perch, bluegill, bass, crappie, catfish and other fish species.
Buckeye Lake is also a popular destination for boating. You can bring electric boats, sailboats, canoes and rowboats onto the water.
Located in Franklin County, Antrim Park is a 30-foot deep, 120-acre lake with clean, clear waters and a wheelchair-accessible dock. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department stocks the lake with rainbow trout annually and keeps the lake's banks and the surrounding parks in excellent condition year-round. Be advised that boats are not allowed on the lake.
Alum Creek Lake is an angler-friendly reservoir in Alum Creek State Park in Delaware County. This reservoir boasts up to 3,387 acres of freshwater, making it a popular destination for boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking. The reservoir's many coves and inlets provide perfect fishing spots for catching bass, crappie, muskie, saugeye and bluegill.
If you are after different varieties of game fish like catfish, bass, walleye, crappie and saugeye, be sure to visit Hoover Reservoir. Located 10 miles northeast of Columbus in Delaware and Franklin counties, this reservoir is a popular fishing spot with many picnic areas, docks, pontoons, boat ramps and banks.
Drop a line in Big Darby Creek to catch bass, channel catfish, sunfish and most other fish varieties. Located 20 minutes west of Columbus, Big Darby Creek is 82 miles long and known for its aquatic biodiversity. Over 80 fish and 41 freshwater mollusk species call this creek home.
Are you ready for your next Mt. Gilead fishing adventure? Stay at Mt. Gilead KOA Holiday for a resort-like camping experience! We are conveniently located near some of the best places to fish around Columbus, Ohio. Call 419-946-1856 to reserve a campsite or book your RV Site or cabin online today.
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