Paint Creek Lake

Highland County, Ohio

1,177.2

Acres

27.8 mi

Shoreline

3

Fish Species

0

Local Guides

Depth Maps & Lake Info

View on Ohio DNR Map Viewer

Map & Directions

Showing 6 nearby bait & tackle shops on the map.

Nearby Bait & Tackle

Bayview Bait & Tackle

Hillsboro, OH

★ 4.5

Cast Away Lakes

Hillsboro, OH

★ 4

Crossroads Bait Tackle and Ammo

Greenfield, OH

★ 4.6

Fisherman's Wharf

Hillsboro, OH

Lip Rippers

Hillsboro, OH

+1 937-870-8543

★ 3

Willards Paylake

Hillsboro, OH

★ 4.2

Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Paint Creek Lake. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Blue Catfish Muskellunge Saugeye

Recent Stocking

Fish stocking data from the Ohio DNR hatchery program.

Species	Year	Size Class	Quantity
Saugeye	2024	Fingerling	135,000
Muskellunge	2024	Advanced Fingerling	1,200
Blue Catfish	2024	Advanced Fingerling	12,000
Saugeye	2023	Fingerling	130,000

Other Lakes in Highland County

Rocky Fork Lake

Plan Your Trip to Paint Creek Lake

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GPS: 39.2636°N, 83.3878°W — Get Directions
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Data sourced from Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.