Paint Creek Lake in Ohio is an anglers’ favorite.
The lake has plenty of white and black crappie, bluegill, smallmouth
and spotted bass, rock bass, darters, channel catfish, and saugeye.
The lake’s marina is located on Deer Park Road and provides docking
facilities, boat rentals, fuel and Ohio fishing supplies Visitors to
Paint Creek Lake can also go rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, biking,
boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking,
dining, viewing nearby historic sites, water sports, wildlife viewing,
and touring the visitor center.
Paint Creek Lake features a swimming beach. There are no lifeguards
there, so visitors swim at their own risk.
Paint Creek Lake’s rock climbing opportunities are on the Harmony
Trail wall and the Spillway walls. The Corps of Engineers office provides
climbing maps. Minimum impact climbing practices are appreciated. Climbing
is only permitted during daylight hours.
Paint Creek Lake has Ohio campgrounds located off Taylor Road and. These
sites are maintained and operated by Paint Creek State Park. There are
nearly 200 sites equipped with electricity at the scenic hilltop campground.
