The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Alum Creek Lake
Delaware County, Ohio · 3,390 acres (5.3 sq mi)
58°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Alum Creek Lake
Alum Creek Lake is a reservoir in Delaware County, Ohio, covering 3,390 acres. It was made by Alum Creek Dam on the Alum Creek. Alum Creek Lake near Columbus is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood-control reservoir completed in 1974.
It stretches about 7.7 miles end to end with roughly 23 miles of shoreline. At about 890 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 68 ft. Lewis Center is about 1.9 miles southwest. Columbus, the nearest city, is about 15 miles south.
- Size
- 3,390 acres (5.3 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 68 ft
- Shoreline
- About 23 miles
- End to end
- About 7.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 890 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Alum Creek Dam, Alum Creek
- County
- Delaware County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Ohio mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Alum Creek Lake
- Lewis Centerabout 1.9 mi southwest
- Westervilleabout 4.5 mi south
- Sunburyabout 5.1 mi east
- Delawareabout 5.1 mi northwest
- Columbusnearest city, about 15 mi south
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Questions about Alum Creek Lake
What fish are in Alum Creek Lake?
Lakes like Alum Creek Lake usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Alum Creek Lake?
About 68 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Alum Creek Lake?
3,390 acres, with about 23 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Alum Creek Lake?
Lewis Center is about 1.9 miles southwest; Westerville is about 4.5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Alum Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Alum Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
