The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Deer Creek Lake
Pickaway County, Ohio · about 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
55°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Deer Creek Lake
Deer Creek Lake spreads over about 1,170 acres in Pickaway County, Ohio. It lies on the Deer Creek. Deer Creek Lake, created in 1968 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Deer Creek, is the centerpiece of Deer Creek State Park in Pickaway and Fayette counties.
It stretches about 2.8 miles end to end with roughly 11.4 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 810 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mount Sterling, is about 5.5 miles north. The closest city is Columbus, about 26 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,170 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 810 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Deer Creek
- County
- Pickaway County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Deer Creek Lake
Deer Creek Lake holds catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. At 55°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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 5:18 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Deer Creek Lake
- Mount Sterlingabout 5.5 mi north
- Williamsportabout 5.7 mi southeast
- Bethelabout 9.2 mi northwest
- Washington Court Houseabout 11 mi southwest
- Columbusnearest city, about 26 mi northeast
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Questions about Deer Creek Lake
What fish are in Deer Creek Lake?
Deer Creek Lake holds catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Deer Creek Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Deer Creek Lake?
About 1,170 acres, with about 11.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Deer Creek Lake?
Mount Sterling is about 5.5 miles north; Williamsport is about 5.7 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Deer Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Deer Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
