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
Delaware Lake
Delaware County, Ohio · about 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
Calm tomorrow morning.
About Delaware Lake
In Delaware County, Ohio, Delaware Lake covers about 880 acres.
From end to end it runs about 5.1 miles with roughly 15 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 910 ft above sea level. Delaware is about 4.2 miles south. Columbus, the nearest city, is about 28 miles south.
- Size
- About 880 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 15 miles
- End to end
- About 5.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 910 ft
- County
- Delaware County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 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
For a lake of this size in Ohio, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.
- Largemouth bass
- Crappie
- Bluegill and sunfish
- Catfish
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
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:16 am · sunset 5:16 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Delaware Lake
- Delawareabout 4.2 mi south
- Ashleyabout 4.5 mi east
- Prospectabout 6.8 mi northwest
- Cardingtonabout 9.8 mi northeast
- Columbusnearest city, about 28 mi south
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Questions about Delaware Lake
What fish are in Delaware Lake?
Lakes like Delaware Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Delaware 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 Delaware Lake?
About 880 acres, with about 15 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Delaware Lake?
Delaware is about 4.2 miles south; Ashley is about 4.5 miles east.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Delaware Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Delaware Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
