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
Lake Milton
Mahoning County, Ohio · 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
49°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Lake Milton
Lake Milton is a reservoir in Mahoning County, Ohio, covering 1,680 acres. It sits on the Mahoning River. Lake Milton's dam, built from 1913 to 1917 on the Mahoning River in response to a major 1913 flood, now anchors Lake Milton State Park.
From end to end it runs about 4.5 miles with roughly 13.9 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 940 ft above sea level. Craig Beach is right by the lake. The closest city is Youngstown, about 17 miles away.
- Size
- 1,680 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 13.9 miles
- End to end
- About 4.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 940 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Mahoning River
- County
- Mahoning County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Fair
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 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
Expect the usual Ohio mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
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
Falling 0.7 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
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 7:09 am · sunset 5:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Milton
- Craig Beachon the shore
- South Canalabout 3.5 mi north
- Newton Fallsabout 4.2 mi north
- Lordstownabout 6.5 mi northeast
- Youngstownnearest city, about 17 mi east
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Questions about Lake Milton
What fish are in Lake Milton?
Lakes like Lake Milton usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Milton?
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 Lake Milton?
1,680 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Milton?
Craig Beach is on the shore; South Canal is about 3.5 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Lake Milton today?
The surface was about 49°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Milton on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
