C.J. Brown Lake / Reservoir is located in Buck Creek State Park in west central Ohio, near Springfield. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages the park and the lake in a cooperative effort with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They strive to preserve natural areas so to ensure suitable environments for fish and wildlife to thrive.

C.J. Brown Lake provides 2,102 acres of enticing fishing, boating and swimming waters. The park offers hunting, hiking, horseback riding and much more. The East Fork State Park is open year round.

Fishing

C.J. Brown Lake provides an ideal habitat for producing large, healthy fish. The likelihood of catching trophy-sized fish in this lake are better than average.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife stocks the lake with walleye. crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish.

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     Coordinates:
39.9649N -83.7318W
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Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
2,102 acres
Maximum Depth:
50 ft
Elevation:
1,012 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
1 - 3 ft
Major City:
Dayton
Airport:
Dayton

C. J. Brown Lake has no restrictions as to the size or types of boats permitted on the water. Boaters can access the lake from a public boat ramp. A private boat ramp is operated by the marina. Seasonal docks with overnight docking, a boat / swimming / camping area and a small grocery store are also available for lake visitors.

Although the reservoir has no horsepower limit, a 10 mph speed limit is enforced from sunset to sunrise. A no-wake zone within 300 feet from shore around the entire 14 mile shoreline is enforced. Boats are not permitted in the area adjacent to the dam and control tower.

• Ohio Fishing Licenses
• Ohio 2012 Statewide Limits and Regulations
• Ohio Fish Consumption Advisories
• Buck Creek State Park
• OH Department of Natural Resources