Buckeye Lake

Lake fishing Ohio · 07:12 - 19:37

Buckeye Lake is a lake set in Ohio. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now

Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

86%

86°

Best day

Fri

86%

77°

Sat

79%

79°

Sun

81%

80°

Mon

81%

85°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather

Clear sky

Water temp (est.)

74°F

Air temp

83°F

Wind

7 mph

Pressure

30.14 inHg → stable

Clouds

0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-09-16 00:17

Best times today

Dawn 06:27–08:27 Day 08:27–18:22 Dusk 18:22–20:22

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit

Major period 16:27–18:27 Major period 04:27–06:27 Minor period 12:08–13:38 Minor period 21:17–22:47

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00

83°

19:00

80°

20:00

76°

21:00

74°

22:00

74°

23:00

73°

00:00

73°

01:00

72°

02:00

72°

03:00

71°

04:00

71°

05:00

70°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

65%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

63%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

53%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

50%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

49%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

35%

Water near its preferred 23 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.

Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.

Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Buckeye Lake is a village in Fairfield and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 2,520 at the 2020 census. It is named for Buckeye Lake, a large lake along which the village is built.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Buckeye Lake?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Buckeye Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Buckeye Lake?

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Buckeye Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 25%.