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Madison Lake

c/o Deer Creek State Park

20635 Waterloo Road

Mt. Sterling, Ohio 43143-9501

(740) 869-3124

Location & description:

Madison Lake is small and peaceful area lying within the vast Darby Plains of Ohio.

Boating:

Ideal for sailboats, row boats and canoes

Launch ramp provided

Electric motors only are permitted on the lake

Fishing & hunting:

Fish species include bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish and bullhead

North end of the lake is a designated hunting area for migratory game birds only

Valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license required

Picnic areas:

Picnic areas with shelterhouses available

Tables, grills, playground and latrines provided

Shelterhouses are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Trails:

1/2-mile hiking trail through woodlands and along the lakeshore

Swimming:

300-foot sand beach

Changing booths and latrines provided

Area attractions:

Deer Creek State Park

Big Darby Wildlife Area

Bigelow Cemetery and Smith Cemetery state nature preserves

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