Created by the Baldhill Dam 10 miles north of Valley City in 1951. Lake Ashtabula grew to be a 27 mile long reservoir, covering 5,178 acres. Average depth of the lake is about 13 feet and the maximum depth of the lake is 43 feet. The lake has approximately 74 miles of shoreline.
Managed by the Corp of engineers Lake Ashtabula is a multipurpose reservoir, providing flood protect as well as recreation opportunities to the surrounding area.
The name “Ashtabula” comes from a Native American word meaning “Fish River.” This is very fitting for the lake’s fish population. Popular species include walleye, northern pike, white bass, small mouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, crappies and black bullhead. The lake has also been stocked with Muskellunge and Largemouth bass. The lake has eight public boat ramps, numerous accessible fishing piers and fish cleaning stations.
Surrounding the lake is nearly 3,000 acres of land managed as wildlife habitat by the Corps of Engineers and some is open to the public for wildlife viewing, birding, hiking and hunting. The lake also has multiple public and private campgrounds located nearby.
For more information about the lake check out the following links
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/165
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