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Lake Alma

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Ohio, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Alma is a lake located in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Ohio. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Bluegill.

Location

39°08′43.4″N 82°30′50.2″W
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Official website

ohiodnr.gov

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Fishing regulations at Lake Alma, OH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 28

Measurement

Total Length
No minimum size limit.
No bag limit for channel catfish under 28 inches. Bag limit of 1 channel catfish 28-inches or larger.
Hoover Reservoir; bag limit = 4 fish split limit; 3 fish less than 18-inches and 1 fish 28-inches or longer may be harvested. None may be taken between 18-inches and 28-inches.
For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.

Ictalurus punctatus

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39°08′43.4″N 82°30′50.2″W
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Cities nearby

Jackson

10.0 miles away

Athens

25.5 miles away

Chillicothe

29.0 miles away

Portsmouth

35.6 miles away

Circleville

38.9 miles away

Lancaster

40.3 miles away

Ashland

47.9 miles away

Huntington

50.9 miles away

Parkersburg

52.7 miles away

Pickerington

53.1 miles away

Washington Court House

55.9 miles away

Teays Valley

57.7 miles away

Grove City

57.9 miles away

Reynoldsburg

58.1 miles away

Whitehall

60.1 miles away

Marietta

60.2 miles away

Pataskala

60.8 miles away

Bexley

60.9 miles away

Columbus

63.3 miles away

Gahanna

63.6 miles away

Upper Arlington

67.7 miles away

South Charleston

70.0 miles away

Wilmington

72.6 miles away

Maysville

76.9 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Alma fishing

Lake Alma is a lake located in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, Ohio. Its coordinates are:
39°08′43.4″N 82°30′50.2″W
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