Senecaville Lake, Ohio, USA

Also known as:  Seneca Lake

Senecaville Lake, also known as Seneca Lake, is the third largest inland lake in Ohio with 3,550 acres. Senecaville Lake is conveniently located in southeastern Ohio, part in Noble County and part in Guernsey County, near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77. The City of Cambridge is nearby, which is the birthplace of astronaut and Senator John Glenn. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created Senecaville…
Keep scrolling to read more.

Welcome to the ultimate guide to Senecaville Lake! Article topics include:

Looking for Senecaville Lake cabins or other accommodations? Save time and use this interactive map to find, compare and book at the best rates. Or explore more of our favorite travel partners.

This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, we may earn a small referral fee at no extra cost to you. Read our full disclosure.

Explore Area Hotels

Nearby offer more hotel accommodations:

  • Check TripAdvisor
  • Check Expedia
  • Check Hotels.com
  • Check Booking.com

    • All About Senecaville Lake, OH

    Lake Locations: USA - US Midwest Region - Ohio - Southeast Ohio -

    Senecaville Lake, also known as Seneca Lake, is the third largest inland lake in Ohio with 3,550 acres. Senecaville Lake is conveniently located in southeastern Ohio, part in Noble County and part in Guernsey County, near the intersection of Interstates 70 and 77. The City of Cambridge is nearby, which is the birthplace of astronaut and Senator John Glenn.

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers created Senecaville Lake for flood control, water conservation, fish and wildlife management, and recreation by impounding the Seneca Fork of Wills Creek with the Senecaville Dam in 1938. Although the lake was opened to fishing in 1940, lake levels did not reach full conservation pool until 1942 due to highway relocation.

    Today, Senecaville Lake is a major recreation destination. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) controls lake recreation, including boating, swimming, camping, and picnicking. A public boat launch ramp, located near the Dam, is open all year. Horsepower limit on Senecaville Lake is 399 horsepower (increased from 299 during 2008). There is no lakefront residential development on Senecaville Lake.

    Senecaville Lake offers ample sport fishing opportunities. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, leases public fishing and hunting rights from MWCD. Anglers seek catches of channel catfish, flathead catfish, bullheads, white bass, striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, yellow perch, and walleye. There is no fishing below the Dam between February 15 and April 15. The Division of Wildlife operates a 37-acre Senecaville State Fish Hatchery, which is open to the public for tours. The hatchery raises saugeye, walleye, hybrid striped bass, and channel catfish. The hatchery includes 37 ponds, 2 outdoor raceways, and 18 indoor rearing troughs.

    Senecaville Lake is the largest of the MWCD’s lakes with 3,550 water acres and 4,060 land acres. The Seneca Lake Park and Campground offers a swimming beach with concession stand, picnic shelters, a log cabin nature center, hiking trails, ampitheater, and playground. Accommodations include vacation cabins and more than 500 campsites. The Seneca Marina is a privately owned, full-service marina with boat sales and rentals, fuel, supplied, and docking. The marina’s restaurant is open year round.

    Seneca Lake Park hosts special annual events, including “Fireworks on the Lake” every Fourth of July. In mid-October, when the leaves are at their peak of brilliant color, a pontoon boat ferries visitors to the lake’s Haunted Island. For some off-water fun any time of the year, visit the nearby Hopalong Cassidy Museum, the Cambridge glass factories and museums, and the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site. The Corps of Engineers welcomes tours of the Senecaville Dam, including the intake structure and flood control facilities. After a fun-packed day exploring Senecaville Lake and the surrounding area, relax by the water’s edge as you watch the sun set over the horizon.

    Things to Do at Senecaville Lake

    These are some activities in the Senecaville Lake, OH area visitors can enjoy:

    • Vacation Rentals
    • Fishing
    • Boating
    • Swimming
    • Beach
    • Camping
    • Campground
    • Picnicking
    • Cabin Rentals
    • Hiking
    • Hunting
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Museum
    • Playground

    What Kind of Fish Are in Senecaville Lake?

    Senecaville Lake has been known to have the following fish species:

    • Bass
    • Black Bass
    • Bluegill
    • Catfish
    • Channel Catfish
    • Crappie
    • Flathead Catfish
    • Largemouth Bass
    • Perch
    • Saugeye Perch
    • Striped Bass
    • Sunfish
    • Walleye
    • White Bass
    • Yellow Perch
    divider

    Find Places to Stay at Senecaville Lake

    If you’re considering a Senecaville Lake lake house rental or hotel, we’ve made it super easy to find the best rates and compare vacation accommodations at a glance. Save time using this interactive map below.

    Note: These are affiliate links and we may earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase. Read our full disclosure policy here.

    More Sites to Book a Senecaville Lake Vacation

    Our interactive Senecaville Lake lodging map above is an easy tool for comparing VRBO rental homes and nearby hotels with Booking.com, but there could be times when you need to expand your search for different types of accommodations. Here are some other lake lodging partners we recommend:

    Check TripAdvisor
    Check Expedia
    Find a Campspot
    All Travel Resources

    Senecaville Lake Statistics & Helpful Links

    divider

    Lake Type: Artificial Reservoir, Dammed

    Water Level Control: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

    Surface Area: 3,550 acres

    Shoreline Length: 48 miles

    Normal Elevation (Full Pond): 832 feet

    Minimum Elevation (Min Pond): 0 feet

    Maximum Elevation (Max Pond): 843 feet

    Average Depth: 12 feet

    Maximum Depth: 21 feet

    Water Volume: 43,500 acre-feet

    Completion Year: 1938

    Drainage Area: 121 sq. miles

    Senecaville Lake Map
    Lake Water Level
    Local Weather Forecast

    More local lakes to explore in this area:

    LakeLubbers heart icon

    Salt Fork Lake, OH

    LakeLubbers heart icon

    Shenango River Lake, PA/OH

    LakeLubbers heart icon

    Tappan Lake

    We strive to keep information on LakeLubbers as accurate as possible. If you’ve found something here that needs updating, please touch base by filling out our Content Correction form.

    Shop Senecaville Lake Gifts

    Custom Lake Tumblers

    Create Your Own Captain / First Mate Custom 20oz Tumbler

    ORDER HERE
    Custom Lake T Shirt

    Create Your Personalized My Boat My Rules Unisex T-Shirt

    ORDER HERE
    Custom Lake Coffee Mug - On Lake Time

    Create a Custom Coffee Mug – 11oz or 15oz

    ORDER HERE
    VIEW ALL CUSTOM LAKE PRODUCTS

    More Senecaville Lake news from LakeLubbers.com

    • Advertise your vacation rental property or local business: DETAILS HERE
    • The Senecaville Lake forum has been discontinued: HERE’S WHY
    • New Senecaville Lake photos coming soon!
    • You’re invited to join our lake-lovin’ community on Facebook and Instagram!
    • Share this Senecaville Lake article with your fellow LakeLubbers: