There is a full-service marina with a restaurant that overlooks the lake. ... charles mill wipers yesterday. I used to do well trolling little rippers after dark and during the day off the public boat launch/main beach area down that shoreline until the lake bends towards the dam. There are two boat ramps both off OH-430. All time references are Eastern. The creature spotted in it was like no other in Ohio, or anywhere else for that matter. I liked to target the 3-6ft of water off the beach. https://www.lake-link.com/ohio-lakes/richland-county/charles-mill-lake/23500 Leon, a boxer-mix, fell through the ice at Charles Mill Lake and required a rescue by the Mifflin Fire Department. The marina is located by the boat ramp on the eastern basin of the reservoir. Water Management - Huntington District - USACE. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District owns Charles Mill Lake. Pics on the Charles Mill Marina facebook page. This 1994 Google Earth view shows Sites Lake surrounded by the waters of Charles Mill Lake. This big lake has a 299-horsepower motor limit, and has three boat launch ramps. They have not written a citation for speed in quite a few years, only a few friendly warnings. Please see disclaimer prior to use. The fish will lay-up in deep water during the day and, come twilight, fan out to forage in shallow water. All data is preliminary. The marina is located by the boat ramp on the eastern basin of the reservoir. I know this is for Charles Mill Lake but I can't help but think that we would be much further ahead with one easy to follow horsepower rule for all of Ohio's lakes. Search "" across the entire site Search "" in this forum Search "" in this discussion. The Charles Mill Lake Reservoir was constructed in 1935 by the damming of the Black Fork of the Mohican River. There are two boat ramps both off OH-430. Clearfork Lake is a prime example of using a speed limit (theirs is 8 mph). Somebody caught a 15 pounder there on May 1. Inline planer boards are a must to keep lures running only a foot or two deep. Hawg. On March 28, 1959, Denny Patterson, Wayne Armstrong, and Michael Lane were near Ruggles Road, which is located on the edge of Charles Mill Reservoir. Successful cold-weather anglers fish their rigs deep with a slow retrieve. After dark was really good. About Charles Mill Lake Charles Mill Lake is located on the Richland-Ashland County line, on OH-603 off US-30, approximately 1 mile west of Mifflin. I was out a few days ago. Boated a 15" bass, had 3 other large ones hooked, one was most likely my PB. Have the wipers returned to the deep holes by the marina or are they still spread out on the lake? Tappan Lake Park and Campgrounds offers 500 campsites, cabins, laundry and a store. Thanks. Estimated to be 2 or 3 years old, Leon had already had a rough time. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District owns Charles Mill Lake. About Charles Mill Lake Charles Mill Lake is located on the Richland-Ashland County line, on OH-603 off US-30, approximately 1 mile west of Mifflin.