Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Welcome to the lakes of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District -- Ohio’s largest conservancy district that spans across portions of 18 counties in northeast and eastern Ohio. The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District comprises eight recreational lakes that attract many residents as well as nonresident visitors.

These lakes include Atwood, Charles Mill, Clendening, Leesville, Piedmont, Pleasant Hill, Seneca and Tappan.

Boating and fishing opportunities are excellent at any of the MWCD lakes. In agreement with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, these conservancy district lakes and recreation lands are professionally managed to provide quality outdoors recreation in addition to flood control and natural resource conservation.

Atwood Lake, located in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties, is 1,540 acres in size. Boaters must observe a 25-horsepower limit and can enjoy use of 3 boat launch ramps and services of two marinas.

Charles Mill Lake, located in Ashland County, is 1,350 acres with a 10-horsepower limit. One ramp, a boat swim area and a marina service boaters here.

Clendening Lake, located in Harrison County, covers 1,800 acres and has a 10-horsepower limit, 3 boat launch ramps and one marina.

Leesville Lake, in Carroll County, covers 1,000 acres and has a 10-horsepower limit, 2 boat launch ramps and two marinas.

Piedmont Lake, in Belmont County, covers an area of 2,270 acres and has a 10-horsepower limit along with a marina and three public launch ramps.

Pleasant Hill Lake, located in Ashland and Richland counties, is the smallest of the (8) MWCD lakes at 850 acres and has a marina and one public launch ramp.

Tappan Lake, located in Harrison County, covers 2,350 acres and has a 399-horsepower limit along with 3 launch ramps and full service marina.

Seneca Lake, located in Guernsey and Noble counties, is the largest of the MWCD lakes at 3,350 acres and 6^th largest inland lake in Ohio. It offers a 399-horsepower limit along with a marina and four public launch ramps.

Each MWCD lake has its own unique beauty. Fishing opportunities are excellent and boaters will find they can also enjoy a very high quality boating experience. For information on the MWCD and its recreation lakes, visit the MWCD web page at www.mwcdlakes.com and call toll free 1-877-363-8500.