State park lake

Salt Fork Lake

Guernsey County, Ohio

Salt Fork Lake is a 2,952-acre impoundment in Salt Fork State Park, about seven miles east of Cambridge on US 22. It has two seasonal marinas and roughly eight to ten launch ramps around the lake.

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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Surface area2,952 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsUnlimited horsepower

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Fish weedlines, brush and coves; the most commonly targeted species.

Crappie●●●●○

Fish brush piles and docks in spring.

Muskellunge●●●●○

Well-known muskie lake; work points and weed edges.

Walleye●●●○○

Stocked; best in spring and fall on points and humps.

Bluegill●●●●○

Plentiful around docks and shallow cover.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Common; try warm evenings with cut bait or worms.

Boat launches

10 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Salt Fork Marina North LaunchPublic
Marina launch on the north side; seasonal marina with fuel. ODNR-listed launch.Directions ↗
2Sugartree Marina LaunchPublic
Sugartree Marina launch with fuel and docks. ODNR-listed launch.Directions ↗
3Park Office LaunchPublic
Launch near the park office. ODNR-listed launch.Directions ↗
4North Salem LaunchPublic
Launch on the north end of the lake. ODNR-listed launch.Directions ↗
5Cabin Area LaunchPublic
Launch near the cabin area. ODNR-listed launch.Directions ↗
6Rocky Fork AccessRamp
Public boat launch, County Road 851, Cambridge. No horsepower limit. (740) 439-3521.Directions ↗
7Morning Glory RampRamp
Public boat launch, County Road 35, Lore City. No horsepower limit. (740) 439-3521.Directions ↗
8Campground RampRamp
Launch with dock or marina, Park Road #5, Cambridge. No horsepower limit. (740) 439-3521.Directions ↗
9US 22 Wildlife Access RampRamp
Public boat launch, just East intersection of SR 22 and Sundew Rd, Lore City. No horsepower limit. (740) 589-9930.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See ODNR or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Largemouth Bass Split limit: 2 fish under 15 in, 2 fish 15 in or longer	2 under 15 in + 2 15 in or larger	4 / day
Smallmouth Bass Split limit bass combined	2 under 15 in + 2 15 in or larger	4 / day
Crappie Black and white combined	9 in	30 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Salt Fork MarinaNearby
Salt Fork State Park, Lore City, OH740-432-8883 Directions ↗
Sugartree MarinaNearby
Salt Fork State Park, Lore City, OH740-439-4009 Directions ↗
Salt Fork OutdoorsNearby
72090 Old Twenty One Rd, Kimbolton, OH 43749740-439-4570 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Buoyed speed/ski zones exist, so check the lake map before running at speed.
Muskie anglers should target main-lake points and weed edges in fall.
Check ODNR stocking and survey reports before planning a trip.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.