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130 miles

Tuscarawas River

After a westward start past the Portage Lakes and Barberton near Akron, the Tuscarawas turns south through Canal Fulton, Massillon, Bolivar, Dover and New Philadelphia, then bends west past Newcomerstown to Coshocton.

N20 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Tuscarawas River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length130 miles
SourceSouthwest of Hartville, northern Stark County, Ohio
MouthJoins the Walhonding to form the Muskingum at Coshocton, Ohio
StateOhio

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Tuscarawas River in Ohio, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Tuscarawas River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.