Crane Lake
Fairfield County, Ohio2,757 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 16 ft max depth
- Public access
Crane Lake in Fairfield County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 15.5 ft. Surface area: 2757 acres.
Crane Lake is a 2,757-acre lake in Fairfield County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 16 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 4 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Crane Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch4 documented ramps
- Big water2,757 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Crane Lake is safe to swim in today is a call for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Crane Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Crane Lake, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
15.5 ft
Surface area
2,757 acres
Shoreline
27.3 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Alexander LandingPublic
- Buckeye Beach MarinaPublic
- Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield BeachPublic
- North ShorePublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Crane Lake
Where is Crane Lake?
- Crane Lake is a lake in Fairfield County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Crane Lake?
- Crane Lake in Fairfield County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 15.5 ft. Surface area: 2757 acres.
Is Crane Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Crane Lake?
- Crane Lake has a maximum depth of 15.5 feet. The lake covers 2757 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Crane Lake?
- Crane Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Alexander Landing, Buckeye Beach Marina, Buckeye Lake State Park - Fairfield Beach, North Shore. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Crane Lake?
- Crane Lake has 4 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Ohio's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Crane Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
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Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory