Delaware Lake
Delaware County, Ohio1,122 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from Ohio EPA for this lake.
- 33 ft max depth
- Public access
Delaware Lake in Delaware County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32.9 ft. Surface area: 1122 acres.
Delaware Lake is a 1,122-acre lake in Delaware County, Ohio with a maximum depth of 33 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Ohio EPA. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Delaware Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
- Deep water32.9 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water1,122 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Delaware 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 Delaware Lake
These are the measurements Ohio EPA publishes for Delaware 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
32.9 ft
Surface area
1,122 acres
Shoreline
26 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by Ohio EPA
Recreation & Access
- Delaware State Park - East rampPublic
- Delaware State Park - Main RampPublic
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Public campgrounds near Delaware Lake
- Delaware State Park Campground1.0 km
- Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters4.6 kmReserve
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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Frequently asked questions about Delaware Lake
Where is Delaware Lake?
- Delaware Lake is a lake in Delaware County, Ohio. Its water-quality measurements are published by Ohio EPA and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Delaware Lake?
- Delaware Lake in Delaware County, Ohio has water-quality measurements published by Ohio EPA, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 32.9 ft. Surface area: 1122 acres.
Is Delaware Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Delaware Lake?
- Delaware Lake has a maximum depth of 32.9 feet. The lake covers 1122 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Delaware Lake?
- Delaware Lake has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Delaware State Park - East ramp, Delaware State Park - Main Ramp. Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Delaware Lake?
- Delaware Lake has 2 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.
Are there campgrounds on Delaware Lake?
- Delaware Lake has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Delaware State Park Campground, Delaware Lake Damsite Shelters. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Delaware Lake come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles