Muskellunge is recorded in 6 of the 10 spots within 75 minutes of Mansfield. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Muskellunge peaks around Mansfield in April, May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Muskellunge near Mansfield
1. Charles Mill Lake
Charles Mill Lake is a 12-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Charles Mill Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Charles Mill Lake closest to downtown (≈ 7.4 mi). Public access on Charles Mill Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, White Bass, Common Carp, and Sunshine Bass.
2. Clear Fork Reservoir
Clear Fork Reservoir is a 17-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Clear Fork Reservoir - Marina, the public ramp on Clear Fork Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 8 mi). Public access on Clear Fork Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 25 ft. Recorded here: Muskellunge, Gizzard Shad, Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.
3. Knox Lake
Knox Lake is a 28-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Knox Lake - North Shore Ramp, the public ramp on Knox Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16.9 mi). Public access on Knox Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 26 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish.
4. Alum Creek Lake
Alum Creek Lake is a 48-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Kilbourne Hand Launch, the public ramp on Alum Creek Lake closest to downtown (≈ 37.5 mi). Public access on Alum Creek Lake: 7 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 63 ft. Recorded here: Sauger, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Muskellunge.
5. Hoover Reservoir
Hoover Reservoir is a 56-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Launch at Hoover Reservoir - Oxbow Road Launch Ramp, the public ramp on Hoover Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 44.2 mi). Public access on Hoover Reservoir: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: White Bass, Sauger, Blue Catfish, and Grass Carp.
6. Rex Lake
Rex Lake is a 72-minute drive from downtown Mansfield. Public access on Rex Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 61 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Redear, Largemouth Bass, and Channel Catfish.
