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Knox Lake - South Shore Ramp (CLOSED JUNE 2020 to SPRING 2021 FOR LAKE IMPROVEMENTS)

Knox Lake · Fredericktown, Knox County

Knox Lake - South Shore Ramp (CLOSED JUNE 2020 to SPRING 2021 FOR LAKE IMPROVEMENTS) is a free trailer boat ramp on Knox Lake in Fredericktown, Ohio. It is managed by ODNR Division of Wildlife - District One.

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Free
Season
Year-round
Lake size
473 acres
Nearest town
7 mi from Mount Vernon

Managed by ODNR Division of Wildlife - District One · (614) 644-3925 · Website

Notes: Season: All Year. Horsepower limit: Greater than 10 HP - No Wake.

Address: Buena Vista / Madison Frederickstown 43019-

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Fish in Knox Lake

Ohio state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bluegill3 lb 4 oz1990Salt Fork Reservoir
Yellow Perch2 lb 14 oz2016Lake Erie
Pumpkinseed1 lb 2 oz2009Portage County farm pond

From official Ohio record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Ohio

Ohio boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Ohio agency pages.

All 3 ramps on Knox Lake · All ramps in Knox County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from official Ohio agency records.