AAT - Wayne National Forest: Hunting & Fishing

Wayne National Forest: Hunting & Fishing

The Adventure…

Located in the rolling Appalachian foothills, Wayne National Forest consists of over 800,000 acres of mostly wooded land and several lakes and rivers. The forest offers over 300 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, and horseback riding. It is also open to camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing and other recreational activities. Many unique features are located within the park including iron furnaces, covered bridges, and Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) fire towers. Portions of the park are located in Athens, Jackson, Morgan, and Vinton Counties.

Hunting:
Generally hunting is allowed anywhere on Wayne NF land. An exception is recreation areas with designated boundaries (campgrounds, picnic areas, parking areas, designated swimming areas, and trailheads) or areas where otherwise posted. Deer hunting is a popular activity on the Wayne and people come from adjacent states as well as throughout Ohio to hunt big bucks. There are also many opportunities to hunt squirrel, birds, and turkey on the Forest. An Ohio Hunting License is required.

Fishing:
There are many opportunities to fish on the Wayne National Forest. There are several small ponds on the Forest and some nice lakes as well as the 143-acre Lake Vesuivus. Many are regularly stocked by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. From the Ohio River at Leith Run to streams on the Forest, also offer some premier fishing opportunties. An Ohio fishing license is required. Happy Fishing!

Learn More…

13700 US Highway 33
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

740.753.0101 (Athens District)

Website: Wayne National Forest

E-Mail: Wayne National Forest

Getting there’s Half the Adventure…

The Forest boundaries surround a checkerboard pattern of ownership, with public and private ownership interspersed. Check out the Wayne National Forest website for more information.

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Nearby Adventures…

Art & Culture
Passion Works Studio – Athens, Athens County
Stuart's Opera House – Nelsonville, Athens County
Kennedy Museum of Art – Athens, Athens County
Ohio University's Performing Arts Series – Athens, Athens County
Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District –Athens, Athens County
The Art Barn – New Plymouth, Vinton County
Markay Cultural Arts Center – Jackson, Jackson County

Historic Sites & Places
Robbins Crossing – Nelsonville, Athens County
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway and Museum – Nelsonville, Athens County
Hope Furnace – Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County
Welsh American Heritage Museum – Oak Hill, Jackson County

Parks, Forests, & Outdoor Activities
Buckeye Trail – Athens, Vinton, and Pike Counties
Strouds Run State Park – Athens County
Trimble Wildlife Area – Athens County
Burr Oak State Park – Athens County
Zaleski State Forest – Vinton County
Lake Hope State Park – Vinton County
Jackson Lake State Park – Jackson County
Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area – Jackson County