Size
NA
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Bixon Creek
Overview
Rated as the best muskie water in the state. Many fish, including a possible state record. Lots of bass in the 12-to 6-inch range. Excellent launching and public use facilities.
Bixon Creek Map
Features
West Branch Reservoir (Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir) provides flood control for the Mahoning River Valley and the Beaver and upper Ohio rivers. The reservoir and the surrounding lands are leased by the Army Corps of Engineers to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as West Branch State Park.
This popular reservoir is used extensively by boaters and fishermen. The larger creek arms, marina, access points, swimming beach and all water west of the Rock Spring Road Causeway are posed as no-wake areas.
Forage
Gizzard shad are abundant. Minnow species include log perch, johnny darter, common shiner and bluntnose minnow. White sucker, redhorse and yellow perch are also important.
Seasonal Movements
None.
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Top Fish Species
Bluegill
No survey data
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
