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Michael J Kirwan Reservoir
Reservoir in Ohio · 2,624 acres · near Campbellsport, Charlestown, Ravenna
Michael J Kirwan Reservoir has 5 boat ramps listed as public.
Zebra mussels (latest report 1994) reported in this water (USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database). Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database · checked October 18, 2026
Lake level: Michael J Kirwan Reservoir
Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.
Normal pool follows a seasonal curve, 980.6 ft to 985.1 ft (USACE, Top of Conservation).
Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (Michael J Kirwan Dam & Reservoir), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.
Motors: No horsepower limit (as the agency lists it for 4 of the 5 launches; check the posted rules before you go)
Boating rules
- Powercraft propelled by a motor with a horsepower rating in excess of ten horsepower may be operated upon the waters of the division of parks and watercraft in the following park areas. … West Branch state park · all of Michael J Kirwan Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Ohio Administrative Code 1501:47), read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Fisherman's Lot Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Charlestown
- West Branch Campground Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Charlestown · free
- West Branch State Park - East Ramp · Boat ramp · near Ravenna · free
- West Branch State Park - Fishermans Lot · Boat ramp · near Ravenna · free
- West Branch State Park - West Ramp · Boat ramp · near Ravenna · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Michael J Kirwan Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q117448647