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Wills Creek Reservoir near New Concord offers a convenient boat ramp for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats in Muskingum County. The 900-acre lake provides access to scenic paddling, though users should note that a permit is required for boating and a 10-horsepower motor limit is enforced. The ramp accommodates smaller vessels, and paddlers can also launch directly from shore.
**Current Conditions & Fishing:** The reservoir was completely drained in 2017 due to dam maintenance, which significantly impacted the fishery. While sport fish populations have been rebuilding, fishing opportunities currently remain limited, with smaller channel catfish and crappie available. Water levels have stabilized in recent years, making the ramp usable for small boats and canoes/kayaks.
**Nearby Recreation:** The access point is positioned near historic Roscoe Village, a restored town along the Ohio-Erie Canal offering additional cultural and recreational opportunities. Paddlers interested in longer trips can access the creek system approximately 8 miles upstream from the ramp (put-in at Coshocton), making multi-mile paddling routes possible for experienced paddlers.