Wakesurf Spot · Ohio
Leesville Lake
A 1,000-acre reservoir in Carroll County, Ohio — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Leesville Lake is a public lake in Carroll County, Ohio that covers about 1,000 acres. At that size there is room for a wake-boat lap when the water is open and rules permit.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
This listing is drawn from state lake records — it reflects size and access, not a track record as a wakesurf venue. Ohio sets statewide wake-boat rules, and individual lakes routinely add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits. Check the Ohio rules page and the local ordinance before you launch.
Source: Ohio DNR — Lakes. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Leesville Lake runs June–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Leesville Lake covers roughly 1,000 acres, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Ohio sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Ohio rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Ohio: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.