Rush Creek Lake is located on the border of Fairfield and Perry counties, approximately 13 miles northeast of Lancaster and 6 miles southwest of Somerset, with access on County Roads 26 and 74 off US-22.

The lake is 300 acres in size. It is approximately 18 feet deep at its deepest point. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

The Rush Creek Conservancy District maintains a boat ramp and parking lot on the southwest side of the lake off of the Thornville Road (County Road 74) entrance.

History

Construction on Rush Creek Lake was initiated in 1981 under authority of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (Public Law 566). The lake was permanently filled to seasonal pool late in 1984. Owned and operated by the Rush Creek Conservancy District, Rush Creek Lake impounds 300 acres on Little Rush Creek. The watershed consists primarily of cropland, pasture, and forested hills.