Access to East Fork Lake can be had via state Route 222 on the west and state Route 125 to the south. State Route 133 to the lakes east and Old State Route 32 to the north also provide access.

Biologist Walters’ final pick is also a lake experiencing a great resurgence in its crappie population.

“Rocky Fork Lake had been in a low cycle,” she said. “But now things seem to be on the upswing, with lots of 8-inch fish and quite a few 12-inch fish showing up last year. This spring should be a good one for crappies here.”

Rocky Fork Lake has 1,992 acres of water in Highland County, with camping, marinas and boat ramps scattered along its shore.

U.S. Route 50 to the north and state Route 753 to the east provide access to Rocky Fork Lake.

For more information, anglers can reach the ODOW’s District Five office at (937) 372-9261, or write them at 1076 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, OH 45385.

For more information on crappie- fishing opportunities in Ohio, you can contact the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Division headquarters at (614) 265-6300. Or write to them at 2045 Morse Road, Building G, Columbus, OH 43229. Also check the agency’s Web site at Dnr.Ohio.gov.

For travel information and accommodations, contact Discover Ohio at DiscoverOhio.com or call 1-800- BUCKEYE. Or write the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism, P.O. Box 1001, Columbus, OH 43229.