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Busch Family Fish Farm and Pay Lakes

Relax. Fish. Enjoy.

  • About Us
  • Our Farm
  • Fish Stories
  • Prices
  • Rules for Fishing

Relax. Fish. Enjoy.

We believe that everyone should know the thrill of catching a fish. Whether it’s your first time fishing or you’re a pro, we’re here to help you have a memorable experience.

Call today to schedule an appointment.

937-693-3640

15030 Lock 2 Road – Botkins, OH 45306

We are permanently closed. It was a pleasure for us to serve you.

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A Different Kind of Pay Lake

  • We are a family-friendly, catch-and-release fishing facility.
  • Fishing is by appointment only during daylight hours.
  • We offer personal attention to anyone needing assistance.

If you are looking for night-time fishing or huge blue catfish and flat head catfish, we are not your pay lake.

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Clean and Peaceful

  • We offer a clean, safe, park-like facility suitable for families with children.
  • We have a small bait shop and a covered pavilion with picnic tables.
More about our farm
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grandpa and grandson holding a bass

Our Ponds

  • We have seven small ponds of various sizes.
  • The ponds are stocked with hybrid bluegill, largemouth bass, and channel catfish – all farm-raised.
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Fishing Made Simple

  • No fishing license required.
  • We have landing nets and cargo wagons free for customers to use while fishing.
  • We sell bait, some fishing tackle, and limited concessions.
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Easy to Find

We are located right off I-75 in west central Ohio at 15030 Lock 2 Road near Botkins, approximately 50 miles north of Dayton and 25 miles south of Lima.

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We are permanently closed. It was a pleasure for us to serve you.

Schedule your visit

Call today to schedule an appointment. Same-day appointments are often available.

937-693-3640

Fishing is by appointment only.

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Rob and Margie Busch, owners of Busch Family Fish Farm & Pay Lakes

About Us

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Our Farm

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Prices

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Rules for Fishing

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Fish Stories

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15030 Lock 2 Road – Botkins, OH 45306
937-693-3640

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