The lake was completed in 1967 and is stocked with reproducing populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish and crappies. Yearly stocking keeps population of channel catfish. Ross Lake also contains black bullhead, common sucker and carp. The surrounding wildlife area is home to cottontail rabbits, fox and grey squirrels, ruffed grouse, turkey, white-tailed deer and others. The lake also attracts populations of waterfowl and woodcock as they pass through on their annual migrations.
Boat fishing is permitted with electric motors.
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