Mineral rights in Lake County, Ohio
Lake County is an active Ohio drilling market: 196 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 196
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1,593
- Wells on record
up 158% vs prior 24 months
Who's drilling Lake County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| David Oil Company LLC | 39 |
| Hetuck Oil And Gas CO. | 38 |
| Diversified Production LLC | 37 |
| Petro Evaluation Services INC | 13 |
| Midwest Materials INC. | 11 |
What the record says
Lake County recorded 196 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 76 in the prior 24 months.
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Lake County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Lake County, Ohio?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are David Oil Company LLC, Hetuck Oil And Gas CO., Diversified Production LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Lake County?
Start with the Lake County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
Buying in Lake County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.