Kiser Lake
Kiser Lake is a 396-acre lake in Kiser Lake State Park, about 4 miles northwest of St. Paris in Champaign County. Motors are not allowed, so it is a quiet lake for bass, panfish and big hybrid striped bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Special split limit applies.
Crappie
Best around the vegetation with minnows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Wiper
Not stocked since 2004, but some large fish remain.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State park marina and rampMarinaSeasonal marina with rentals, April to October. One boat ramp plus small launch areas.Directions ↗
- Shoreline and fishing piersPublicSeveral shore access points and gravel fishing piers.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Kiser Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Kiser Lake ↗Local tips
- Use waxworms or nightcrawlers under a bobber for bluegill in the lily pads.
- Try minnows for crappie in the weeds.
- Chicken liver or cut shad on the bottom works for catfish and wipers.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.