State park lake

Lake Loramie

Shelby County, Ohio

Lake Loramie is in Shelby and Auglaize counties, about 2 miles east of Fort Loramie on State Route 362. It is a state park lake known for crappie, bluegill and channel catfish, with no horsepower limit but a no-wake rule on most of the lake.

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Current air temperature at Lake Loramie (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area913 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline30 mi

Boat motorsUnlimited horsepower, but the whole lake is no wake except a speed zone at the west end

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Black and white crappie both present; 9 inch minimum

Bluegill●●●●○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Boat launches

10 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Luthman Road rampRamp
Two-lane ramp south of State Route 119 with ample parkingDirections ↗
Black Island ramp (SR 362)Ramp
Launch near the park officeDirections ↗
Fishing piersPublic
Four piers: West Bank, Earl's Island, Oak Grove and Daniels. Oak Grove and Daniels are ADA accessibleDirections ↗
4Earl's IslandRamp
Launch with dock or marina, Cottonwood Mound Dock Area, State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.Directions ↗
5Campground RampRamp
Public boat launch, State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.Directions ↗
6Filburn's Picnic Area RampRamp
Launch with dock or marina, Thelma / Eilerman Road, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.Directions ↗
7West Bank RampRamp
Launch with dock or marina, off State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.Directions ↗
8Oak Grove RampRamp
Public boat launch, off State Route 362, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.Directions ↗
9Schmitmeyer-Baker North Fishing AccessRamp
Public boat launch, off State Route 119 on Schmitmeyer-Baker Road, Minster. No horsepower limit. (937) 295-2011.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Crappie Black and white crappie combined; site-specific rule for Loramie	9 in	30

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Spillway Bait & TackleNearby
11003 State Route 362, Fort Loramie, OH 45845(937) 295-2141 Directions ↗
Fisherman's Delight BaitsNearby
115 Brooklyn Ave, Sidney, OH 45365(937) 492-8793 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Fish the four piers if you do not have a boat.
Keep crappie to 9 inches or longer, 30 per day.
Plan for no-wake speeds when moving between spots.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.