Natural lake

Nettle Lake

Williams County, Ohio

Nettle Lake is one of Ohio's few natural glacial lakes, in Northwest Township in Williams County. It is a small lake with a public boat ramp and a mix of panfish, bass and catfish.

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

Surface area94 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline3.8 mi

Boat motorsUnlimited

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Crappie●●●●○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

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

Boat launches

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

Public boat rampRamp
Off County Road 4.75 near Biscayne Boulevard.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Nettle 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 ↗

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.

Sassy'sNearby
601 N State St, Pioneer, OH 43554(419) 737-2266 Directions ↗
Williams County Outdoor SupplyNearby
6782 US Highway 127, Bryan, OH 43506(419) 636-6477 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Look for crappie around docks and brush in spring.
The lake is small and has cottages around the shore, so watch for wakes on busy weekends.
Use the public ramp off County Road 4.75 for boats.

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