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Nimisila Reservoir

Summit County, Ohio

Nimisila Reservoir is a Summit Metro Parks lake in Green, about 10 miles south of Akron. It is known for channel catfish and largemouth bass.

1345N1 mi
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Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Current air temperature at Nimisila Reservoir (National Weather Service) ↗
Surface area825 acres
Max depth30 ft
Shoreline16 mi
Boat motorsElectric only

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Channel Catfish●●●●○

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

Northern Pike●●●○○

Stocked by the Division of Wildlife

Crappie●●●○○

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

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Walleye●●○○○

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Boat launches

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

  • 1Lot C1Ramp
    5034 Christman Rd, Green. Boat ramp.Directions ↗
  • Lot C4Ramp
    5550 Christman Rd, Green. Boat ramp.Directions ↗
  • 3Lot C6Ramp
    6194 Christman Rd, Green. Boat ramp.Directions ↗
  • 4Lot SM2Ramp
    5531 S. Main St, Green. Boat ramp.Directions ↗
  • 5CGRamp
    Public boat launch, off Christman Road, Akron. Motor limit: Electric Only. (330) 644-2293.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 Nimisila Reservoir 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.

Search more bait shops near Nimisila Reservoir ↗

Local tips

  • After-hours fishing is allowed here, and wading is allowed at your own risk.
  • Minnows are allowed as bait, per ODNR.
  • No boat rentals, so bring a boat or kayak.

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

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