Punderson Lake
Punderson Lake is a natural glacial lake in Punderson State Park near Newbury in Geauga County. It is known for deep kettle holes, bass, bluegill and stocked rainbow trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Rainbow Trout
Stocked because the deep water stays cool
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- State park office rampRampBoat ramp on the north shore at the park office.Directions ↗
- Punderson MarinaMarina11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury. Boat rentals. 440-564-5564.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 Punderson 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 Punderson Lake ↗Local tips
- Fish the deep kettle holes, which run 30 to 57 feet, for cool-water species.
- Shore and boardwalk fishing works well in spring and fall.
- Rent a boat at the marina if you do not have an electric-motor boat.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.