Acton Lake Fishing
A 592-acre Ohio lake in Preble County and Butler County, unlimited horsepower, no wake.
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Ohio notes on Acton Lake
Measured from its ODNR outline, Acton Lake holds 592 acres of water in Preble County and Butler County. Shoreline on the ODNR outline totals about 8.8 miles. College Corner is the closest Census place, about 3 miles from the outline point. Fisheries staff of ODNR Wildlife District Five (Xenia office) manage it.
The horsepower layer sets unlimited horsepower, no wake. Trailers go in at 1 public launch. Divers and anglers will find 7 ODNR fish attractors on the bottom. Its limits differ from statewide in 1 site-specific entry.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio fish found at Acton Lake
Tap a chip to open the Ohio page for that fish, as recorded at Acton Lake.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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The attractor layer shows 7 sites around Acton Lake, placed in 2020, from 8 to 13 feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Christmas Trees | Tree | 7 | 8 to 13 ft | 2020 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ramps ODNR lists for Acton Lake
- Hueston Woods State Park on Acton Lakeconcrete ramp, 9 lanes, 73 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, Greater than 10 HP – No Wake; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
More public ramps near Acton Lake
- Rush Run Wildlife AreaRush Run Lake, 8 miles east
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
How many fish to keep at Acton Lake
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
Statewide inland rows cover Acton Lake unless a site-specific entry below changes them.
Site-specific limits at Acton Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acton | Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 4 fish split daily limit; minimum 2 fish less than 15 inches, & 2 fish 15 inches or longer | Open year-round |
Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026.
What ODNR has stocked in Acton Lake
ODNR stocking records list 58 releases into Acton Lake between 1970 and 2022; the largest totals are 3,429,553 saugeye, 61,529 tiger muskie, 5,906 muskellunge.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saugeye | 59,475 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 59,244 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 59,440 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 59,464 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 39,961 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Saugeye | 60,394 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Saugeye | 172,434 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 13,291 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 32,130 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Saugeye | 121,337 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Saugeye | 54,606 | fingerlings |
| 2015 | Saugeye | 43,772 | fingerlings |
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Sizing Acton Lake against its Ohio neighbors
If you want more room, Caesar Creek Lake offers 2,806 acres within this group.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Lake | 592 | 1 | unlimited horsepower, no wake | 0 | |
| Eastwood Lake | 36 miles northeast | 189 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Caesar Creek Lake | 40 miles east | 2,806 | 7 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Stonelick Lake | 44 miles southeast | 161 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Cowan Lake | 47 miles east | 694 | 6 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| East Fork Lake | 52 miles southeast | 2,107 | 6 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Beside Acton Lake
Other Ohio lakes close to Acton Lake
- Eastwood Lake36 miles northeast
- Caesar Creek Lake40 miles east
- Stonelick Lake44 miles southeast
- Cowan Lake47 miles east
- East Fork Lake52 miles southeast
Bait shops a short drive from Acton Lake
- Lakengreen Marinamarina, Eaton, 8 miles
- Stony Meadows Fishing Lakebait and tackle shop, Middletown, 15 miles
- Wholesale Bait Co Incbait and tackle shop, Hamilton, 17 miles
- Hamilton Boat Clubmarina, Fairfield Township, 17 miles
- Go Fish Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Middletown, 18 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Hamiltonsporting goods store, Hamilton, 18 miles
Ohio guide services around Acton Lake
- Sportfishing Worldwidecharter, Cincinnati, (513) 984-8611
- Reel Fly Rodfly fishing guide, Dayton, (937) 434-8472
Towns to sleep in near Acton Lake
- Oxford5 miles
- Camden7 miles
- Lake Lakengren9 miles
Ohio county pages for Acton Lake
- Preble Countyseat: Eaton
- Butler Countyseat: Hamilton
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Acton Lake, answered in short
How do I find Acton Lake on an Ohio map?
Its outline falls in Preble County and Butler County, ODNR Wildlife District Five (Xenia office), about 3 miles from College Corner.
Is Acton Lake a big lake by Ohio standards?
592 acres on the ODNR map, with about 8.8 miles of shoreline.
Is there a trailer ramp ODNR lists for Acton Lake?
1 public launch; Hueston Woods State Park on Acton Lake has the most trailer room on file.
What does the ODNR fish roster say about Acton Lake?
saugeye, muskellunge, tiger muskellunge, largemouth bass, channel catfish and crappie (general), by ODNR records.
How many bass may an Ohio angler keep from Acton Lake?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. Check the site-specific table above as well.
What will an Ohio license set me back for Acton Lake?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Does Ohio limit Acton Lake to electric motors?
Plan for unlimited horsepower, no wake.
Where do Acton Lake anglers stock up?
Lakengreen Marina is nearest at 8 miles.
What year did ODNR last stock Acton Lake?
58 stocking lines, the latest year 2022, chiefly saugeye.
Has ODNR added cover to Acton Lake?
The structure band maps 7 ODNR sites.
Drive the Ohio back roads to Acton Lake
Fees, seasons and site rules sit on the license page.