Caesar Creek Lake Fishing
A 2,806-acre Ohio lake in Warren County and Clinton County, unlimited horsepower.
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Meet Caesar Creek Lake, an Ohio water
Caesar Creek Lake spreads across 2,806 acres of Warren County and Clinton County, by the Division of Wildlife outline. The outline traces close to 36.3 miles of bank. Count on about 1 mile of driving to reach Harveysburg, the nearest town. Management runs through ODNR Wildlife District Five (Xenia office).
The posted motor rule is unlimited horsepower. Boaters can use 7 public launches. ODNR placed 10 attractors for fish to hold on. The booklet prints 2 site-specific entries written for it.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Fish ODNR ties to Caesar Creek Lake
The fish below link to Caesar Creek Lake by ODNR mapping, hatchery records or a state record, not by a full netting survey.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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10 attractor points sit on the bottom of Caesar Creek Lake, placed in 2020 and 2021, from 8 to 30 feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Christmas Trees | Tree | 3 | 9 to 14 ft | 2020 |
| 200 Christmas Trees | Tree | 2 | 15 to 25 ft | 2021 |
| 300 Christmas Trees | Tree | 2 | 16 to 30 ft | 2021 |
| 10 Christmas Trees | Tree | 1 | 10 to 12 ft | 2020 |
| 150 Christmas Trees | Tree | 1 | 15 to 20 ft | 2021 |
| 3 Pallet Structures | Pallets | 1 | 8 to 10 ft | 2020 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Public ramps serving Caesar Creek Lake
- Caesar Creek State Park – Wellman Meadows Rampconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 141 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Caesar Creek State Park – North Pool Rampconcrete ramp, 4 lanes, 100 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Caesar Creek State Park – Furnas Shores Rampconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 93 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Caesar Creek State Park – Campground Rampconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Caesar Creek State Park – Young Rd. Boat Launchconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 47 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Caesar Creek State Park – North Pool Hand Launch Rampgravel ramp, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Public launch on Caesar Creek Lakehand launch; public
Nearby launch sites from Caesar Creek Lake
- Constitution Park on Little Miami RiverLittle Miami River, 6 miles north
- South Shore Marina on Cowan LakeCowan Lake, 10 miles southeast
- Cowan Lake State Park – West End RampCowan Lake, 10 miles southeast
- Cowan Lake State Park – Campground North SideCowan Lake, 11 miles southeast
- Cowan Lake State Park – East End RampCowan Lake, 12 miles southeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
How high Caesar Creek Lake sits today
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Creek Lake At Wellman Oh | 847.13 ft lake elevation | Oct 27 6:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 27, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
The USGS gauge at Caesar Creek Lake reports through the day; the reading above refreshes on its own.
Daily limits for Caesar Creek 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 |
The baseline at Caesar Creek Lake is the inland table of the 2026-27 booklet.
The exceptions ODNR prints for Caesar Creek Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Creek Lake | Black & White Crappie | 30; minimum 9 inches | Open year-round |
| Caesar Creek | Paddlefish | Possession is prohibited | 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.
ODNR releases at Caesar Creek Lake, year by year
336 hatchery releases reached Caesar Creek Lake from 1983 to 2022 in the ODNR ledger, the biggest totals 36,026,906 saugeye, 1,490,071 muskellunge, 1,046,260 walleye.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 38,833 | fry |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 24,672 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 2,875,500 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 780,615 | fry |
| 2022 | Saugeye | 555,180 | fry |
| 2021 | Blue Catfish | 38,268 | fry |
| 2021 | Blue Catfish | 6,806 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Blue Catfish | 17,691 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Blue Catfish | 19,972 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Blue Catfish | 10,828 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Blue Catfish | 6,923 | adv. fingerlings |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 18,228 | fry |
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.
Record catches out of Caesar Creek Lake
| Species | Weight | Length | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Hybrid Striped | 20.83 lb | 32.5" | Larry C. Powers, Oregonia | Aug. 16, 2024 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Ohio Record Fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026. All Ohio records.
How Caesar Creek Lake stacks up locally in Ohio
Among the nearby lakes listed, C.J. Brown Reservoir covers the most water, 1,969 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Creek Lake | 2,806 | 7 | unlimited horsepower | 0 | |
| Cowan Lake | 10 miles southeast | 694 | 6 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Eastwood Lake | 20 miles north | 189 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Stonelick Lake | 21 miles south | 161 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| C.J. Brown Reservoir | 34 miles northeast | 1,969 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Clark Lake | 35 miles northeast | 102 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Surrounding Caesar Creek Lake
Still water near Caesar Creek Lake in Ohio
- Cowan Lake10 miles southeast
- Eastwood Lake20 miles north
- Stonelick Lake21 miles south
- C.J. Brown Reservoir34 miles northeast
- Clark Lake35 miles northeast
Tackle stops en route to Caesar Creek Lake
- Tackle Town USAbait and tackle shop, Wilmington, 3 miles
- Taylor's South Shore Marinamarina, Waynesville, 4 miles
- Reel Fly Rodbait and tackle shop, Dayton, 9 miles
- South Shore Marina Salesmarina, Wilmington, 10 miles
- Fishing Pole Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Clarksville, 10 miles
- South Shore Marinamarina, Wilmington, 10 miles
Hiring an Ohio guide for Caesar Creek Lake
- Sportfishing Worldwidecharter, Cincinnati, (513) 984-8611
- Reel Fly Rodfly fishing guide, Dayton, (937) 434-8472
Lodging handy for Caesar Creek Lake
- Waynesville5 miles
- Bellbrook9 miles
- Centerville11 miles
Ohio county pages that take in Caesar Creek Lake
- Warren Countyseat: Lebanon
- Clinton Countyseat: Wilmington
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Camera views of fishing water by Caesar Creek Lake
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Photo: Ted, CC BY-SA 2.0
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What first-timers at Caesar Creek Lake want cleared up
In what part of Ohio is Caesar Creek Lake?
On an Ohio map it sits in Warren County and Clinton County, ODNR Wildlife District Five (Xenia office), about 1 mile from Harveysburg.
How many surface acres does Ohio map for Caesar Creek Lake?
The outline measures 2,806 acres, with about 36.3 miles of shoreline.
Does Caesar Creek Lake have a public ramp?
Ohio boaters can try Caesar Creek State Park – Wellman Meadows Ramp, one of 7 public launches.
What bites for Ohio anglers at Caesar Creek Lake?
The records point to hybrid striped bass, muskellunge, saugeye, blue catfish and walleye.
Which length limits apply on Caesar Creek Lake?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. A site-specific entry changes part of that here; see above.
Does Ohio want a trout stamp for Caesar Creek 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.
What boats can use Caesar Creek Lake?
The rule is unlimited horsepower.
Which Ohio bait counter is handiest to Caesar Creek Lake?
Closest on our list: Tackle Town USA, 3 miles.
How often has ODNR stocked Caesar Creek Lake over the years?
Yes: 336 entries between 1983 and 2022, led by saugeye.
How high is Caesar Creek Lake by the latest Ohio gauge reading?
USGS measures it; the number is above.
Did a state record fish come out of Caesar Creek Lake?
Bass, Hybrid Striped, 20.83 lb, by Larry C. Powers (Aug. 16, 2024).
Where do fish hold on cover at Caesar Creek Lake?
ODNR placed 10 attractor sites; see the map above.
Put Caesar Creek Lake on the Buckeye fishing list
Buy the Ohio license online before the trip.