Kiser Lake Fishing
A 394-acre Ohio lake in Champaign County, No Motors.
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Ohio notes on Kiser Lake
Measured from its ODNR outline, Kiser Lake holds 394 acres of water in Champaign County. Shoreline on the ODNR outline totals about 5.5 miles. Rosewood is the closest Census place, about 2 miles from the outline point.
The horsepower layer sets No Motors. Division of Wildlife hot spots point to catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and sunfish. Trailers go in at 9 public launches. 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.
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Tap a chip to open the Ohio page for that fish, as recorded at Kiser Lake.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ramps ODNR lists for Kiser Lake
- Kiser Lake State Park – Launch Rampconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 35 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, No Motors; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- North of Campground/ Nature Center launch on Kiser Lakegravel ramp, 1 lane, 15 trailer spaces, no launch fee, No Motors; ODNR Division of Parks Recreation
- Kiser Lake State Park – Nature Center Rampconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, no launch fee, No Motors; Ohio Division of Parks and Recreation
- Kiser Lake State Park – Grandview Heightsconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 3 trailer spaces, no launch fee, No Motors; ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation
- Kiser Lake State Park Marinaconcrete ramp, 1 lane, no launch fee, No Motors; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Public launch on Kiser Lake near Rosewoodhand launch; public
- Public launch on Kiser Lake near Rosewood (east)hand launch; public
- Public launch on Kiser Lake near Rosewood (south)hand launch; public
- Public launch on Kiser Lake near Rosewood (west)hand launch; public
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
How many fish to keep at Kiser 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 Kiser Lake unless a site-specific entry below changes them.
Site-specific limits at Kiser Lake
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiser | Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 3 fish split daily limit; minimum 2 fish less than 14 inches, & 1 fish 20 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 Kiser Lake
ODNR stocking records list 93 releases into Kiser Lake between 1970 and 2022; the largest totals are 563,934 yellow perch, 208,153 hybrid-striped bass, 151,971 channel catfish.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 98,549 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 19,710 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 12,806 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 3,553 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 29,002 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 36,463 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 62,090 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 75,033 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 22,493 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 98,693 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 19,958 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 2,694 | 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.
Ohio record fish from Kiser Lake
| Species | Weight | Length | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Striped | 37.375 lb | 41.81" | George Bruggeman, New Carlisle | September 29, 2025 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Ohio Record Fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026. All Ohio records.
Sizing Kiser Lake against its Ohio neighbors
If you want more room, Indian Lake offers 5,161 acres within this group.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiser Lake | 394 | 9 | No Motors | 4 | |
| C.J. Brown Reservoir | 19 miles southeast | 1,969 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Indian Lake | 22 miles north | 5,161 | 7 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Clark Lake | 23 miles southeast | 102 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Lake Loramie | 23 miles northwest | 870 | 6 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Eastwood Lake | 29 miles south | 189 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Beside Kiser Lake
Other Ohio lakes close to Kiser Lake
- C.J. Brown Reservoir19 miles southeast
- Indian Lake22 miles north
- Clark Lake23 miles southeast
- Lake Loramie23 miles northwest
- Eastwood Lake29 miles south
Bait shops a short drive from Kiser Lake
- Jim's Marinemarina, Urbana, 12 miles
- Fisherman's Delight Baitsbait and tackle shop, Sidney, 12 miles
- Outpost Sport Centerbait and tackle shop, Sidney, 12 miles
- S & D Baitbait and tackle shop, Piqua, 15 miles
- Smith Fly Designsbait and tackle shop, Troy, 16 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1690 N Bechtle Avebait and tackle shop, Springfield, 18 miles
Ohio guide services around Kiser Lake
- Reel Fly Rodfly fishing guide, Dayton, (937) 434-8472
Towns to sleep in near Kiser Lake
- St. Paris4 miles
- De Graff9 miles
- West Liberty12 miles
Ohio county pages for Kiser Lake
- Champaign Countyseat: Urbana
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Kiser Lake, answered in short
How do I find Kiser Lake on an Ohio map?
Its outline falls in Champaign County, about 2 miles from Rosewood.
Is Kiser Lake a big lake by Ohio standards?
394 acres on the ODNR map, with about 5.5 miles of shoreline.
Is there a trailer ramp ODNR lists for Kiser Lake?
9 public launches; Kiser Lake State Park – Launch Ramp has the most trailer room on file.
What does the ODNR fish roster say about Kiser Lake?
catfish, crappie, largemouth bass, sunfish, striped bass, channel catfish and hybrid striped bass, by ODNR records.
How many bass may an Ohio angler keep from Kiser 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 Kiser 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 Kiser Lake to electric motors?
Plan for No Motors.
Where do Kiser Lake anglers stock up?
Jim's Marine is nearest at 12 miles.
What year did ODNR last stock Kiser Lake?
93 stocking lines, the latest year 2022, chiefly yellow perch.
Which Ohio record came from Kiser Lake?
Bass, Striped, 37.375 lb, by George Bruggeman (September 29, 2025).
Drive the Ohio back roads to Kiser Lake
Fees, seasons and site rules sit on the license page.