Lake Lecomte Fishing
A 138-acre Ohio lake in Hancock County, 10 HP limit.
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What ODNR maps at Lake Lecomte
Anglers get 138 acres of lake at Lake Lecomte, a water of Hancock County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 1.8 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Fostoria, roughly 3 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office) covers this water.
Expect 10 HP limit on the water. The launch inventory shows 1 public launch.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio fish ODNR records at Lake Lecomte
ODNR sources connect these fish with Lake Lecomte; others may swim there unlisted.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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- Lake LaComte launch on Lake Lecomteconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 18 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, 10 HP limit; City of Fostoria
Boat ramps in the area of Lake Lecomte
- Veterans Memorial Reservoir launchVeterans Memorial Reservoir, 1 mile north
- Lake Lamberjack launchLamberjack Reservoir, 3 miles north
- Van Buren State Park RampVan Buren Lake, 10 miles west
- John C. Sausser Findlay Reservoir # 2 launchFindlay Reservoirs #2, 10 miles southwest
- Findlay Reservoir # 1 launchFindlay Reservoirs #1, 10 miles southwest
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Lake Lecomte
| 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 |
At Lake Lecomte the inland table holds, with any site-specific line overriding it.
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.
Hatchery fish released into Lake Lecomte
Between 1974 and 2022, ODNR logged 71 stocking entries for Lake Lecomte, led by 734,059 saugeye, 123,321 channel catfish, 64,717 walleye.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saugeye | 27,862 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 13,935 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 13,528 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Saugeye | 27,443 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Saugeye | 46,283 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Channel Catfish | 6,881 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 8,926 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Saugeye | 28,644 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Saugeye | 14,775 | fingerlings |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 3,671 | yearling |
| 2014 | Saugeye | 15,139 | fingerlings |
| 2013 | Saugeye | 138,840 | 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.
The closest lakes to Lake Lecomte, side by side
Size-wise, Findlay Reservoirs #2 leads the neighbors at 645 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Lecomte | 138 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 | |
| Veterans Memorial Reservoir | 1 mile north | 157 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Lamberjack Reservoir | 3 miles north | 33 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Findlay Reservoirs #2 | 10 miles southwest | 645 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 6 |
| Findlay Reservoirs #1 | 10 miles southwest | 186 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Fremont Reservoir | 21 miles northeast | 90 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Lake Lecomte
More ODNR lakes within reach of Lake Lecomte
- Veterans Memorial Reservoir1 mile north
- Lamberjack Reservoir3 miles north
- Findlay Reservoirs #210 miles southwest
- Findlay Reservoirs #110 miles southwest
- Fremont Reservoir21 miles northeast
Bait and tackle counters serving Lake Lecomte
- Cindy's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Fostoria, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Findlaysporting goods store, Findlay, 10 miles
- Laffertys Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Van Buren, 10 miles
- Mountain Man Trading Post Cobait and tackle shop, Tiffin, 13 miles
- Anglers Suppliesfly shop, Fremont, 24 miles
Paid trips on Lake Lecomte from Ohio
- Best Try Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Oak Harbor, (419) 898-5515
- Playin' Hooky Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Clyde, (419) 265-5122
- Seeing Red Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Port Clinton, (419) 341-1324
- Shamrock Fishing Charterscharter, Perrysburg, (419) 345-3948
Overnight options around Lake Lecomte
- Fostoria3 miles
- Findlay11 miles
- Carey12 miles
The county guides that include Lake Lecomte
- Hancock Countyseat: Findlay
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Lake Lecomte, pictured
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Ask-and-answer notes on Lake Lecomte
Which ODNR district covers Lake Lecomte?
Ohio anglers find it in Hancock County, ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office), about 3 miles from Fostoria.
How much water does Lake Lecomte hold at the surface?
About 138 acres, with about 1.8 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Lake Lecomte?
Yes, 1 public launch, including Lake LaComte launch on Lake Lecomte.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Lake Lecomte?
Listed fish: channel catfish, saugeye, walleye, largemouth bass, yellow perch and smallmouth bass.
What can go in the cooler at Lake Lecomte under Ohio rules?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Lake Lecomte?
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 motor rule applies at Lake Lecomte?
Posted rule: 10 HP limit.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Lake Lecomte?
Cindy's Bait Shop, about 3 miles away.
Is Lake Lecomte on the stocking records?
From 1974 to 2022: 71 releases, saugeye first.
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