Lake White Fishing
A 333-acre Ohio lake in Pike County, unlimited horsepower.
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What ODNR maps at Lake White
Anglers get 333 acres of lake at Lake White, a water of Pike County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 9.9 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Waverly, roughly 2 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District Four (Athens office) covers this water.
Expect unlimited horsepower on the water. The launch inventory shows 3 public launches.
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 White
ODNR sources connect these fish with Lake White; 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 White State Parkconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Bills Bait House launch on Lake Whiteconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 1 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; Bill's Bait House
- Lake White State Park DMRA Launchboat ramp, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
Boat ramps in the area of Lake White
- Piketon Boat Ramp on Scioto RiverScioto River, 3 miles south
- Scioto Trail State Park – Caldwell launchCaldwell Lake, 9 miles northeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Lake White
| 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 White 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 White
Between 1970 and 2021, ODNR logged 96 stocking entries for Lake White, led by 1,206,919 saugeye, 180,133 channel catfish, 120,802 bluegill.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 3,219 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 13,431 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 33,497 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Saugeye | 34,196 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 3,322 | yearling |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 1,922 | yearling |
| 2019 | Saugeye | 34,120 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Channel Catfish | 2,500 | yearling |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 14,829 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 5,876 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Bluegill | 116,754 | all sizes |
| 2017 | Bluegill | 4,048 | all sizes |
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.
State records landed at Lake White
| Species | Weight | Length | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass, Spotted | 5.25 lb | 21" | Roger Trainer, Waverly | May 2, 1967 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Ohio Record Fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026. All Ohio records.
The closest lakes to Lake White, side by side
Size-wise, Rocky Fork Lake leads the neighbors at 1,953 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake White | 333 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 | |
| Caldwell Lake | 9 miles northeast | 10 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Ross Lake | 17 miles north | 127 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Paint Creek Lake | 23 miles northwest | 1,177 | 3 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Pine Lake | 24 miles northeast | 12 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Rocky Fork Lake | 25 miles west | 1,953 | 6 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Lake White
More ODNR lakes within reach of Lake White
- Caldwell Lake9 miles northeast
- Ross Lake17 miles north
- Paint Creek Lake23 miles northwest
- Pine Lake24 miles northeast
- Rocky Fork Lake25 miles west
Bait and tackle counters serving Lake White
- Bill's Bait Housebait and tackle shop, Waverly, under a mile
- JR's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Piketon, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Chillicothesporting goods store, Chillicothe, 18 miles
- Cole's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Bainbridge, 20 miles
- Crossroads Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Greenfield, 23 miles
Overnight options around Lake White
- Waverly3 miles
- Piketon3 miles
- Chillicothe16 miles
The county guides that include Lake White
- Pike Countyseat: Waverly
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Lake White, pictured
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Ask-and-answer notes on Lake White
Which ODNR district covers Lake White?
Ohio anglers find it in Pike County, ODNR Wildlife District Four (Athens office), about 2 miles from Waverly.
How much water does Lake White hold at the surface?
About 333 acres, with about 9.9 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Lake White?
Yes, 3 public launches, including Lake White State Park.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Lake White?
Listed fish: spotted bass, saugeye, channel catfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge and bluegill.
What can go in the cooler at Lake White 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 White?
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 White?
Posted rule: unlimited horsepower.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Lake White?
Bill's Bait House, under a mile away.
Is Lake White on the stocking records?
From 1970 to 2021: 96 releases, saugeye first.
Is Lake White in the Ohio record book?
Bass, Spotted, 5.25 lb, by Roger Trainer (May 2, 1967).
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