Nettle Lake Fishing
A 115-acre Ohio lake in Williams County, unlimited horsepower.
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What ODNR maps at Nettle Lake
Anglers get 115 acres of lake at Nettle Lake, a water of Williams County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 3.8 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Nettle Lake, under a mile away. ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office) covers this water.
Expect unlimited horsepower on the water. The launch inventory shows 2 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 Nettle Lake
ODNR sources connect these fish with Nettle Lake; 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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- Nettle Lake Fishing Accessboat ramp, 11 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower; ODNR Division of Wildlife – District 2
- Shady Shores Marina on Nettle Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, launch fee, unlimited horsepower; Shady Shores Marina
Boat ramps in the area of Nettle Lake
- Lake Lavere launch on La Su An LavereLa Su An Lavere, 1 mile northeast
- Lake Sue launch on La Su An SueLa Su An Sue, 1 mile east
- Lake An Handicap Area on La Su An AnnLa Su An Ann, 1 mile east
- Lake La Su An launch on La Su An La Su AnLa Su An La Su An, 2 miles east
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Nettle 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 |
At Nettle Lake 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 Nettle Lake
Between 1970 and 2022, ODNR logged 52 stocking entries for Nettle Lake, led by 186,391 yellow perch, 63,340 channel catfish, 28,209 walleye.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Yellow Perch | 28,985 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 30,277 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Channel Catfish | 5,782 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 28,966 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 31,213 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Yellow Perch | 37,200 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 805 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 1,074 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 3,876 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Yellow Perch | 29,750 | fingerlings |
| 2012 | Channel Catfish | 2,882 | yearling |
| 2008 | Channel Catfish | 2,074 | yearling |
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 Nettle Lake
| Species | Weight | Length | Angler | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowfin | 11.69 lb | 33-1/4" | Christopher A. Boling, Montpelier | May 9, 1987 |
Outdoor Writers of Ohio, Ohio Record Fish page, retrieved October 26, 2026. All Ohio records.
The closest lakes to Nettle Lake, side by side
Size-wise, La Su An La Su An leads the neighbors at 79 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettle Lake | 115 | 2 | unlimited horsepower | 0 | |
| La Su An Lavere | 1 mile northeast | 15 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| La Su An Sue | 1 mile east | 10 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| La Su An Ann | 1 mile east | 5 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| La Su An La Su An | 2 miles east | 79 | 1 | unlimited horsepower, no wake | 0 |
| Barton Lake | 10 miles southeast | 19 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Nettle Lake
More ODNR lakes within reach of Nettle Lake
- La Su An Lavere1 mile northeast
- La Su An Sue1 mile east
- La Su An Ann1 mile east
- La Su An La Su An2 miles east
- Barton Lake10 miles southeast
Bait and tackle counters serving Nettle Lake
- William's County Outdoor Supplybait and tackle shop, Bryan, 16 miles
Overnight options around Nettle Lake
- Pioneer9 miles
- Montpelier10 miles
- Edgerton16 miles
The county guides that include Nettle Lake
- Williams Countyseat: Bryan
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Nettle Lake, pictured
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Ask-and-answer notes on Nettle Lake
Which ODNR district covers Nettle Lake?
Ohio anglers find it in Williams County, ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office), under a mile from Nettle Lake.
How much water does Nettle Lake hold at the surface?
About 115 acres, with about 3.8 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Nettle Lake?
Yes, 2 public launches, including Nettle Lake Fishing Access.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Nettle Lake?
Listed fish: bowfin, northern pike, channel catfish, walleye, yellow perch and saugeye.
What can go in the cooler at Nettle Lake 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 Nettle 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 motor rule applies at Nettle Lake?
Posted rule: unlimited horsepower.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Nettle Lake?
William's County Outdoor Supply, about 16 miles away.
Is Nettle Lake on the stocking records?
From 1970 to 2022: 52 releases, yellow perch first.
Is Nettle Lake in the Ohio record book?
Bowfin, 11.69 lb, by Christopher A. Boling (May 9, 1987).
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