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Nimisila Lake Fishing
A 743-acre Ohio lake in Summit County, electric motors only.
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Summit County
What ODNR maps at Nimisila Lake
Anglers get 743 acres of lake at Nimisila Lake, a water of Summit County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 13.9 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Green, roughly 3 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office) covers this water.
Expect electric motors only on the water. The launch inventory shows 4 public launches.
743acres
13.9shoreline miles
4public launches
electric motors onlymotor rule
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Species
Ohio fish ODNR records at Nimisila Lake
ODNR sources connect these fish with Nimisila 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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Ohio launches on Nimisila Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park – C 6 on Nimisila Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 48 trailer spaces, no launch fee, electric motors only; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Portage Lakes State Park – SM2 on Nimisila Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 32 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, electric motors only; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Portage Lakes State Park – CG on Nimisila Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 19 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, electric motors only; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
- Portage Lakes State Park – C 1 on Nimisila Lakeconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 14 trailer spaces, no launch fee, electric motors only; ODNR Division of Parks & Recreation
Boat ramps in the area of Nimisila Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park – TurkeyfootPortage Lakes, 3 miles northwest
- Old State Park on Portage LakesPortage Lakes, 3 miles north
- Portage Lakes State Park – North ReservoirPortage Lakes, 4 miles north
- Portage Lakes State Park – Long LakePortage Lakes, 6 miles north
- Lakemore Park – James B Dodds Lakefront Park on Springfield LakeSpringfield Lake, 7 miles northeast
- Springfield Lake – Springfield RampSpringfield Lake, 8 miles northeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Limits
Ohio limits at Nimisila 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 Nimisila 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.
Stocking
Hatchery fish released into Nimisila Lake
Between 1970 and 2020, ODNR logged 106 stocking entries for Nimisila Lake, led by 2,376,827 walleye, 615,462 saugeye, 134,255 channel catfish.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Channel Catfish | 3,931 | yearling |
| 2020 | Channel Catfish | 1,185 | yearling |
| 2018 | Channel Catfish | 2,506 | yearling |
| 2018 | Walleye | 66,750 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Walleye | 7,702 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 15,073 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 59,966 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Walleye | 54,288 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 4,388 | yearling |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 643 | yearling |
| 2016 | Walleye | 41,385 | fingerlings |
| 2015 | Walleye | 75,988 | 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.
Compare
The closest lakes to Nimisila Lake, side by side
Size-wise, Portage Lakes leads the neighbors at 804 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimisila Lake | 743 | 4 | electric motors only | 0 | |
| Portage Lakes | 2 miles north | 804 | 4 | 400 HP limit | 0 |
| North Lake | 5 miles north | 164 | 0 | 0 | |
| Long Lake | 5 miles north | 224 | 0 | 0 | |
| Springfield Lake | 8 miles northeast | 291 | 2 | 250 HP limit | 0 |
| Silver Creek Lake | 9 miles northwest | 46 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Nearby
A short hop from Nimisila Lake
More ODNR lakes within reach of Nimisila Lake
- Portage Lakes2 miles north
- North Lake5 miles north
- Long Lake5 miles north
- Springfield Lake8 miles northeast
- Silver Creek Lake9 miles northwest
Bait and tackle counters serving Nimisila Lake
- Eddie's Live Baitbait and tackle shop, Green, 1 mile
- Ron Slater's Portage Lake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, 4 miles
- Longlake Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, 5 miles
- Manda Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, 5 miles
- Land Bigfishbait and tackle shop, Akron, 5 miles
- Fishermen's Centralbait and tackle shop, Coventry Township, 5 miles
Paid trips on Nimisila Lake from Ohio
- A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (216) 346-2654
- Bass Fish Americacharter, Lake Erie, North Olmsted, (440) 471-7192
- Fat Boy Sportfishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Wellington, (440) 387-7676
- Fin-Ominal Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (440) 552-0992
- Elite Eyes Sportfishingfishing guide, New Franklin, (330) 962-5352
Overnight options around Nimisila Lake
- Green3 miles
- New Franklin3 miles
- Canal Fulton5 miles
The county guides that include Nimisila Lake
- Summit Countyseat: Akron
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Pictures
Lakes, rivers and shore close to Nimisila Lake, pictured
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Answers
Ask-and-answer notes on Nimisila Lake
Which ODNR district covers Nimisila Lake?
Ohio anglers find it in Summit County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), about 3 miles from Green.
How much water does Nimisila Lake hold at the surface?
About 743 acres, with about 13.9 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Nimisila Lake?
Yes, 4 public launches, including Portage Lakes State Park – C 6 on Nimisila Lake.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Nimisila Lake?
Listed fish: walleye, channel catfish, northern pike, saugeye and largemouth bass.
What can go in the cooler at Nimisila 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 Nimisila 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 Nimisila Lake?
Posted rule: electric motors only.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Nimisila Lake?
Eddie's Live Bait, about 1 mile away.
Is Nimisila Lake on the stocking records?
From 1970 to 2020: 106 releases, walleye first.
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