Sippo Lake Fishing
A 100-acre Ohio lake in Stark County, 10 HP limit.
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Sippo Lake by the ODNR numbers
Inside Stark County, Sippo Lake covers 100 acres on the ODNR lake map. Its edge measures near 2.3 miles on the Division of Wildlife map. From the lake point, Perry Heights is the nearest place at under a mile. It belongs to ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office).
Outboards follow a limit of 10 HP limit. Launching is possible at 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 roster for Sippo Lake
Species shown for Sippo Lake come from Division of Wildlife layers and the stocking ledger.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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- Sippo Lake Parkconcrete ramp, 1 lane, courtesy dock, no launch fee, 10 HP limit; Stark Co. Park District
Backup ramps around Sippo Lake
- Portage Lakes State Park – C 6 on Nimisila LakeNimisila Lake, 10 miles north
- Portage Lakes State Park – CG on Nimisila LakeNimisila Lake, 10 miles north
- Portage Lakes State Park – SM2 on Nimisila LakeNimisila Lake, 10 miles northwest
- Portage Lakes State Park – C 1 on Nimisila LakeNimisila Lake, 11 miles north
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Booklet rows for Sippo 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 |
For Sippo Lake, start from the statewide inland rows shown here.
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.
Ohio stocking ledger for Sippo Lake
From 1986 to 2020 the Ohio stocking file holds 23 lines for Sippo Lake, with 52,534 hybrid-striped bass, 28,900 channel catfish, 1,128 largemouth bass at the head.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Channel Catfish | 1,763 | yearling |
| 2020 | Channel Catfish | 749 | yearling |
| 2020 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 9,346 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 1,134 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 1,667 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Channel Catfish | 4,980 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 5,045 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 2,650 | yearling |
| 2016 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 5,527 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 12,921 | fingerlings |
| 2015 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 11,881 | fingerlings |
| 2014 | Channel Catfish | 2,475 | 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.
Nearby Ohio lakes measured against Sippo Lake
Portage Lakes tops the nearby list for size at 804 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sippo Lake | 100 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 | |
| Nimisila Lake | 10 miles north | 743 | 4 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Portage Lakes | 12 miles north | 804 | 4 | 400 HP limit | 0 |
| North Lake | 15 miles north | 164 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wingfoot Lake | 15 miles north | 445 | 2 | unlimited horsepower, no wake | 0 |
| Long Lake | 15 miles north | 224 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Near Sippo Lake
Ohio reservoirs around Sippo Lake
- Nimisila Lake10 miles north
- Portage Lakes12 miles north
- North Lake15 miles north
- Wingfoot Lake15 miles north
- Long Lake15 miles north
Minnows, crawlers and line for Sippo Lake
- Meyers Lake Fish Dockmarina, Canton, 2 miles
- Assassin Lures-Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Massillon, 4 miles
- Ohio Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Canton, 4 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Cantonsporting goods store, Canton, 4 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 6687 Strip Ave NWbait and tackle shop, North Canton, 5 miles
- Kames Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, North Canton, 8 miles
Ohio charter and guide listings near Sippo Lake
- Elite Eyes Sportfishingfishing guide, New Franklin, (330) 962-5352
Home bases within reach of Sippo Lake
- Perry Heightsunder a mile
- Reedurbanunder a mile
- Richville4 miles
Ohio counties around Sippo Lake
- Stark Countyseat: Canton
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Shorelines and reservoirs by Sippo Lake, photographed
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Questions to settle before heading for Sippo Lake
Where in Ohio is Sippo Lake?
ODNR maps it in Stark County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), under a mile from Perry Heights.
What surface area does ODNR give Sippo Lake?
Some 100 acres of water, with about 2.3 miles of shoreline.
Which ramp has the most trailer parking at Sippo Lake?
There are 1 public launch; Sippo Lake Park leads the list.
Which Ohio gamefish does the record tie to Sippo Lake?
ODNR sources name channel catfish, hybrid striped bass, northern pike and largemouth bass.
Is Sippo Lake named in the Ohio site-specific table?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round.
Do I need an Ohio license at Sippo 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.
Can I run a big outboard on Sippo Lake?
The horsepower layer shows 10 HP limit.
Who sells minnows on the road to Ohio's Sippo Lake?
Drive about 2 miles to Meyers Lake Fish Dock.
What has ODNR stocked in Sippo Lake?
ODNR records 23 releases through 2020, most of them hybrid-striped bass.
Give an Ohio weekend to Sippo Lake
Check the daily limit before a fish goes in the cooler.