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Ohio lakes and reservoirs

Spencer Lake Fishing

A 86-acre Ohio lake in Medina County, electric motors only.

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Medina County

What ODNR maps at Spencer Lake

Anglers get 86 acres of lake at Spencer Lake, a water of Medina County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 2.9 miles. Its acreage combines 2 separate ODNR outline pieces of the same name. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Spencer, roughly 2 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office) covers this water.

Expect electric motors only on the water. The launch inventory shows 2 public launches. The 2026-27 booklet names it in 1 site-specific entry.

86acres
2.9shoreline miles
2public 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.

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Species

Ohio fish ODNR records at Spencer Lake

ODNR sources connect these fish with Spencer Lake; others may swim there unlisted.

Channel catfish Largemouth bass Chain pickerel Northern pike Bluegill

ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.

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Launches

Ohio launches on Spencer Lake

  • Spencer Lake Wildlife Area – Westconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 17 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, no wake; ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Three
  • Spencer Lake Wildlife Area – Eastconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 8 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower, no wake; ODNR Division of Wildlife-District Three

Boat ramps in the area of Spencer Lake

  • Findley State Park – Camper RampFindley Lake, 7 miles west
  • Findley State Park – Main RampFindley Lake, 7 miles west
  • Wellington South Reservoir launchWellington South Reservoir, 8 miles west
  • Wellington Upground Reservoir launchWellington Upground Reservoir, 8 miles west

ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.

Limits

Ohio limits at Spencer Lake

SpeciesDaily limit and sizeSeason
Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches)No daily limitOpen year-round
Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger)1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inchesOpen year-round
Channel Catfish (under 28 inches)No daily limitOpen year-round
Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger)1 (statewide); minimum 28 inchesOpen year-round
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inchesOpen year-round
Muskellunge1Open year-round
Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inchesOpen year-round
Trout5 (singly or in combination)Open year-round
Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye6 (singly or in combination)Open year-round
Yellow Perch30Open year-round

At Spencer Lake the inland table holds, with any site-specific line overriding it.

Special lake rules at Spencer Lake

Water as printedSpeciesLimit and sizeSeason
SpencerLargemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass3 fish split daily limit; minimum 2 fish less than 14 inches, & 1 fish 20 inches or longerOpen year-round

Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.

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 license and limits
Stocking

Hatchery fish released into Spencer Lake

Between 1970 and 2022, ODNR logged 65 stocking entries for Spencer Lake, led by 88,385 channel catfish, 63,920 largemouth bass, 3,880 northern pike.

Channel catfish88,385
Largemouth bass63,920
Northern pike3,880
Chain pickerel2,440
Bluegill700
YearSpeciesNumberSize or stage
2022Channel Catfish2,175adv. fingerlings
2020Channel Catfish2,277yearling
2018Channel Catfish2,003yearling
2016Channel Catfish2,341yearling
2015Channel Catfish297catchable
2014Channel Catfish2,087yearling
2014Channel Catfish93yearling
2012Channel Catfish1,836yearling
2012Channel Catfish376yearling
2010Channel Catfish700yearling
2010Channel Catfish1,592yearling
2008Channel Catfish1,301yearling

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 Spencer Lake, side by side

Size-wise, Chippewa Lake leads the neighbors at 335 acres.

LakeDistanceAcresLaunchesMotor ruleHot-spot species
Spencer Lake862electric motors only0
Findley Lake7 miles west852electric motors only0
Wellington South Reservoir8 miles west261electric motors only0
Wellington Upground Reservoir8 miles northwest1591electric motors only0
Chippewa Lake9 miles east335012 mph max speed0
New London Reservoir18 miles west2121electric motors only0

ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.

Nearby

A short hop from Spencer Lake

More ODNR lakes within reach of Spencer Lake

Bait and tackle counters serving Spencer Lake

  • Calabrese's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Chippewa Lake, 10 miles
  • Risko Fishing Tackle Cobait and tackle shop, Brunswick, 16 miles
  • Dick's Sporting Goods Strongsvillesporting goods store, Strongsville, 19 miles
  • Dick's Sporting Goods Woostersporting goods store, Wooster, 19 miles
  • Fin Feather Fur Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Ashland, 19 miles
  • The Reel Deal Tackle Shop & Reel Repairbait and tackle shop, Amherst, 21 miles

Paid trips on Spencer Lake from Ohio

  • A Reel Thrill Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Lorain, (216) 570-3169
  • Bass Fish Americacharter, Lake Erie, North Olmsted, (440) 471-7192
  • Fat Boy Sportfishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Wellington, (440) 387-7676
  • Three lil Birds Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Lorain, (440) 823-5116

Overnight options around Spencer Lake

  • Lodi6 miles
  • Wellington8 miles
  • LaGrange9 miles

The county guides that include Spencer Lake

  • Medina Countyseat: Medina
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Pictures

Lakes, rivers and shore close to Spencer Lake, pictured

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Answers

Ask-and-answer notes on Spencer Lake

Which ODNR district covers Spencer Lake?

Ohio anglers find it in Medina County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), about 2 miles from Spencer.

How much water does Spencer Lake hold at the surface?

About 86 acres, with about 2.9 miles of shoreline.

Where is the boat ramp at Spencer Lake?

Yes, 2 public launches, including Spencer Lake Wildlife Area – West.

Which fish do ODNR files connect with Spencer Lake?

Listed fish: channel catfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, northern pike and bluegill.

What can go in the cooler at Spencer Lake under Ohio rules?

Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. ODNR prints extra limits for it, listed above.

Can an out-of-state visitor fish Spencer 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 Spencer Lake?

Posted rule: electric motors only.

Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Spencer Lake?

Calabrese's Bait & Tackle, about 10 miles away.

Is Spencer Lake on the stocking records?

From 1970 to 2022: 65 releases, channel catfish first.

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