Lake Info & State Management
Kiser Lake is in Champaign County. This lake covers 396 acres of fishing water with 5 miles of shoreline. Ohio Division of Wildlife District One.
Location ~ Kiser Lake is located in western Champaign County approximately 4 miles northwest of St. Paris and 34 miles north of Dayton on State Route 235. It is a part of the Kiser Lake State Park.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 50 miles west of Columbus — 34 miles north of Dayton — Approximately 100 miles south of Toledo.
Fishing Opportunities ~ Kiser Lake is noted for its populations of Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Walleye * Crappie * Catfish.
Boating Information ~ There is a “no motors” restriction on Kiser Lake. There are two main boat ramps – one at the state park office and one by the campground area. Other boat launches can be found around the lake. Boats can be rented at the state park office.
The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations – stocking – constructing and marking of specialized fishing features and fish attractors – physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Kiser Lake ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)

Winter Pool Bass Fishing
Many Ohio lakes have been drawn down to winter pool, leaving dry & exposed the normal shallow water areas bass hang out in. So, where do bass hang out until the lake fills

Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl Winners Announced!
The top three places of the 2025 Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl have been verified and announced. Congratulations to Jay Gullet, winner of a 2026 Ranger 622 FS! He weighed an 11.59#, 29.5″ walleye November 20th. Some wild weather
Turn In a Poacher (1-800-POACHER)
Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher -“TIP” program – helps to curtail poaching throughout the state by involving the public in reporting wildlife violations. If you observe a wildlife violation, click here and submit the form online or print the form and mail to:
TIP Headquarters, Division of Wildlife
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg G | Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693
Or call the TIP toll-free hotline, 1-800-POACHER.

















