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 (Lakes to Fish!)

Better Half Tour Male/Female Bass Tournaments
The 2023 season is set for the Better Half Tour, a male/female bass fishing tournament trail. They will start with the Spring Fling at Lake Milton on Saturday, May 6th. There will be

Walleye Wisdom Seminar February 25th
Want to learn the tactics and techniques used by the professionals to catch walleye on Lake Erie? Sign up and mark your calendars for the Walleye Wisdom Seminar on Saturday, February 25th at Vic’s Sports Center at 2039 Tallmadge
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.