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Largemouth bass, crappie, and sunfish are all active now in this western Champaign County lake. Largemouth bass up to five pounds can be caught ... Continued

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Description:

Kiser Lake is a Reservoir in Champaign, Ohio.

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In 1840, a dam was erected on Mosquito Creek to furnish power for a grist and saw mill. When power was no longer needed for this operation, the dam was neglected and most of the lake was lost. Interest in rebuilding the lake was revived in 1932 and construction of a new dam was begun in 1938. During 1940 all work on the spillway, dam, and bridges was completed and the valve was closed for the first time.

Fishing Description:

Kiser Lake has populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, channel catfish, hybrid striped bass, striped bass, crappie, yellow perch, bullheads, and carp. The Division of Wildlife stocks yearling channel catfish in the reservoir every other year and striped bass every year since 2005. Gizzard shad is the main forage species.

Fishing Cover / Structure:

Kiser Lake now has 394 surface acres of water and 5.5 miles of shoreline. It is a relatively shallow lake with abundant vegetation, including large areas of lily pads.

Fishing Tips, Tactics, How-To info:

Kiser Lake has a healthy sunfish population with good numbers and sizes of bluegill and pumpkinseed. Concentrate on vegetated areas using waxworms, nightcrawlers, or redworms under a bobber. Switch to minnows in these same areas when targeting crappie.

Hybrid striped bass have not been stocked since 2004, but many large individuals remain, with several over 28” and 15 pounds sampled in 2008. When targeting hybrids and stripers, try using a chicken liver or cut shad on the bottom or trolling crankbaits. Concentrate on deep water areas along the old river channel or off points. This technique can also be productive for channel catfish.

Tips from Users

"Nice calm peaceful lake boat rentals really cheap only $20 for a day on the weekends."

"If aiming for catfish or wipers try early morning like 4:00 the wipers start biting a lot round 6:00 try fishing by the spillway at these times." - Dusty Gammon

Facilities and Parks:

Kiser Lake State Park has hiking trails, picnic areas, shelters, a beach, and campground.

Camping:

Kiser Lake State Park
4889 N State Route 235
Conover, OH 45317

Park Office 937-362-3822
Marina/Campground (seasonally) 937-362-3565
Reservations for Camping, Getaway Rentals, and Shelters 866-644-6727

Camping Facilities:

10 electric sites
108 non-electric sites
Picnic tables, fire rings, a trailer waste station and latrines are provided
Group camp is available on the south side of the lake for youth and adult organizations on a reservation basis, call the park office at 937-362-3822 for more information

Gate Rentals

A camper cabin can be rented during the summer months by reservation.

Boat Ramp:

Kiser Lake State Park has a marina, boat rentals, seasonal dock rentals, two boat launches.

There are many shoreline fishing access points including two gravel fishing piers on opposite sides of the lake. There is a non-motorized craft only restriction on this lake.

Address:

Wildlife District One
1500 Dublin Road
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone 614-644-3925

Additional information can be obtained by contacting

Kiser Lake State Park
4889 North St. Rt. 235
St. Paris, OH 43072
Telephone 937-362-3822.

Directions to Lake:

Kiser Lake is in Champaign County, in west-central Ohio, approximately four miles northwest of St. Paris and 34 miles north of Dayton on State Route 235.

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