Champaign County · reservoir · 387 acres
Kiser Lake
Stocked 22× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Kiser Lake is a reservoir in Champaign County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ODNR Division of Wildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
82°
56°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
64°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Storms
81°
69°
16 mph
75%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 19,729 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 98,603 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 19,632 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 49,408 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 20,732 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 39,257 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 98,731 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 10,370 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 133,946 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 32,516 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,553 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 202,588 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 22,493 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 98,693 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 19,958 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 8,694 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 164,104 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 20,000 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,050 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 19,826 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 14,576 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 22,400 | ||
When does Kiser Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Lake Stroman4.3 mi
- Graves Creek7.3 mi
- Lee Creek7.5 mi
- Stony Creek8.3 mi
- Black Lake8.0 mi
- Bobolink Pond8.5 mi
- Bokengehalas Creek8.6 mi
- Indian Creek9.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Kiser Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Kiser Lake?+
Kiser Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Yellow Perch in Champaign County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Kiser Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking at Kiser Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Kiser Lake?+
Yes — Ohio requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Kiser Lake?+
Kiser Lake is a reservoir in Champaign County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.