Punderson Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 5
Species: 14

Punderson Lake in Geauga County, Ohio, offers a distinctive fishing experience as the state's largest and deepest natural kettle lake. Formed by glacial action approximately 14,000 years ago, this 80-acre gem reaches a maximum depth of 57 feet, with three deep "kettles" or "potholes" ranging from 30 to 57 feet that create unique fishing opportunities. Located within Punderson State Park and situated in Ohio's snow belt, the lake provides year-round fishing access with its clear waters and diverse fish population making it accessible to anglers of all skill levels.

Ohio licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Punderson Lake and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

Northern Pike

Esox lucius

Black Crappie

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Brown Bullhead

Ameiurus nebulosus

Chain Pickerel

Esox niger

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Grass Pickerel

Esox americanus

Pumpkinseed

Lepomis gibbosus

Warmouth Sunfish

Lepomis gulosus

White Crappie

Pomoxis annularis

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Punderson Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Punderson State Park Marina Access

Access Point

Punderson State Park Campground Access

Access Point

Know where you can legally fish on Punderson Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Ohio licenses and regulations

Ohio Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Ohio Fishing License

Persons under 16 years of age are not required to purchase a fishing license.

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Ohio Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Ohio Stream Access Laws

Ohio does not believe there is a precise definition for navigability, so it is determined on a case-by-case basis. However, the state generally accepts waterways capable of recreational boating, with a history of recreation and with public access. The public is allowed to recreate freely on all navigable waters but streambeds are not publicly owned.

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Take Punderson Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Punderson Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Punderson Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.