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457-acre lake in Ohio. The lake tops out around 70 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Drawn out, this is 465 acres of water rimmed by 6.2 miles of bank, with a single island in the mix. Index 2 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 53% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 1.4 mi long by 1.1 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Hamilton County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Fourth Lake, 4 mi northwest of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: splake in 5 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 25 to 60 ft before dropping to 10 to 45 ft for winter. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for splake in winter. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (18 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (16 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Secondary point (18 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 10 to 45 ft | dawn | Break off the point (16 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
The chart marks 7 structure features on Limekiln Lake; the deepest is Deep basin at about 70 ft.
Access data: New York State DEC — Boat Launches (FishNY). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025* | Splake | 1,000 | ~5.9" |
| April 2025* | Splake | 2,410 | ~8.1" |
| October 2024* | Splake | 1,500 | ~5.5" |
| May 2024* | Splake | 2,020 | ~8.6" |
* Approximate date (agency reports month or season only). Source: NYSDEC fish-stocking lists, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for New York waters are set by the New York DEC — and special regulations can apply to Limekiln Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official New York fishing regulations →
Limekiln Lake is about 70 ft (21 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target splake on Limekiln Lake.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 16 ft of water that rates prime for splake in winter. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.
For splake, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per NYSDEC fish-stocking lists records, Limekiln Lake was most recently stocked November 2025 with 1,000 splake. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on Limekiln Lake is regulated by the New York DEC. Check the official New York regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Hamilton County fishing maps (10 charts). Browse all New York fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.