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Chapin Lake

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Ohio, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Chapin Lake is a lake located in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Eyetail bowfin, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°30′4.4″N 82°50′6.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Chapin Lake, OH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

18"

Measurement

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1
Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass regulations for Lake Erie
March 1 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14-inches
May 1 - June 24: bag limit = 1; min size = 18-inches
June 25 - April 30: bag limit = 5; min size = 14 inches

Micropterus nigricans

Ohio Lake Erie A maximum of three lines are permitted in the Lake Erie Sport Fishing District as described above.

Regulations for

41°30′4.4″N 82°50′6.7″W
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FAQ about Chapin Lake fishing

Chapin Lake is a lake located in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°30′4.4″N 82°50′6.7″W
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