Stonelick Lake (OH): Motor & Boating Rules
Clermont County · near Pleasant Plain · managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
- Gas outboard: NO
- Electric trolling: YES
- PWC / jet ski: NO
Quick answer
Gas motors are prohibited on Stonelick Lake; electric trolling motors are allowed. Stonelick Lake in OH is restricted to electric motors only — gasoline engines are prohibited under Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft regulations (verified July 14, 2026). A typical legal setup is a transom-mount trolling motor with a deep-cycle battery. Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft before you launch.
Rules at a glance
| Restriction class | Electric Motors Only |
|---|---|
| Horsepower limit | n/a |
| Electric trolling motors | YES |
| Gas outboards | NO |
| PWC / jet skis | NO |
| Wake rule | electric-powered craft must be operated at no-wake speed |
| Hours rule | None listed for Stonelick Lake |
| Zones | All of Stonelick Lake, no zones listed |
| Managing body | State department of natural resources: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft |
| Official source | Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft — codes.ohio.gov |
| Last verified |
What this means in practice
Watch the detail that trips people up: a gas outboard left tilted up on the transom is still a gas motor on the boat. Some agencies tolerate it unused; others treat any attached combustion engine as a violation. On Stonelick Lake, the safe play is to leave the gas motor at home unless Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft says otherwise in writing.
Electric-only waters in Ohio tend to be managed fishing lakes, and it shows: no wake chop, no fuel sheen, and quiet banks. If you fish from a kayak, a bow- or transom-mount conversion makes you a legal motorboat here — registration rules for motorized craft then apply, so check your paperwork before launch.
Worth knowing about Stonelick Lake: Stonelick State Park is listed by name in the electric-motors-only rule.
Common mistakes on Electric only water
Treating "electric-only" as "no motors." Opposite mistake, same wasted trip: trolling motors are legal on Stonelick Lake. You don't have to paddle unless you want to.
Ignoring the fine print. Most electric-only rules cap the power source, not the motor's size — but a few local rules do add size or mounting conditions. The notes on this page carry anything lake-specific we verified for Stonelick Lake.
Before you launch — verify
- The live rulebook is here: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
- For edge cases — mounted-but-unused motors, tournaments, temporary orders — phone the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft office covering Clermont County.
- Our most recent source check for this page: .
Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft before you launch.
Frequently asked questions
Are gas motors allowed on Stonelick Lake?
No. Gasoline engines are prohibited on Stonelick Lake; the lake is limited to electric motors. Verified July 14, 2026.
Can I use an electric trolling motor on Stonelick Lake?
You can. Electric propulsion is permitted on Stonelick Lake; most boats here run a 12 V transom-mount trolling motor. Pack a paddle as backup for when the battery fades.
Are jet skis (PWC) allowed on Stonelick Lake?
No — PWC cannot legally run here. The motor restriction on Stonelick Lake rules them out along with other powered craft.
Who enforces boating rules on Stonelick Lake?
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft (state department of natural resources) sets and enforces the motor rules on Stonelick Lake, with possible additional ordinances from Clermont County or local municipalities. State boating officers and local law enforcement both patrol restricted waters.
Where do I verify the current rules for Stonelick Lake?
Start with the source document linked under Sources below; it is the regulation this page summarizes. For anything ambiguous, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft is the authority. Our last verification against the source: July 14, 2026.
Sources
- Administrative code: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft — codes.ohio.gov
- Managing agency: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
- Last verified against the source: