Preble County · reservoir · 590 acres
Acton Lake
Stocked 10× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Acton Lake is a reservoir in Preble County, Ohio, stocked with Saugeye — 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
Overcast
83°
57°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
65°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Storms
80°
68°
18 mph
78%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 89,006 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 118,513 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 59,256 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 118,719 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 158,865 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 60,394 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 172,434 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 45,421 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 121,337 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 54,606 | ||
When does Acton Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Four Mile Creek1.2 mi
- East Fork Four Mile Creek1.9 mi
- College Creek3.7 mi
- Harkers Run4.7 mi
- City Brook3.9 mi
- Collins Creek5.3 mi
- West Fork Four Mile Run4.5 mi
- Union Creek4.5 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.
Acton Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Acton Lake?+
Acton Lake is stocked with Saugeye in Preble County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Acton Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking at Acton Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Acton 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 Acton Lake?+
Acton Lake is a reservoir in Preble 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.