Adams County · reservoir
Adams Lake
Stocked 16× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Adams Lake is a reservoir in Adams County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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
Clear
82°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
70°
15 mph
82%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 985 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 603 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 600 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,859 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,800 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,899 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,919 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,852 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,550 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,883 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,002 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 942 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,001 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,537 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,008 | ||
When does Adams Lake get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Cave Run2.4 mi
- Treber Run3.2 mi
- Moores Run4.5 mi
- Soldiers Run4.2 mi
- Lick Fork4.8 mi
- Dodge Pond4.7 mi
- Beasley Fork5.9 mi
- Hannah Run5.1 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.
Adams Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Adams Lake?+
Adams Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Adams County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Adams Lake get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2016, stocking at Adams Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Adams 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 Adams Lake?+
Adams Lake is a reservoir in Adams 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.