Carroll County · reservoir · 1,515 acres
Atwood Lake
Stocked 14× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Atwood Lake is a reservoir in Carroll County, Ohio, stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and 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
Fog
89°
56°
6 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
90°
65°
13 mph
67%
Sun
Storms
76°
66°
11 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 15,800 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 234,488 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 12,522 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 369,261 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 15,648 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 312,807 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 344,849 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 340,532 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,566 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 156,724 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 277,021 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 96,783 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 274,426 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 156,566 | ||
When does Atwood Lake get stocked?
Going by 14 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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All Ohio waters with blue catfish → · All Ohio waters with channel catfish →
Nearby waters
- Indian Fork2.0 mi
- Carrollton Club Pond2.8 mi
- Spring Hill Lake3.7 mi
- Dover Lake4.0 mi
- Beggar Run3.4 mi
- Willow Run4.0 mi
- McGuire Creek4.8 mi
- Spring Haven Lake5.3 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.
Atwood Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Atwood Lake?+
Atwood Lake is stocked with Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Carroll County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Atwood Lake get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2016, stocking at Atwood Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Atwood 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 Atwood Lake?+
Atwood Lake is a reservoir in Carroll 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.