Belmont County · reservoir · 114 acres
Belmont Lake
Stocked 28× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Belmont Lake is a reservoir in Belmont County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Saugeye and Yellow Perch — 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
Mostly clear
81°
56°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
61°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
64°
12 mph
70%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 12,981 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 27,427 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 10,900 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 13,641 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 10,900 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 27,324 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,635 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 11,122 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 54,571 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,640 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 10,977 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 27,370 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,022 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,135 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 10,175 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 27,400 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,725 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 24,300 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 45,555 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,525 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,922 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 6,500 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,728 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 28,728 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,782 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,941 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,750 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 11,924 | ||
When does Belmont Lake get stocked?
Going by 28 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
- Barkcamp Creek1.0 mi
- R and F Coal Fresh Water Impoundment3.0 mi
- Bethesda Reservoir3.1 mi
- Brush Run3.5 mi
- Crabapple Creek6.0 mi
- Bethesda Sportsmans Club Pond5.6 mi
- Saint Clairsville Reservoir Number One5.3 mi
- Joy Fork7.0 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.
Belmont Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Belmont Lake?+
Belmont Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Saugeye and Yellow Perch in Belmont County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Belmont Lake get stocked?+
Going by 28 records since 2016, stocking at Belmont Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Belmont 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 Belmont Lake?+
Belmont Lake is a reservoir in Belmont 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.