Medina County · lake · 330 acres
Chippewa Lake
Stocked 13× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Chippewa Lake is a lake in Medina County, Ohio, stocked with 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
Partly cloudy
83°
58°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
10 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
83°
66°
8 mph
76%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 34,000 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 78,392 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 67,000 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 68,931 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 87,226 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,773 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 34,075 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 36,569 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,501 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 20,403 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 68,286 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,088 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 38,900 | ||
When does Chippewa Lake get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- The Inlet0.5 mi
- Chippewa Creek Watershed 2A Reservoir1.4 mi
- Wolf Lakes2.6 mi
- R Farm Lake3.2 mi
- McKnight Lake3.4 mi
- Hubbard Creek4.5 mi
- Rice Pond5.4 mi
- Sunnyslope Lake4.5 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.
Chippewa Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Chippewa Lake?+
Chippewa Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Medina County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Chippewa Lake get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking at Chippewa Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Chippewa 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 Chippewa Lake?+
Chippewa Lake is a lake in Medina 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.