Clinton County · reservoir · 696 acres
Cowan Lake
Stocked 12× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Cowan Lake is a reservoir in Clinton 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
Overcast
87°
62°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
83°
69°
19 mph
89%
Sun
Showers
75°
66°
14 mph
89%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 104,229 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 139,989 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 69,585 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 138,830 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 173,704 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 306 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 71,910 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 141,972 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 950,320 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 45,041 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 148,158 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 70,040 | ||
When does Cowan Lake get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Wilson Creek0.8 mi
- Cowan Creek1.5 mi
- Lytle Creek3.8 mi
- Little Creek4.3 mi
- Sewell Run4.2 mi
- Dutch Creek5.3 mi
- Chiefs Lake4.9 mi
- Baptist Foundation Lake6.1 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.
Cowan Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cowan Lake?+
Cowan Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Clinton County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Cowan Lake get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2016, stocking at Cowan Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cowan 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 Cowan Lake?+
Cowan Lake is a reservoir in Clinton 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.