Muskingum County · reservoir · 1,307 acres
Dillon Lake
Stocked 28× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Dillon Lake is a reservoir in Muskingum County, Ohio, stocked with Blue Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass 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
85°
56°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
65°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
87°
68°
12 mph
72%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 6,291 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 17,167 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 21,131 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 127,900 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 12,177 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 76,393 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 128,120 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 4,898 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 88,012 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 127,847 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 174,654 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 31,693 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 21,366 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 40,052 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 128,858 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 5,147 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 128,289 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 35,319 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 85,671 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 36,268 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 268,396 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 66,592 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 76,899 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 64,441 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 244,812 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 140,222 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 131,425 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 826,900 | ||
When does Dillon Lake get stocked?
Going by 28 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Poverty Run1.3 mi
- Big Run1.7 mi
- Bartlett Run2.7 mi
- Stump Run3.7 mi
- Joes Run5.2 mi
- Timber Run5.5 mi
- Porter Lake5.3 mi
- Licking River6.1 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.
Dillon Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dillon Lake?+
Dillon Lake is stocked with Blue Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Saugeye in Muskingum County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Dillon Lake get stocked?+
Going by 28 records since 2016, stocking at Dillon Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Dillon 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 Dillon Lake?+
Dillon Lake is a reservoir in Muskingum 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.