Athens County · reservoir · 158 acres
Dow Lake
Stocked 20× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Dow Lake is a reservoir in Athens County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout 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
Mostly clear
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
10 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 17,963 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 35,098 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 34,763 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,510 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 35,483 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,504 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 44,372 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,586 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 34,525 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,299 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,001 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 39,536 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,001 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 11,629 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,836 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,915 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,010 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 34,831 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,014 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 38,055 | ||
When does Dow Lake get stocked?
Going by 20 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 channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Strouds Run0.6 mi
- Scott Creek3.1 mi
- Dutch Creek2.9 mi
- Cherry Creek3.5 mi
- Rays Lakes3.3 mi
- Mush Run3.4 mi
- Willow Creek3.4 mi
- Bryson Branch4.0 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.
Dow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dow Lake?+
Dow Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout and Saugeye in Athens County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Dow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking at Dow Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Dow 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 Dow Lake?+
Dow Lake is a reservoir in Athens 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.