Knox County · reservoir
Edward Smith Lake
Edward Smith Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Ohio. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Ohio's fish & wildlife agency; 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
85°
63°
7 mph
9%
Sat
Showers
82°
66°
13 mph
74%
Sun
Storms
76°
66°
11 mph
81%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Toby Run2.9 mi
- Markley Run3.2 mi
- Knox Lake3.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lake Viering3.4 mi
- Smoky Run4.5 mi
- Slater Run4.8 mi
- Honey Creek5.5 mi
- Little Schenck Creek6.6 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.
Edward Smith Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Edward Smith 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 Edward Smith Lake?+
Edward Smith Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.