Lorain County · reservoir · 82 acres
Findley Lake
Stocked 9× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Findley Lake is a reservoir in Lorain County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
Fog
82°
59°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
88°
66°
8 mph
6%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
9 mph
79%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,423 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,125 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,159 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 402 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,385 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 507 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 526 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,447 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,447 | ||
When does Findley Lake get stocked?
Going by 9 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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Nearby waters
- Wellington Reservoirs1.6 mi
- Wellington Upground Reservoir1.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Wellington Reservoir Number Two2.0 mi
- Ukranian Youth Camp Lake2.5 mi
- Rustic Lake4.3 mi
- Loretta Lake4.3 mi
- Charlemont Creek4.4 mi
- Taylor Lake4.7 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.
Findley Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Findley Lake?+
Findley Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Lorain County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Findley Lake get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2016, stocking at Findley Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Findley 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 Findley Lake?+
Findley Lake is a reservoir in Lorain 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.