Meigs County · reservoir · 97 acres
Forked Run Lake
Stocked 13× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Forked Run Lake is a reservoir in Meigs County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2024. 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
85°
58°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
67°
8 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 502 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,653 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,750 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,723 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,652 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,749 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,653 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,750 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,502 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,751 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,752 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,761 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,752 | ||
When does Forked Run Lake get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Forked Run1.1 mi
- Little Forked Run1.2 mi
- Pond Creek1.7 mi
- Shade River2.8 mi
- Sugarcamp Run3.6 mi
- DeWitt Run3.6 mi
- Little Pond Creek3.1 mi
- Jesse Run3.4 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.
Forked Run Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Forked Run Lake?+
Forked Run Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Meigs County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2024 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Forked Run Lake get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking at Forked Run Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Forked Run 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 Forked Run Lake?+
Forked Run Lake is a reservoir in Meigs County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.