Jefferson County · reservoir · 19 acres
Jefferson Lake
Stocked 15× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Jefferson Lake is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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
Clear
84°
58°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
62°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
67°
8 mph
65%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,503 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,513 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 240 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 583 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,007 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,507 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,203 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,694 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,516 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 613 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,509 | ||
When does Jefferson Lake get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Town Fork0.6 mi
- Rippy Run0.6 mi
- Bowers Pond3.2 mi
- Austin Lake3.2 mi
- Long Run4.0 mi
- Ralston Run4.2 mi
- Sunset Lake3.9 mi
- Lake George4.4 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.
Jefferson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jefferson Lake?+
Jefferson Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Jefferson County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Jefferson Lake get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2016, stocking at Jefferson Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Jefferson 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 Jefferson Lake?+
Jefferson Lake is a reservoir in Jefferson 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.