Knox County · reservoir · 464 acres
Knox Lake
Stocked 6× since 2017 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Knox Lake is a reservoir in Knox County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch — 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
Partly cloudy
83°
55°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
64°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
83°
67°
14 mph
74%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 119,343 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 119,151 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 119,205 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 238,067 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 181,050 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,060 | ||
Angler reports
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All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with yellow perch →
Nearby waters
- Markley Run1.2 mi
- Toby Run2.3 mi
- East Branch Kokosing River2.9 mi
- Edward Smith Lake3.3 mi
- Job Run5.7 mi
- North Branch Kokosing River Lake4.6 mi
- Granny Creek5.9 mi
- Honey Creek6.1 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.
Knox Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Knox Lake?+
Knox Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch in Knox County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Knox Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2017, stocking at Knox Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Knox 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 Knox Lake?+
Knox Lake is a reservoir in Knox 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.