Vinton County · reservoir · 65 acres
Lake Alma
Stocked 10× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Lake Alma is a reservoir in Vinton County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2022. 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
84°
57°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
86°
69°
10 mph
83%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 862 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 757 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,696 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,496 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 750 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 751 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,702 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 770 | ||
When does Lake Alma get stocked?
Going by 10 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
- Sand Run0.6 mi
- Sugar Run0.8 mi
- Walleye Lake1.4 mi
- Meadow Run2.2 mi
- Wellston Reservoir2.1 mi
- Lake Rupert3.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Banquet Foods Reservoir (historical)3.5 mi
- Mulga Run3.6 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.
Lake Alma fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Alma?+
Lake Alma is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Vinton County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2022 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Alma get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking at Lake Alma peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Alma?+
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 Lake Alma?+
Lake Alma is a reservoir in Vinton County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2022 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.