Vinton County · reservoir · 127 acres
Lake Hope
Stocked 9× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Lake Hope is a reservoir in Vinton County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch — 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
Overcast
82°
56°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
68°
7 mph
82%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 67,017 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,742 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 101,995 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 33,538 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,354 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 38,340 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,368 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 35,178 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 64,953 | ||
When does Lake Hope 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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Nearby waters
- Sandy Run0.5 mi
- Hewett Fork2.0 mi
- Twomile Run2.9 mi
- Wheelabout Creek3.8 mi
- East Branch Raccoon Creek4.6 mi
- West Branch Raccoon Creek4.6 mi
- Rockcamp Creek3.9 mi
- Athens Fish and Game Club Lake4.4 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.
Lake Hope fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Hope?+
Lake Hope is stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch 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 Hope get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2016, stocking at Lake Hope peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Hope?+
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 Hope?+
Lake Hope 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.