Vinton County · reservoir · 322 acres
Lake Rupert
Stocked 15× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Lake Rupert is a reservoir in Vinton County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye — 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
Overcast
84°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
69°
10 mph
83%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 46,616 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 65,575 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 60,347 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 65,400 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 63,570 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 8,356 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,090 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 65,449 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 65,599 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,498 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 20,833 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 65,478 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 6,750 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,417 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 56,474 | ||
When does Lake Rupert 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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Nearby waters
- Lankamer Lake2.1 mi
- Walleye Lake2.1 mi
- Sugar Run2.3 mi
- Lake Alma3.1 mistocked Jan 1, 2022
- Sand Run3.6 mi
- Wellston Reservoir3.8 mi
- Meadow Run5.3 mi
- Puncheon Fork5.2 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 Rupert fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Rupert?+
Lake Rupert is stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Vinton County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Rupert get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2016, stocking at Lake Rupert peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Rupert?+
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 Rupert?+
Lake Rupert 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, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.