Williams County · reservoir · 241 acres
Lake Seneca
Stocked 22× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Lake Seneca is a reservoir in Williams County, Ohio, stocked with Blue 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
88°
63°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
18 mph
65%
Sun
Showers
67°
63°
15 mph
65%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 348,908 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 1,836,000 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 37,140 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,587,112 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 2,737,600 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 35,897 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 429 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,052,000 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,587,715 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 92,072 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,135,080 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 95,066 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 56,115 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 108,000 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 6,063,230 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 61,348 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,474,280 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 58,812 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 6,251,770 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 58,577 | ||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 5,294 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,668,980 | ||
When does Lake Seneca get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Spring Pond1.9 mi
- Lake A2.6 mi
- Eds Pond2.5 mi
- Lake La Su An2.6 mi
- Clems Pond2.8 mi
- Lake C3.0 mi
- Hogback Pond2.9 mi
- Jerrys Pond2.9 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 Seneca fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Seneca?+
Lake Seneca is stocked with Blue Catfish and Saugeye in Williams County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Seneca get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking at Lake Seneca peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Seneca?+
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 Seneca?+
Lake Seneca is a reservoir in Williams 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.