Lawrence County · reservoir · 115 acres
Lake Vesuvius
Stocked 14× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Lake Vesuvius is a reservoir in Lawrence County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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
86°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
87°
69°
9 mph
70%
Sun
Showers
81°
69°
10 mph
71%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 830 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 752 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,650 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,521 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,652 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,678 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,679 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,652 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,512 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,652 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,656 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,575 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,657 | ||
When does Lake Vesuvius get stocked?
Going by 14 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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All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Paddle Creek1.4 mi
- Little Storms Creek1.9 mi
- Riders Pond2.9 mi
- Cannons Creek2.8 mi
- Ellisonville Creek3.4 mi
- Izaak Walton Lake4.1 mi
- Lawco Lake4.0 mi
- Darby Creek4.1 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.
Lake Vesuvius fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Vesuvius?+
Lake Vesuvius is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Lawrence County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Vesuvius get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2016, stocking at Lake Vesuvius peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Vesuvius?+
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 Vesuvius?+
Lake Vesuvius is a reservoir in Lawrence 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.