Montgomery County · stream · order 7 river · ~555 cfs typical
Mad River
Stocked 16× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Mad River is a stream in Montgomery County, Ohio, stocked with Brown 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
89°
62°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Storms
82°
69°
14 mph
87%
Sun
Showers
75°
67°
9 mph
87%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 11,686 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 13,292 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 11,058 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 17,719 | ||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 12,678 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 4,233 | ||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 6,907 | ||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 12,058 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 7,647 | ||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 12,137 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 12,438 | ||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 11,680 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 9,806 | ||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 12,618 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 11,998 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 11,241 | ||
When does Mad River get stocked?
Going by 16 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
- Island Park Reservoir0.7 mi
- Stillwater River1.1 mi
- Simms Pond (historical)1.0 mi
- Wolf Creek1.2 mi
- Tait Station Reservoir2.8 mi
- Ohio Power Company Pond 9515-0074.4 mi
- Holes Creek6.2 mi
- Lake Marinole6.6 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.
Mad River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Mad River?+
Mad River is stocked with Brown Trout in Montgomery County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Mad River get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2016, stocking at Mad River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Mad River?+
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 Mad River?+
Mad River is a stream in Montgomery 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.