Madison County · reservoir · 104 acres
Madison Lake
Stocked 5× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Madison Lake is a reservoir in Madison County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish — most recently on Jan 1, 2024. 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
87°
61°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
82°
69°
17 mph
92%
Sun
Showers
77°
67°
11 mph
92%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,920 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,960 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,467 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,528 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,390 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Glade Run2.0 mi
- Oak Run3.7 mi
- South Fork Bradford Creek6.9 mi
- Lake Forest6.7 mi
- Spring Fork8.0 mi
- Choctaw Lake8.4 mi
- Georges Fork8.6 mi
- Sugar Run9.2 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.
Madison Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Madison Lake?+
Madison Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Madison County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2024 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Madison Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2016, stocking at Madison Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Madison Lake?+
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 Madison Lake?+
Madison Lake is a reservoir in Madison County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.