Williams County · lake · 101 acres
Nettle Lake
Stocked 11× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Nettle Lake is a lake in Williams County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch — 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
87°
62°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
81°
67°
17 mph
67%
Sun
Showers
67°
63°
15 mph
67%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,662 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,494 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,820 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,985 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 30,277 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,782 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,966 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 31,213 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 37,200 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,755 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 29,750 | ||
When does Nettle Lake get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Kohl Lake1.0 mi
- Lake La Vere1.2 mi
- Hays Lake1.1 mi
- Lake Sue1.4 mi
- Lake Ann1.5 mi
- Mill Stream Drain1.6 mi
- Clems Pond1.6 mi
- Hogback Pond1.7 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.
Nettle Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nettle Lake?+
Nettle Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch 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 Nettle Lake get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2016, stocking at Nettle Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Nettle 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 Nettle Lake?+
Nettle Lake is a lake 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.