Perry County · reservoir · 33 acres
New Lexington Reservoir
Stocked 11× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
New Lexington Reservoir is a reservoir in Perry County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2023. 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
82°
55°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
65°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
83°
67°
12 mph
85%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 800 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,614 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,045 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,414 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,400 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 824 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,401 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,604 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 806 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,416 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,443 | ||
When does New Lexington Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 11 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
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Nearby waters
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New Lexington Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in New Lexington Reservoir?+
New Lexington Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Perry County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2023 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does New Lexington Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 11 records since 2016, stocking at New Lexington Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish New Lexington Reservoir?+
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 New Lexington Reservoir?+
New Lexington Reservoir is a reservoir in Perry County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2023 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.