Fairfield County · reservoir
Oakthorpe Lake
Stocked 5× since 2017 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Oakthorpe Lake is a reservoir in Fairfield County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish — 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
Partly cloudy
81°
56°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
66°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
83°
68°
14 mph
84%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,153 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 516 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,155 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,080 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,075 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Rush Creek Watershed Structure VI Reservoir0.1 mi
- Rush Creek Lake0.2 mistocked Jan 1, 2017
- Indian Creek0.8 mi
- Memory Lanes Park Lake0.8 mi
- Rush Creek Conservation District Structure Reservoir5.1 mi
- Rush Creek Conservation District Structure 5b Reservoir5.6 mi
- Shelton Lake6.1 mi
- Rush Creek Reservoir6.4 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.
Oakthorpe Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oakthorpe Lake?+
Oakthorpe Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish in Fairfield County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oakthorpe Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2017, stocking at Oakthorpe Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oakthorpe 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 Oakthorpe Lake?+
Oakthorpe Lake is a reservoir in Fairfield 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.