Preble County · stream · order 3 river · ~23 cfs typical
Paint Creek
Paint Creek is a stream in Preble County, Ohio. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Ohio's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
60°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
79°
69°
15 mph
90%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
65°
11 mph
81%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Beasley Run1.1 mi
- Cross Pond1.7 mi
- Pottenger Run1.6 mi
- Mystic Lake3.0 mi
- Rush Run3.1 mi
- Rush Run Lake2.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2023
- Big Cave Run5.1 mi
- Lake Lakengren5.1 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.
Paint Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paint Creek?+
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 Paint Creek?+
Paint Creek is a stream in Preble County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.