Highland County · reservoir · 1,162 acres
Paint Creek Lake
Paint Creek Lake is a reservoir in Highland 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
Mostly clear
84°
57°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
64°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
85°
70°
16 mph
90%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Rattlesnake Creek0.5 mi
- Cedar Run1.8 mi
- Fall Creek2.7 mi
- Opossum Run3.9 mi
- Paint Creek Lake3.2 mi
- Farmers Run3.9 mi
- Big Branch3.4 mi
- Cliff Creek3.3 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 Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paint Creek 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 Paint Creek Lake?+
Paint Creek Lake is a reservoir in Highland County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.