Shelby County · stream · order 4 river · ~11 cfs typical
Painter Creek
Painter Creek is a stream in Shelby 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
Partly cloudy
82°
57°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
64°
7 mph
5%
Sat
Storms
81°
69°
15 mph
88%
→ 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
- Leighty Lake1.4 mi
- Ninemile Creek1.7 mi
- Reams Pond2.1 mi
- Lake Evergreen2.1 mi
- Barhorst Lake (historical)2.3 mi
- Mile Creek5.0 mi
- East Turtle Creek5.1 mi
- Lake Loramie6.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Painter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Painter 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 Painter Creek?+
Painter Creek is a stream in Shelby County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.