Belmont County · lake · 2,275 acres
Piedmont Lake
Stocked 20× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Piedmont Lake is a lake in Belmont County, Ohio, stocked with Muskellunge and Saugeye — 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
Mostly clear
84°
54°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
60°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
64°
8 mph
80%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,510 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 356,689 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,371 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 528,448 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,560 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 237,000 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,374 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 478,597 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,860 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 475,752 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,375 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 237,421 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,854 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 474,995 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,549 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 243,902 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,349 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 346,129 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,470 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 237,060 | ||
When does Piedmont Lake get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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All Ohio waters with muskellunge → · All Ohio waters with saugeye →
Nearby waters
- Plum Run2.4 mi
- Boggs Fork2.7 mi
- Millers Fork4.3 mi
- Skull Fork4.7 mi
- Clendening Lake5.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Craborchard Creek5.7 mi
- Consolidation Coal Company Pond 0110-5.2 mi
- Hidden Haven Lake5.3 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.
Piedmont Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Piedmont Lake?+
Piedmont Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Saugeye in Belmont County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Piedmont Lake get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking at Piedmont Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Piedmont 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 Piedmont Lake?+
Piedmont Lake is a lake in Belmont 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.