Richland County · reservoir · 779 acres
Pleasant Hill Lake
Stocked 16× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Pleasant Hill Lake is a reservoir in Richland County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
Partly cloudy
83°
56°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
66°
7 mph
8%
Sat
Showers
85°
67°
14 mph
71%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 117,484 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 158,149 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 159,699 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 750 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 156,794 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 505 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 156,825 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 157,684 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 226,941 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 73,456 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,533 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 199,125 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,523 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 783,000 | ||
When does Pleasant Hill Lake get stocked?
Going by 16 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
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Nearby waters
- Switzer Creek1.4 mi
- Mohican Trail Camp Lake1.7 mi
- Banks Pond2.3 mi
- Possum Run2.2 mi
- Rocky Fork4.2 mi
- Schneider Lake5.2 mi
- Honey Creek4.1 mi
- Slater Run4.7 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.
Pleasant Hill Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pleasant Hill Lake?+
Pleasant Hill Lake is stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Richland County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Pleasant Hill Lake get stocked?+
Going by 16 records since 2016, stocking at Pleasant Hill Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill Lake?+
Pleasant Hill Lake is a reservoir in Richland 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.