Geauga County · lake · 82 acres
Punderson Lake
Stocked 14× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Punderson Lake is a lake in Geauga County, Ohio, stocked with Bluegill, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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
Clear
81°
60°
13 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
60°
11 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
88°
69°
11 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Bluegill | 125 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 960 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 960 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,089 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,005 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,835 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,025 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,501 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 4,306 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,025 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 3,724 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 1,306 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 | ||
When does Punderson Lake get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Little Punderson Lake0.5 mi
- Emerald Lake0.6 mi
- Stump Lake0.7 mi
- Restful Lake1.0 mi
- Pine Lake1.2 mi
- Burton Lake1.8 mi
- Kiwanis Lake1.6 mi
- Lake Kelso1.8 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.
Punderson Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Punderson Lake?+
Punderson Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Geauga County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Punderson Lake get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2016, stocking at Punderson Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Punderson 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 Punderson Lake?+
Punderson Lake is a lake in Geauga 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.