Highland County · reservoir · 1,990 acres
Rocky Fork Lake
Stocked 15× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Rocky Fork Lake is a reservoir in Highland County, Ohio, stocked with Rainbow Trout 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
83°
57°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
63°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
84°
69°
16 mph
84%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 261,205 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 392,367 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 390,877 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 391,369 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 586,296 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 196,182 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,625 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 501,372 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 1,179,415 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,626 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 119,479 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,626 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 464,884 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,632 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 194,561 | ||
When does Rocky Fork Lake get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Churn Creek0.9 mi
- Smith Branch1.1 mi
- Blinco Branch1.6 mi
- Plum Run1.7 mi
- Clear Creek2.4 mi
- Franklin Branch3.1 mi
- Wolf Creek3.6 mi
- Puncheon Run4.0 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.
Rocky Fork Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rocky Fork Lake?+
Rocky Fork Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Saugeye in Highland County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rocky Fork Lake get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2016, stocking at Rocky Fork Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rocky Fork 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 Rocky Fork Lake?+
Rocky Fork Lake is a reservoir in Highland 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.