Cuyahoga County · stream · order 6 river · ~264 cfs typical
Rocky River
Stocked 10× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Rocky River is a stream in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, stocked with Steelhead — 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
80°
68°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
68°
11 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
73°
8 mph
74%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 80,045 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 81,051 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 93,801 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 94,530 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 100,532 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 97,969 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 96,576 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 90,114 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 90,038 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Steelhead | 92,855 | ||
When does Rocky River get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Clifton Lagoon0.3 mi
- Abram Creek5.3 mi
- Cahoon Creek4.5 mi
- Porter Creek4.8 mi
- West Branch Rocky River6.4 mi
- East Branch Rocky River6.4 mi
- Lake Abram7.5 mi
- Smith Road Lakes7.6 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 River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Rocky River?+
Rocky River is stocked with Steelhead in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Rocky River get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking at Rocky River peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Rocky River?+
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 River?+
Rocky River is a stream in Cuyahoga 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.