Guernsey County · reservoir · 2,792 acres
Salt Fork Lake
Stocked 20× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Salt Fork Lake is a reservoir in Guernsey 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
Partly cloudy
83°
56°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
61°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
66°
8 mph
69%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 1,927 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 458,583 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,630 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 730,985 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,161 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 456,397 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,063 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 468,698 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,208 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 764,694 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,660 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 306,542 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 2,457 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 573,106 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,140 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 205,921 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,305 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 459,301 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Muskellunge | 3,194 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 310,902 | ||
When does Salt Fork Lake get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Sugartree Fork1.0 mi
- Salt Fork1.4 mi
- Rocky Fork1.9 mi
- Salt Fork Reservoir2.5 mi
- Clear Fork3.9 mi
- Culbertson Farm Lake3.8 mi
- Brushy Fork3.9 mi
- Sarchet Run4.1 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.
Salt Fork Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Salt Fork Lake?+
Salt Fork Lake is stocked with Muskellunge and Saugeye in Guernsey County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Salt Fork Lake get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking at Salt Fork Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Salt 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 Salt Fork Lake?+
Salt Fork Lake is a reservoir in Guernsey 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.