Harrison County · reservoir · 2,137 acres
Tappan Lake
Stocked 10× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Tappan Lake is a reservoir in Harrison County, Ohio, stocked with 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
86°
53°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
60°
8 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
66°
11 mph
76%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 341,199 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 454,800 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 455,054 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 373,894 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 456,205 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 228,573 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 458,316 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 139,184 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 337,085 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 187,710 | ||
When does Tappan Lake get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Beaverdam Run1.7 mi
- Lower Beaverdam Run2.2 mi
- Clear Fork2.3 mi
- Standingstone Fork3.3 mi
- McFadden Run4.7 mi
- Van Horn Pond4.2 mi
- Scott Run6.0 mi
- Elk Run6.0 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.
Tappan Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tappan Lake?+
Tappan Lake is stocked with Saugeye in Harrison County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Tappan Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking at Tappan Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tappan 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 Tappan Lake?+
Tappan Lake is a reservoir in Harrison 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.