Muskingum County · reservoir · 413 acres
Wills Creek Lake
Stocked 10× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Wills Creek Lake is a reservoir in Muskingum 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
Partly cloudy
82°
55°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
62°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
67°
10 mph
79%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 37,613 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 37,648 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 42,087 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 37,510 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 37,584 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 56,848 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 87,292 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 23,771 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 59,637 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 56,277 | ||
When does Wills Creek Lake 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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Nearby waters
- Columbus and Southern Pond 0116-002.3 mi
- Peabody Coal Company Pond 0115-0112.8 mi
- White Eyes Creek3.0 mi
- Brush Run3.7 mi
- BSA-Muskingum Valley Council Lake4.8 mi
- Robinson Run5.4 mi
- Center Creek5.9 mi
- Bacon 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.
Wills Creek Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wills Creek Lake?+
Wills Creek Lake is stocked with Saugeye in Muskingum County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Wills Creek Lake get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking at Wills Creek Lake peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Wills Creek 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 Wills Creek Lake?+
Wills Creek Lake is a reservoir in Muskingum 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.