Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guidePrisoners Lake fishing
Prisoners Lake fishing is on a community pond. The stocking report does not name the species. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Hybrid Catfish (blue x channel), and Grass Carp. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill, and day for Redear Sunfish.
- Last stocked
- March 10, 2026
- Plants on record
- 3
- Since 2025
- Species recorded
- 5
- Elevation
- 726.7 ft
Fish at Prisoners Lake
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Redear Sunfish Confirmed present Best: day Best: day
Redear Sunfish species guide Hybrid Catfish (blue x channel) Confirmed present
Grass Carp Confirmed present
How Prisoners Lake is stocked
Gunpowder Creek (11.5 mi), Big Bone Creek (20.4 mi), Leary Lake (21.8 mi), and Lake Mingo (82.6 mi) were stocked more recently.
Fish stocked in 2025
750
Fish stocked in 2026
1,500
Access and facts
- Water type
- community pond
- Nearest town
- Covington
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- No
- ADA accessible
- No
- Fee required
- No
- Facilities
- restrooms
A 3.8-acre former limestone quarry, about 26 feet deep, in Covington's Devou Park. Follow Prisoners Lake Drive from the Wayne Road, Parkway Avenue or Montague Road entrances. Bank fishing only, open dawn to dusk; restrooms and a picnic area on site, no ADA facilities confirmed.
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Common questions
What fish are at Prisoners Lake?
Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Hybrid Catfish (blue x channel), plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Prisoners Lake stocked?
Last stocked March 10, 2026. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 2025, most often in February and March.
How do you get on Prisoners Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is no boat ramp, it is not ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Covington. Facilities include restrooms. A 3.8-acre former limestone quarry, about 26 feet deep, in Covington's Devou Park. Follow Prisoners Lake Drive from the Wayne Road, Parkway Avenue or Montague Road entrances. Bank fishing only, open dawn to dusk; restrooms and a picnic area on site, no ADA facilities confirmed.
Which lakes near Prisoners Lake were stocked more recently?
Gunpowder Creek (11.5 mi), Big Bone Creek (20.4 mi), Leary Lake (21.8 mi), and Lake Mingo (82.6 mi) were stocked more recently.