Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Lebanon Reservoir fishing
Lebanon Reservoir fishing is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout on a reservoir. Also recorded: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Black Crappie, Pumpkinseed, Bluegill, Rock Bass, and 4 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout and Largemouth Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Brook Trout, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass.
- Last stocked
- March 2025
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+10 also recorded)
- Average size
- 8.2 in
- Elevation
- 1,310 ft
Fish at Lebanon Reservoir
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 16 plants · last March 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Brook Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last November 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Walleye Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Walleye species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Pumpkinseed Confirmed present Best: dusk Best: dusk
Pumpkinseed species guide
Bluegill Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Bluegill species guide
Rock Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Rock Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Yellow Perch species guide Golden Shiner Confirmed present
White Sucker Confirmed present
Brown Bullhead Confirmed present Best: dusk, night Best: dusk, night
Brown Bullhead species guideHow Lebanon Reservoir is stocked
No plants recorded in 2016.
Fish stocked in 2011
4,000
Fish stocked in 2012
2,000
Fish stocked in 2013
2,000
Fish stocked in 2014
1,580
Fish stocked in 2015
2,000
Fish stocked in 2017
2,000
Fish stocked in 2018
1,740
Fish stocked in 2019
2,000
Fish stocked in 2020
1,500
Fish stocked in 2021
1,740
Fish stocked in 2022
5,000
Fish stocked in 2023
2,000
Fish stocked in 2024
2,100
Fish stocked in 2025
4,200
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 8.4 in | report |
| March 2025 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 8.4 in | report |
| March 2024 | Rainbow Trout | 2,100 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2023 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.9 in | report |
| November 2022 | Brook Trout | 3,000 | 7 in | report |
| March 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 9 in | report |
| March 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 1,740 | 8 in | report |
| April 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 1,500 | 9.1 in | report |
| April 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.7 in | report |
| April 2018 | Rainbow Trout | 1,740 | 8.3 in | report |
| May 2017 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.5 in | report |
| April 2015 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.6 in | report |
| May 2014 | Rainbow Trout | 1,580 | 8.4 in | report |
| April 2013 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8 in | report |
| April 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 8.2 in | report |
| November 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 6.3 in | report |
| April 2011 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 | 7.9 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Hamilton
- Boat ramp
- Yes
Concrete ramp on Reservoir Road, about 4 miles west of the Village of Hamilton, with a 14-car-and-trailer lot. Rooted weeds grow out to about 15 feet of water around most of the shore, heaviest near the launch and in the northern arm.
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Common questions
What fish are at Lebanon Reservoir?
Fishing Lebanon Reservoir usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 16 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Brook Trout. Rainbow Trout was last stocked March 2025, averaging 8.3 in. Brook Trout was last stocked November 2022, averaging 7 in. Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Black Crappie, and Pumpkinseed, plus 6 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Lebanon Reservoir stocked?
Last stocked March 2025. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 2011, most often in March and April. No plants recorded in 2016.
How big are the fish stocked at Lebanon Reservoir?
Stocked fish average 8.2 in. Rainbow Trout average 8.3 in. Brook Trout average 7 in.
How do you get on Lebanon Reservoir?
There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Hamilton. Concrete ramp on Reservoir Road, about 4 miles west of the Village of Hamilton, with a 14-car-and-trailer lot. Rooted weeds grow out to about 15 feet of water around most of the shore, heaviest near the launch and in the northern arm.
Which lakes near Lebanon Reservoir were stocked more recently?
Payne Brook (2.3 mi), Eaton Reservoir (6.2 mi), and Sangerfield River (6.8 mi) were stocked more recently. Eaton Reservoir is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Brook Trout.