Deer Creek Lake fishing

Deer Creek Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, and Muskellunge on a reservoir. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge, and dawn, dusk, and night for Saugeye.

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Last stocked
2022
Saugeye
Plants on record
143
Since 1976
Species recorded
5
Surface acres
1,301

Fish at Deer Creek Lake

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Saugeye Stocked · 136 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2022 · 136 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 2 plants · last 1980 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 1980 · 2 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last 1980 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 1980 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

How Deer Creek Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Fish stocked in 1976

1,250

Fish stocked in 1977

35,789

Fish stocked in 1978

75,678

Fish stocked in 1979

244,761

Fish stocked in 1980

59,270

Fish stocked in 1981

85,200

Fish stocked in 1982

180,000

Fish stocked in 1983

274,935

Fish stocked in 1984

4,620

Fish stocked in 1985

76,670

Fish stocked in 1986

77,004

Fish stocked in 1987

78,112

Fish stocked in 1988

76,655

Fish stocked in 1989

78,189

Fish stocked in 1990

61,992

Fish stocked in 1991

237,274

Fish stocked in 1992

373,047

Fish stocked in 1993

382,962

Fish stocked in 1994

639,092

Fish stocked in 1995

638,501

Fish stocked in 1996

639,811

Fish stocked in 1997

638,645

Fish stocked in 1998

626,006

Fish stocked in 1999

640,538

Fish stocked in 2000

260,156

Fish stocked in 2001

323,274

Fish stocked in 2002

328,282

Fish stocked in 2003

1,141,842

Fish stocked in 2004

325,850

Fish stocked in 2005

340,130

Fish stocked in 2006

317,604

Fish stocked in 2007

324,810

Fish stocked in 2008

317,652

Fish stocked in 2009

290,031

Fish stocked in 2010

130,384

Fish stocked in 2011

193,207

Fish stocked in 2012

199,920

Fish stocked in 2013

659,893

Fish stocked in 2014

195,635

Fish stocked in 2015

650,000

Fish stocked in 2016

123,902

Fish stocked in 2017

196,072

Fish stocked in 2018

78,798

Fish stocked in 2019

262,206

Fish stocked in 2020

195,763

Fish stocked in 2021

130,284

Fish stocked in 2022

130,675

Stocking history

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2022Saugeye130,675–report
2021Saugeye130,284–report
2020Saugeye195,763–report
2019Saugeye62,077–report
2019Saugeye200,129–report
2018Saugeye54,438–report
2018Saugeye24,360–report
2017Saugeye92,864–report
2017Saugeye103,208–report
2016Saugeye123,902–report
2015Saugeye450,000–report
2015Saugeye200,000–report
2014Saugeye126,479–report
2014Saugeye69,156–report
2013Saugeye197,541–report
2013Saugeye41,675–report
2013Saugeye4,836–report
2013Saugeye55,459–report
2013Saugeye138,746–report
2013Saugeye26,202–report
2013Saugeye27,957–report
2013Saugeye29,737–report
2013Saugeye137,740–report
2012Saugeye199,920–report
2011Saugeye125,194–report
2011Saugeye68,013–report
2010Saugeye130,384–report
2009Saugeye290,031–report
2008Saugeye74,949–report
2008Saugeye183,220–report
2008Saugeye59,483–report
2007Saugeye324,810–report
2006Saugeye137,532–report
2006Saugeye135,956–report
2006Saugeye44,116–report
2005Saugeye74,228–report
2005Saugeye44,237–report
2005Saugeye52,601–report
2005Saugeye89,337–report
2005Saugeye79,727–report
2004Saugeye34,496–report
2004Saugeye49,680–report
2004Saugeye133,560–report
2004Saugeye108,114–report
2003Saugeye819,000–report
2003Saugeye122,811–report
2003Saugeye11,400–report
2003Saugeye122,880–report
2003Saugeye65,751–report
2002Saugeye46,268–report
2002Saugeye39,423–report
2002Saugeye94,998–report
2002Saugeye49,247–report
2002Saugeye98,346–report
2001Saugeye323,274–report
2000Saugeye22,816–report
2000Saugeye11,600–report
2000Saugeye190,960–report
2000Saugeye34,780–report
1999Saugeye313,725–report
1999Saugeye326,813–report
1998Saugeye97,234–report
1998Saugeye77,922–report
1998Saugeye97,755–report
1998Saugeye145,125–report
1998Saugeye92,114–report
1998Saugeye97,856–report
1998Saugeye18,000–report
1997Saugeye16,654–report
1997Saugeye23,345–report
1997Saugeye32,165–report
1997Saugeye48,845–report
1997Saugeye42,559–report
1997Saugeye49,825–report
1997Saugeye44,360–report
1997Saugeye61,360–report
1997Saugeye71,572–report
1997Saugeye33,696–report
1997Saugeye102,712–report
1997Saugeye111,552–report
1996Saugeye50,915–report
1996Saugeye71,974–report
1996Saugeye125,120–report
1996Saugeye61,115–report
1996Saugeye57,190–report
1996Saugeye10,400–report
1996Saugeye124,410–report
1996Saugeye78,256–report
1996Saugeye60,431–report
1995Saugeye145,602–report
1995Saugeye125,496–report
1995Saugeye12,900–report
1995Saugeye102,902–report
1995Saugeye131,811–report
1995Saugeye119,790–report
1994Saugeye108,188–report
1994Saugeye121,695–report
1994Saugeye35,604–report
1994Saugeye127,980–report
1994Saugeye127,720–report
1994Saugeye117,905–report
1993Saugeye63,578–report
1993Saugeye85,932–report
1993Saugeye125,364–report
1993Saugeye108,088–report
1992Saugeye30,596–report
1992Saugeye128,148–report
1992Saugeye63,640–report
1992Saugeye62,230–report
1992Saugeye17,888–report
1992Saugeye70,545–report
1991Saugeye123,760–report
1991Saugeye3,283–report
1991Saugeye47,672–report
1991Saugeye30,495–report
1991Saugeye25,792–report
1991Saugeye6,272–report
1990Saugeye61,992–report
1989Saugeye78,189–report
1988Saugeye76,655–report
1987Saugeye26,320–report
1987Saugeye51,792–report
1986Saugeye77,004–report
1985Saugeye76,670–report
1984Saugeye4,620–report
1983Saugeye274,935–report
1982Saugeye50,000–report
1982Saugeye130,000–report
1981Saugeye25,200–report
1981Saugeye60,000–report
1980Saugeye22,770–report
1980Saugeye20,400–report
1980Muskellunge400–report
1980Channel Catfish15,700–report
1979Tiger Muskie90–report
1979Saugeye60,071–report
1979Saugeye184,600–report
1978Saugeye75,123–report
1978Saugeye555–report
1977Largemouth Bass15,000–report
1977Largemouth Bass10,789–report
1977Channel Catfish10,000–report
1976Tiger Muskie1,250–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Mount Sterling
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Deer Creek State Park on 1,277-acre Deer Creek Reservoir. Two boat launch ramps; marina with fuel, boat rental, and seasonal dock rentals. Lodge, large campground, beach, and golf course on the property. Boat-swim area in the cove by the lodge.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Ohio Department of Natural Resources before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Deer Creek Lake?

Fishing Deer Creek Lake usually means Saugeye: Saugeye accounts for 136 of 143 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 3 more. Saugeye was last stocked 2022. Channel Catfish was last stocked 1980. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 1977. Tiger Muskie was last stocked 1979. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Deer Creek Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2022.

How do you get on Deer Creek Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Mount Sterling. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Deer Creek State Park on 1,277-acre Deer Creek Reservoir. Two boat launch ramps; marina with fuel, boat rental, and seasonal dock rentals. Lodge, large campground, beach, and golf course on the property. Boat-swim area in the cove by the lodge.

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