Saugeye Stocked · 46 plants · last 2009 Best: dawn, dusk, night Delaware Lake fishing
Delaware Lake fishing: not stocked since 2009. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Walleye, Bluegill, and Saugeye 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 Walleye and Saugeye.
- Last stocked
- 2009
- Saugeye
- Plants on record
- 82
- Since 1970
- Species recorded
- 6
- Surface acres
- 1,205
Fish at Delaware Lake
Saugeye Stocked · 46 plants · last 2009 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 14 plants · last 1983 Best: dawn, dusk 
Channel Catfish Stocked · 8 plants · last 1980 Best: dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 8 plants · last 1975 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 5 plants · last 1976 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Delaware Lake is stocked
About 3,704 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Delaware County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1970
17,555
Fish stocked in 1971
20,800
Fish stocked in 1972
21,411
Fish stocked in 1973
20,000
Fish stocked in 1974
39,630
Fish stocked in 1975
26,000
Fish stocked in 1976
23,837
Fish stocked in 1977
13,056
Fish stocked in 1978
13,323
Fish stocked in 1979
1,095
Fish stocked in 1980
26,811
Fish stocked in 1983
18,270
Fish stocked in 1986
30,415
Fish stocked in 1987
59,071
Fish stocked in 1988
79,968
Fish stocked in 1989
79,790
Fish stocked in 1990
64,581
Fish stocked in 1991
125,184
Fish stocked in 1992
133,074
Fish stocked in 1993
260,408
Fish stocked in 1994
133,700
Fish stocked in 1995
412,581
Fish stocked in 1996
130,365
Fish stocked in 1997
130,031
Fish stocked in 1998
65,286
Fish stocked in 1999
65,778
Fish stocked in 2000
93,438
Fish stocked in 2001
48,184
Fish stocked in 2002
50,442
Fish stocked in 2003
48,896
Fish stocked in 2004
49,280
Fish stocked in 2005
48,204
Fish stocked in 2006
48,840
Fish stocked in 2007
48,174
Fish stocked in 2008
994,560
Fish stocked in 2009
1,020,970
Stocking history
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Delaware
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- ADA accessible
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
Delaware State Park on a 1,300-acre reservoir: three boat ramps (power and paddle), accessible kayak-canoe launch at the Southwest launch, seasonal marina with rentals and overnight docks. Large family campground.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Ohio Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Delaware Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Delaware Lake?
Fishing Delaware Lake usually means Saugeye: Saugeye accounts for 46 of 82 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Saugeye was last stocked 2009. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 1983. Channel Catfish was last stocked 1980. Muskellunge was last stocked 1975. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Delaware Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2009. About 3,704 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Delaware County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1981, 1982, 1984, and 1985.
How do you get on Delaware Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Delaware. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Delaware State Park on a 1,300-acre reservoir: three boat ramps (power and paddle), accessible kayak-canoe launch at the Southwest launch, seasonal marina with rentals and overnight docks. Large family campground.
Which lakes near Delaware Lake were stocked more recently?
Ashley Upground (7.4 mi), Alum Creek Lake (13.2 mi), Sunbury Upground #1 (13.6 mi), Sunbury Upground #2 (13.7 mi), and O Shaughnessy Reservoir (14.5 mi) were stocked more recently. Ashley Upground is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Alum Creek Lake is also stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, and Muskellunge, Sunbury Upground #1 is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, Sunbury Upground #2 is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and O Shaughnessy Reservoir is also stocked with Walleye and Saugeye.