Guilford Lake fishing

Guilford Lake fishing: not stocked since 2020. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Tiger Muskie, Muskellunge, and Hybrid Striped Bass on a reservoir. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.

Guilford Lake
Photo: "Tichnor Quality Views," Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass., Public domain
Last stocked
2020
Hybrid Striped Bass
Plants on record
78
Since 1970
Species recorded
6
Surface acres
361

Fish at Guilford Lake

6 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 46 plants · last 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 2020 · 46 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 12 plants · last 1984 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 1984 · 12 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Hybrid Striped Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last 2020

Last stocked 2020 · 10 plants

Northern Pike Stocked · 8 plants · last 1978 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1978 · 8 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 1 plant · last 1980 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 1980 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

How Guilford Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,826 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Columbiana County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1970

18,909

Fish stocked in 1971

41,494

Fish stocked in 1972

16,008

Fish stocked in 1973

16,500

Fish stocked in 1974

5,175

Fish stocked in 1975

24,201

Fish stocked in 1976

39,917

Fish stocked in 1977

49,500

Fish stocked in 1978

138,800

Fish stocked in 1979

24,000

Fish stocked in 1980

21,000

Fish stocked in 1984

10,725

Fish stocked in 1987

20,904

Fish stocked in 1988

9,768

Fish stocked in 1989

5,000

Fish stocked in 1990

5,002

Fish stocked in 1991

5,011

Fish stocked in 1993

5,025

Fish stocked in 1995

5,000

Fish stocked in 1997

9,309

Fish stocked in 1999

9,819

Fish stocked in 2001

5,010

Fish stocked in 2004

5,038

Fish stocked in 2006

5,082

Fish stocked in 2008

5,124

Fish stocked in 2010

5,099

Fish stocked in 2012

5,004

Fish stocked in 2014

18,837

Fish stocked in 2015

22,278

Fish stocked in 2016

54,200

Fish stocked in 2018

20,085

Fish stocked in 2019

10,479

Fish stocked in 2020

21,710

Stocking history

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2020Hybrid Striped Bass10,747–report
2020Hybrid Striped Bass9,070–report
2020Channel Catfish1,893–report
2019Hybrid Striped Bass6,509–report
2019Hybrid Striped Bass3,970–report
2018Hybrid Striped Bass19,077–report
2018Channel Catfish1,008–report
2016Hybrid Striped Bass28,168–report
2016Hybrid Striped Bass6,633–report
2016Hybrid Striped Bass14,323–report
2016Channel Catfish4,968–report
2016Channel Catfish108–report
2015Hybrid Striped Bass22,278–report
2014Hybrid Striped Bass18,837–report
2012Channel Catfish193–report
2012Channel Catfish4,811–report
2010Channel Catfish5,099–report
2008Channel Catfish5,124–report
2006Channel Catfish1,185–report
2006Channel Catfish3,897–report
2004Channel Catfish5,038–report
2001Channel Catfish2,724–report
2001Channel Catfish2,286–report
1999Channel Catfish945–report
1999Channel Catfish2,704–report
1999Channel Catfish1,130–report
1999Channel Catfish1,197–report
1999Channel Catfish3,843–report
1997Channel Catfish2,108–report
1997Channel Catfish2,184–report
1997Channel Catfish3,101–report
1997Channel Catfish1,916–report
1995Channel Catfish5,000–report
1993Channel Catfish1,855–report
1993Channel Catfish2,019–report
1993Channel Catfish1,151–report
1991Channel Catfish531–report
1991Channel Catfish1,950–report
1991Channel Catfish2,530–report
1990Channel Catfish884–report
1990Channel Catfish4,118–report
1989Channel Catfish5,000–report
1988Channel Catfish4,001–report
1988Channel Catfish5,767–report
1987Channel Catfish20,904–report
1984Largemouth Bass10,725–report
1980Muskellunge2,000–report
1980Channel Catfish19,000–report
1979Tiger Muskie5,000–report
1979Channel Catfish19,000–report
1978Northern Pike119,800–report
1978Channel Catfish19,000–report
1977Northern Pike500–report
1977Largemouth Bass15,000–report
1977Largemouth Bass15,000–report
1977Channel Catfish19,000–report
1976Largemouth Bass27,917–report
1976Channel Catfish12,000–report
1975Northern Pike2,000–report
1975Largemouth Bass10,000–report
1975Largemouth Bass12,201–report
1974Largemouth Bass5,175–report
1973Northern Pike1,500–report
1973Largemouth Bass10,000–report
1973Channel Catfish5,000–report
1972Northern Pike1,008–report
1972Largemouth Bass5,000–report
1972Channel Catfish10,000–report
1971Northern Pike1,500–report
1971Northern Pike12,500–report
1971Largemouth Bass11,392–report
1971Channel Catfish90–report
1971Channel Catfish10,000–report
1971Channel Catfish6,012–report
1970Northern Pike2,590–report
1970Largemouth Bass1,319–report
1970Largemouth Bass5,000–report
1970Channel Catfish10,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Lisbon
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Guilford Lake State Park: 396-acre lake with hand-powered vessels and motors up to 10 HP. Three launch ramps and seasonal dock rentals. Accessible fishing pier on the south side on Hanna Drive. Small campground with swim beach on the north shore.

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

About Guilford Lake

Photo of Guilford Lake
"Tichnor Quality Views," Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. Made Only by Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass., Public domain

Nearest lakes

Zepernick Lake 5.6 mi last stocked 2022 Ismond Pond 11 mi last stocked 2021 Highlandtown Lake 12.6 mi last stocked 2020 Lake Park 12.9 mi last stocked 1981 Pine Lake 14.4 mi last stocked 2015

Public land at Guilford Lake

Guilford Lake is inside Guilford Lake State Park.

Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.

Common questions

What fish are at Guilford Lake?

Fishing Guilford Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 46 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2020. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 1984. Hybrid Striped Bass was last stocked 2020. Northern Pike was last stocked 1978. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Guilford Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2020. About 1,826 reported fish per acre, the most of 5 lakes in Columbiana County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 18 years between 1970 and 2020.

How do you get on Guilford Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Lisbon. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Guilford Lake State Park: 396-acre lake with hand-powered vessels and motors up to 10 HP. Three launch ramps and seasonal dock rentals. Accessible fishing pier on the south side on Hanna Drive. Small campground with swim beach on the north shore.

Which lakes near Guilford Lake were stocked more recently?

Zepernick Lake (5.6 mi) and Ismond Pond (11 mi) were stocked more recently. Zepernick Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish and Ismond Pond is also stocked with Largemouth Bass and Channel Catfish.

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