Channel Catfish Stocked · 55 plants · last 2020 Best: dusk, night Hargus Lake fishing
Hargus Lake fishing: not stocked since 2020. It was stocked with Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2020
- Channel Catfish
- Plants on record
- 94
- Since 1970
- Species recorded
- 5
- Surface acres
- 143
Fish at Hargus Lake
Channel Catfish Stocked · 55 plants · last 2020 Best: dusk, night 
Muskellunge Stocked · 25 plants · last 1989 Best: dawn, dusk 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last 1987 Best: dawn, dusk 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last 1997 Best: dawn, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 1986 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Hargus Lake is stocked
No plants recorded in 12 years between 1970 and 2020.
Fish stocked in 1970
1,500
Fish stocked in 1971
3,865
Fish stocked in 1972
7,858
Fish stocked in 1973
7,084
Fish stocked in 1974
7,046
Fish stocked in 1975
2,535
Fish stocked in 1976
1,610
Fish stocked in 1977
1,752
Fish stocked in 1978
292
Fish stocked in 1979
300
Fish stocked in 1980
600
Fish stocked in 1983
300
Fish stocked in 1984
4,300
Fish stocked in 1986
44,776
Fish stocked in 1987
4,016
Fish stocked in 1988
3,796
Fish stocked in 1989
2,355
Fish stocked in 1990
3,650
Fish stocked in 1992
3,650
Fish stocked in 1994
650
Fish stocked in 1995
3,675
Fish stocked in 1996
3,652
Fish stocked in 1997
15,006
Fish stocked in 1998
6,829
Fish stocked in 1999
5,561
Fish stocked in 2000
14,051
Fish stocked in 2002
10,012
Fish stocked in 2003
3,490
Fish stocked in 2004
2,526
Fish stocked in 2005
3,144
Fish stocked in 2007
3,410
Fish stocked in 2009
3,519
Fish stocked in 2010
3,590
Fish stocked in 2011
5,306
Fish stocked in 2012
3,519
Fish stocked in 2014
3,597
Fish stocked in 2016
3,587
Fish stocked in 2018
7,170
Fish stocked in 2020
7,150
Stocking history
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Circleville
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping, dock
A.W. Marion State Park's 145-acre Hargus Lake allows hand-powered vessels and electric motors. One boat launch ramp; seasonal marina boat rentals. Campground on site. Nearest town Circleville area (Warner-Huffer Rd).
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Ohio Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Hargus Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Hargus Lake?
Fishing Hargus Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 55 of 94 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge and 3 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2020. Muskellunge was last stocked 1989. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 1987. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 1997. 1 more species is on the stocking report.
When is Hargus Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2020. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1970 and 2020.
How do you get on Hargus Lake?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Circleville. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. A.W. Marion State Park's 145-acre Hargus Lake allows hand-powered vessels and electric motors. One boat launch ramp; seasonal marina boat rentals. Campground on site. Nearest town Circleville area (Warner-Huffer Rd).
Which lakes near Hargus Lake were stocked more recently?
Cenci Park Lake (15.9 mi), Tar Hollow Lake (18.2 mi), and Deer Creek Lake (19.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Cenci Park Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout and Channel Catfish, Tar Hollow Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, and Deer Creek Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Muskellunge.