Hargus Lake fishing

Hargus Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, and Bluegill on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1970, most often in January. 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.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2020
2,464 days ago · Channel Catfish
Plants on record
94
Since 1970
Species recorded
5
Surface acres
143

Fish at Hargus Lake

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 55 plants · last January 1, 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2020 · 55 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 25 plants · last January 1, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1989 · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last January 1, 1987 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1987 · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 5 plants · last January 1, 1997 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1997 · 5 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1986 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1986 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Hargus Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2020 it was January 1, 2020, about when it usually is.

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

Showing 5 of 94 plants Showing 94 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 6,479 – report
January 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 671 – report
January 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 1,817 – report
January 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 5,353 – report
January 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 3,587 – report
January 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 3,597 – report
January 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 3,519 – report
January 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 1,715 – report
January 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 3,591 – report
January 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 1,499 – report
January 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 1,566 – report
January 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 525 – report
January 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 2,822 – report
January 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 697 – report
January 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 3,410 – report
January 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 3,144 – report
January 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,326 – report
January 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,200 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 962 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 2,528 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 3,469 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 1,775 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 4,768 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 3,048 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 623 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 10,380 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 502 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,700 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,393 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,966 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,482 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 2,225 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 528 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 2,594 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 2,912 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,928 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 4,140 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 2,371 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 2,065 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 1,590 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 3,652 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 3,675 – report
January 1, 1994 Channel Catfish 650 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 1,917 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 1,733 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 196 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 1,073 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 933 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 976 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 472 – report
January 1, 1989 Muskellunge 146 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 2,209 – report
January 1, 1988 Muskellunge 107 – report
January 1, 1988 Muskellunge 39 – report
January 1, 1988 Channel Catfish 1,983 – report
January 1, 1988 Channel Catfish 1,667 – report
January 1, 1987 Muskellunge 146 – report
January 1, 1987 Largemouth Bass 270 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 3,600 – report
January 1, 1986 Largemouth Bass 372 – report
January 1, 1986 Channel Catfish 7,904 – report
January 1, 1986 Bluegill 36,500 – report
January 1, 1984 Rainbow Trout 4,000 – report
January 1, 1984 Muskellunge 300 – report
January 1, 1983 Muskellunge 212 – report
January 1, 1983 Muskellunge 88 – report
January 1, 1980 Muskellunge 600 – report
January 1, 1979 Muskellunge 300 – report
January 1, 1978 Muskellunge 292 – report
January 1, 1977 Muskellunge 292 – report
January 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 1,460 – report
January 1, 1976 Muskellunge 150 – report
January 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 1,460 – report
January 1, 1975 Muskellunge 75 – report
January 1, 1975 Muskellunge 1,000 – report
January 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 1,460 – report
January 1, 1974 Muskellunge 584 – report
January 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 1,462 – report
January 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 5,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Rainbow Trout 1,500 – report
January 1, 1973 Muskellunge 584 – report
January 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 5,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 12 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 144 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 280 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 120 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 4 – report
January 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 1,298 – report
January 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 6,000 – report
January 1, 1971 Muskellunge 300 – report
January 1, 1971 Muskellunge 46 – report
January 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 3,519 – report
January 1, 1970 Muskellunge 1,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Muskellunge 500 – report
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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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Nearest lakes

Rockmill Lake 12.7 mi last stocked January 1, 2020 Cenci Park Lake 15.9 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Greenfield Lake 16.8 mi last stocked January 1, 2020 Tar Hollow Lake 18.2 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Deer Creek Lake 19.1 mi last stocked January 1, 2022

Public land at Hargus Lake

Hargus Lake is inside A. W. Marion State Park.

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

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 January 1, 2020. Muskellunge was last stocked January 1, 1989. Largemouth Bass was last stocked January 1, 1987. Rainbow Trout was last stocked January 1, 1997. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Hargus Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2020. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1970, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2020 it was January 1, 2020, about when it usually is. 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.

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