Jackson Lake fishing

Jackson Lake fishing has Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Tiger Muskie, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Flathead Catfish, and 3 more on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1970, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Rainbow Trout, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Saugeye.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2021
2,098 days ago · Channel Catfish
Plants on record
63
Since 1970
Species recorded
9
Surface acres
252

Fish at Jackson Lake

9 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 38 plants · last January 1, 2021 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 38 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 9 plants · last January 1, 1979

Last stocked January 1, 1979 · 9 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last January 1, 1980 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1980 · 7 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 3 plants · last January 1, 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1983 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 2 plants · last January 1, 1973 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1973 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide
Flathead Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1975 Best: night

Last stocked January 1, 1975 · 1 plant

Best: night

Flathead Catfish species guide
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1984 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1984 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Saugeye Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 2009 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2009 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Walleye Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1973 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 1973 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

How Jackson Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,130 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1970

5,040

Fish stocked in 1971

180

Fish stocked in 1972

620

Fish stocked in 1973

38,000

Fish stocked in 1974

437

Fish stocked in 1975

16,700

Fish stocked in 1976

1,280

Fish stocked in 1977

540

Fish stocked in 1978

18,602

Fish stocked in 1979

48,830

Fish stocked in 1980

19,535

Fish stocked in 1983

43,760

Fish stocked in 1984

308

Fish stocked in 1986

2,061

Fish stocked in 1988

2,435

Fish stocked in 1990

3,578

Fish stocked in 1992

2,452

Fish stocked in 1995

5,246

Fish stocked in 1997

5,008

Fish stocked in 1999

5,002

Fish stocked in 2001

3,923

Fish stocked in 2003

3,954

Fish stocked in 2005

4,732

Fish stocked in 2007

5,082

Fish stocked in 2009

21,194

Fish stocked in 2011

5,049

Fish stocked in 2013

1,080

Fish stocked in 2015

5,018

Fish stocked in 2017

5,018

Fish stocked in 2019

5,097

Fish stocked in 2021

5,003

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 63 plants Showing 63 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 3,837 – report
January 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 1,166 – report
January 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 1,196 – report
January 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 3,901 – report
January 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 5,018 – report
January 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 5,018 – report
January 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 1,010 – report
January 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 70 – report
January 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 5,049 – report
January 1, 2009 Saugeye 15,868 – report
January 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 5,326 – report
January 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 5,082 – report
January 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 1,983 – report
January 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 2,749 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 527 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 2,427 – report
January 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 1,790 – report
January 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 247 – report
January 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 1,886 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 3,425 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,577 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 1,403 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 3,146 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 459 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 3,746 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 1,500 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 2,408 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 44 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 1,218 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 670 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 1,690 – report
January 1, 1988 Channel Catfish 240 – report
January 1, 1988 Channel Catfish 2,195 – report
January 1, 1986 Channel Catfish 2,061 – report
January 1, 1984 Rainbow Trout 308 – report
January 1, 1983 Northern Pike 2,133 – report
January 1, 1983 Northern Pike 2,430 – report
January 1, 1983 Northern Pike 297 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 38,900 – report
January 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 2,815 – report
January 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 15,600 – report
January 1, 1980 Channel Catfish 1,120 – report
January 1, 1979 Tiger Muskie 1,830 – report
January 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 25,000 – report
January 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 22,000 – report
January 1, 1978 Tiger Muskie 14,025 – report
January 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 560 – report
January 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 4,017 – report
January 1, 1977 Tiger Muskie 540 – report
January 1, 1976 Tiger Muskie 1,280 – report
January 1, 1975 Tiger Muskie 1,250 – report
January 1, 1975 Flathead Catfish 12,150 – report
January 1, 1975 Channel Catfish 3,300 – report
January 1, 1974 Tiger Muskie 437 – report
January 1, 1973 Walleye 12,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Muskellunge 2,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 24,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Tiger Muskie 120 – report
January 1, 1972 Tiger Muskie 100 – report
January 1, 1972 Tiger Muskie 400 – report
January 1, 1971 Muskellunge 180 – report
January 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 5,040 – report
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Nearest lakes

Rio Grande Reservoir 11.5 mi last stocked January 1, 2011 Jackson City Reservoir 12.2 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Tycoon Lake 13.6 mi last stocked January 1, 2021 Waterloo Lake 17.6 mi last stocked January 1, 2005 Lake Alma 18 mi last stocked January 1, 2022

Public land at Jackson Lake

Jackson Lake is inside Jackson Lake State Park (Ohio).

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

Common questions

What fish are at Jackson Lake?

Fishing Jackson Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 38 of 63 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and 7 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2021. Tiger Muskie was last stocked January 1, 1979. Largemouth Bass was last stocked January 1, 1980. Northern Pike was last stocked January 1, 1983. 5 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Jackson Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2021. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1970, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2021 it was January 1, 2021, about when it usually is. About 1,130 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Jackson County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 21 years between 1970 and 2021.

Which lakes near Jackson Lake were stocked more recently?

Jackson City Reservoir (12.2 mi) and Lake Alma (18 mi) were stocked more recently. Jackson City Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, and Saugeye and Lake Alma is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Northern Pike, and Rainbow Trout.