Lake Snowden fishing

Lake Snowden fishing is stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Redear Sunfish, and 1 more on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1970, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Northern Pike, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2021
2,098 days ago · Channel Catfish
Plants on record
79
Since 1970
Species recorded
7
Surface acres
143

Fish at Lake Snowden

7 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 37 plants · last January 1, 2021 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 37 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Saugeye Stocked · 18 plants · last January 1, 2015 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2015 · 18 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last January 1, 1979 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1979 · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 9 plants · last January 1, 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1983 · 9 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Walleye Stocked · 3 plants · last January 1, 1973 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 1973 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1970 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1970 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Redear Sunfish Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1978 Best: day

Last stocked January 1, 1978 · 1 plant

Best: day

Redear Sunfish species guide

How Lake Snowden is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 7,124 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Athens County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1970

236,760

Fish stocked in 1971

20,000

Fish stocked in 1972

179,655

Fish stocked in 1973

49,600

Fish stocked in 1974

23,800

Fish stocked in 1975

17,365

Fish stocked in 1977

16,000

Fish stocked in 1978

53,487

Fish stocked in 1979

60,152

Fish stocked in 1980

3,200

Fish stocked in 1981

1,500

Fish stocked in 1982

12,705

Fish stocked in 1983

4,410

Fish stocked in 1985

3,300

Fish stocked in 1987

3,761

Fish stocked in 1989

3,275

Fish stocked in 1991

3,271

Fish stocked in 1993

3,275

Fish stocked in 1994

13,307

Fish stocked in 1995

3,383

Fish stocked in 1997

3,272

Fish stocked in 1999

3,275

Fish stocked in 2001

17,619

Fish stocked in 2002

14,168

Fish stocked in 2003

17,753

Fish stocked in 2004

14,341

Fish stocked in 2005

17,634

Fish stocked in 2006

14,298

Fish stocked in 2007

17,525

Fish stocked in 2008

19,805

Fish stocked in 2009

14,556

Fish stocked in 2010

14,136

Fish stocked in 2011

17,991

Fish stocked in 2012

16,073

Fish stocked in 2013

33,680

Fish stocked in 2014

43,065

Fish stocked in 2015

16,509

Fish stocked in 2017

3,575

Fish stocked in 2019

3,620

Fish stocked in 2021

3,579

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 79 plants Showing 79 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 1,395 – report
January 1, 2021 Channel Catfish 2,184 – report
January 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 3,620 – report
January 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 3,575 – report
January 1, 2015 Saugeye 12,909 – report
January 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 3,600 – report
January 1, 2014 Saugeye 28,474 – report
January 1, 2014 Saugeye 14,591 – report
January 1, 2013 Saugeye 15,276 – report
January 1, 2013 Saugeye 14,820 – report
January 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 542 – report
January 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 3,042 – report
January 1, 2012 Saugeye 16,073 – report
January 1, 2011 Saugeye 14,414 – report
January 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 1,570 – report
January 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 2,007 – report
January 1, 2010 Saugeye 14,136 – report
January 1, 2009 Saugeye 14,556 – report
January 1, 2008 Saugeye 16,272 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,058 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,848 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 627 – report
January 1, 2007 Saugeye 14,173 – report
January 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 370 – report
January 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 2,982 – report
January 1, 2006 Saugeye 14,298 – report
January 1, 2005 Saugeye 14,089 – report
January 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 1,675 – report
January 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 1,870 – report
January 1, 2004 Saugeye 14,341 – report
January 1, 2003 Saugeye 14,346 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 1,574 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 1,833 – report
January 1, 2002 Saugeye 14,168 – report
January 1, 2001 Saugeye 14,205 – report
January 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 3,414 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 2,186 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 1,089 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 2,956 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 316 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 3,383 – report
January 1, 1994 Saugeye 13,307 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 3,275 – report
January 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 3,271 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 3,275 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 3,761 – report
January 1, 1985 Channel Catfish 3,300 – report
January 1, 1983 Northern Pike 864 – report
January 1, 1983 Northern Pike 446 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 1,100 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 2,000 – report
January 1, 1982 Channel Catfish 12,705 – report
January 1, 1981 Northern Pike 1,500 – report
January 1, 1980 Northern Pike 3,200 – report
January 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 25,000 – report
January 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 30,000 – report
January 1, 1979 Channel Catfish 5,152 – report
January 1, 1978 Redear Sunfish 46,280 – report
January 1, 1978 Northern Pike 3,190 – report
January 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 4,017 – report
January 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 16,000 – report
January 1, 1975 Northern Pike 3,200 – report
January 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 6,432 – report
January 1, 1975 Channel Catfish 7,733 – report
January 1, 1974 Northern Pike 1,800 – report
January 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 22,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Walleye 16,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Northern Pike 1,600 – report
January 1, 1973 Largemouth Bass 16,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Channel Catfish 16,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Walleye 160,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Northern Pike 150 – report
January 1, 1972 Largemouth Bass 19,505 – report
January 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 20,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Walleye 172,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 400 – report
January 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 28,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 30,760 – report
January 1, 1970 Bluegill 5,600 – report
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Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Albany
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Lake Snowden (Hocking College / ODNR fishing area): public boat launch and docks; camping, beach, restrooms. Idle-only / no-wake lake per park rules. About 6 miles southwest of Athens / 1 mile northeast of Albany off US 50. Fishing and boating free to the public (licenses/registration still apply).

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Common questions

What fish are at Lake Snowden?

Fishing Lake Snowden usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 37 of 79 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and 5 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2021. Saugeye was last stocked January 1, 2015. Largemouth Bass was last stocked January 1, 1979. Northern Pike was last stocked January 1, 1983. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Lake Snowden stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2021. It is stocked about 1.5 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 7,124 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Athens County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 12 years between 1970 and 2021.

How do you get on Lake Snowden?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Albany. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Lake Snowden (Hocking College / ODNR fishing area): public boat launch and docks; camping, beach, restrooms. Idle-only / no-wake lake per park rules. About 6 miles southwest of Athens / 1 mile northeast of Albany off US 50. Fishing and boating free to the public (licenses/registration still apply).

Which lakes near Lake Snowden were stocked more recently?

Dow Lake (10.8 mi), Lake Rupert (18.5 mi), and Lake Alma (19.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Dow Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Walleye, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, and Saugeye, Lake Rupert is also stocked with Northern Pike, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Saugeye, and Lake Alma is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, and Northern Pike.

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