Monroe Lake fishing

Monroe Lake fishing: not stocked since 2021. It was stocked with Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch, Golden Trout, and 1 more on a reservoir. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Golden Trout, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and Bluegill, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

AI-generated illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
2021
Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
93
Since 1970
Species recorded
7
Surface acres
39

Fish at Monroe Lake

7 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 42 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2021 · 42 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 25 plants · last 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 2020 · 25 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Golden Trout Stocked · 15 plants · last 1997 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 1997 · 15 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Golden Trout species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last 1980 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1980 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last 1973 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1973 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2003 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2003 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Monroe Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 2002.

Fish stocked in 1970

2,000

Fish stocked in 1971

2,851

Fish stocked in 1972

707

Fish stocked in 1973

6,800

Fish stocked in 1974

6,375

Fish stocked in 1975

2,029

Fish stocked in 1976

12,535

Fish stocked in 1977

12,032

Fish stocked in 1978

52,883

Fish stocked in 1979

3,096

Fish stocked in 1980

5,617

Fish stocked in 1981

3,000

Fish stocked in 1982

7,852

Fish stocked in 1983

2,415

Fish stocked in 1984

5,640

Fish stocked in 1985

4,401

Fish stocked in 1986

2,000

Fish stocked in 1987

3,551

Fish stocked in 1988

4,406

Fish stocked in 1989

2,400

Fish stocked in 1990

1,800

Fish stocked in 1991

2,400

Fish stocked in 1992

4,044

Fish stocked in 1993

3,040

Fish stocked in 1994

3,050

Fish stocked in 1995

3,000

Fish stocked in 1996

5,008

Fish stocked in 1997

45,748

Fish stocked in 1998

3,999

Fish stocked in 1999

5,054

Fish stocked in 2000

3,000

Fish stocked in 2001

998

Fish stocked in 2003

9,220

Fish stocked in 2004

2,816

Fish stocked in 2005

1,000

Fish stocked in 2006

848

Fish stocked in 2007

1,029

Fish stocked in 2008

1,006

Fish stocked in 2009

1,002

Fish stocked in 2010

2,781

Fish stocked in 2011

1,011

Fish stocked in 2012

1,963

Fish stocked in 2013

1,013

Fish stocked in 2014

1,001

Fish stocked in 2015

2,021

Fish stocked in 2016

2,016

Fish stocked in 2017

1,013

Fish stocked in 2018

1,790

Fish stocked in 2019

1,004

Fish stocked in 2020

1,269

Fish stocked in 2021

1,142

Stocking history

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2021Rainbow Trout1,142–report
2020Channel Catfish1,269–report
2019Rainbow Trout1,004–report
2018Rainbow Trout1,080–report
2018Channel Catfish710–report
2017Rainbow Trout1,013–report
2016Rainbow Trout1,004–report
2016Channel Catfish1,012–report
2015Rainbow Trout1,002–report
2015Channel Catfish1,019–report
2014Rainbow Trout1,001–report
2013Rainbow Trout1,013–report
2012Rainbow Trout1,005–report
2012Channel Catfish958–report
2011Rainbow Trout1,011–report
2010Rainbow Trout1,006–report
2010Channel Catfish1,775–report
2009Rainbow Trout1,002–report
2008Rainbow Trout1,006–report
2007Rainbow Trout1,029–report
2006Rainbow Trout848–report
2005Rainbow Trout1,000–report
2004Rainbow Trout1,806–report
2004Rainbow Trout1,010–report
2003Rainbow Trout2,028–report
2003Largemouth Bass5,611–report
2003Channel Catfish1,107–report
2003Bluegill474–report
2001Rainbow Trout998–report
2000Rainbow Trout3,000–report
1999Rainbow Trout1,816–report
1999Rainbow Trout1,226–report
1999Channel Catfish2,012–report
1998Rainbow Trout2,998–report
1998Channel Catfish1,001–report
1997Rainbow Trout450–report
1997Rainbow Trout34,389–report
1997Rainbow Trout7,405–report
1997Rainbow Trout1,704–report
1997Golden Trout1,800–report
1996Golden Trout3,000–report
1996Channel Catfish1,003–report
1996Channel Catfish1,005–report
1995Golden Trout3,000–report
1994Golden Trout3,050–report
1993Golden Trout3,040–report
1992Golden Trout3,040–report
1992Channel Catfish1,004–report
1991Golden Trout2,400–report
1990Channel Catfish1,000–report
1990Channel Catfish800–report
1989Golden Trout2,400–report
1988Golden Trout1,000–report
1988Golden Trout1,000–report
1988Channel Catfish1,306–report
1988Channel Catfish1,100–report
1987Golden Trout2,400–report
1987Channel Catfish1,151–report
1986Rainbow Trout2,000–report
1985Rainbow Trout1,001–report
1985Golden Trout1,200–report
1985Channel Catfish2,200–report
1984Rainbow Trout900–report
1984Golden Trout540–report
1984Channel Catfish2,000–report
1984Channel Catfish2,200–report
1983Rainbow Trout1,200–report
1983Golden Trout1,215–report
1982Rainbow Trout1,302–report
1982Golden Trout1,300–report
1982Channel Catfish5,250–report
1981Rainbow Trout3,000–report
1980Yellow Perch4,117–report
1980Rainbow Trout1,500–report
1979Rainbow Trout3,096–report
1978Yellow Perch50,403–report
1978Rainbow Trout2,480–report
1977Yellow Perch9,632–report
1977Rainbow Trout2,400–report
1976Yellow Perch2,000–report
1976Rainbow Trout2,400–report
1976Largemouth Bass5,000–report
1976Channel Catfish3,135–report
1975Rainbow Trout2,029–report
1974Rainbow Trout2,001–report
1974Channel Catfish4,374–report
1973Rainbow Trout2,000–report
1973Northern Pike800–report
1973Channel Catfish4,000–report
1972Channel Catfish707–report
1971Northern Pike836–report
1971Largemouth Bass2,015–report
1970Largemouth Bass2,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Woodsfield
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
dock

ODNR Monroe Lake Fishing Area (Monroe Lake Wildlife Area): boat ramp off Township Road 1001 (Main Cross Street) with a courtesy dock and foot bridge for shoreline anglers. 10-HP outboard limit. About five miles north of Woodsfield; also accessible from SR 800.

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

Nearest lakes

Barnesville Reservoir #3 6.4 mi last stocked 2022 Barnesville Reservoir #1 10.2 mi last stocked 2016 Barnesville Reservoir #4 10.6 mi last stocked 2018 Barnesville Reservoir #2 12.7 mi last stocked 2016 Belmont Lake 16.4 mi last stocked 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Monroe Lake?

Fishing Monroe Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 42 of 93 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2020. Golden Trout was last stocked 1997. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2003. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Monroe Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2021. No plants recorded in 2002.

How do you get on Monroe Lake?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Woodsfield. Facilities include dock. ODNR Monroe Lake Fishing Area (Monroe Lake Wildlife Area): boat ramp off Township Road 1001 (Main Cross Street) with a courtesy dock and foot bridge for shoreline anglers. 10-HP outboard limit. About five miles north of Woodsfield; also accessible from SR 800.

Which lakes near Monroe Lake were stocked more recently?

Barnesville Reservoir #3 (6.4 mi) and Belmont Lake (16.4 mi) were stocked more recently. Barnesville Reservoir #3 is also stocked with Golden Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Channel Catfish and Belmont Lake is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Channel Catfish, Yellow Perch, and Golden Trout.

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