Olander Lake fishing

Olander Lake fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Rainbow Trout, Golden Trout, and 1 more on a natural lake. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 1977, most often in January. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Golden Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
1,733 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
95
Since 1977
Species recorded
7
Surface acres
24

Fish at Olander Lake

7 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 39 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 39 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 23 plants · last January 1, 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2020 · 23 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 15 plants · last January 1, 1991 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1991 · 15 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Northern Pike species guide
Golden Trout Stocked · 9 plants · last January 1, 1997 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1997 · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Golden Trout species guide
Saugeye Stocked · 4 plants · last January 1, 1994 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 1994 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last January 1, 1981 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1981 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 2 plants · last January 1, 1984 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1984 · 2 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide

How Olander Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 6,460 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Lucas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1977

3,726

Fish stocked in 1978

2,881

Fish stocked in 1979

800

Fish stocked in 1980

580

Fish stocked in 1981

4,205

Fish stocked in 1982

6,280

Fish stocked in 1983

1,450

Fish stocked in 1984

2,900

Fish stocked in 1985

1,581

Fish stocked in 1986

1,600

Fish stocked in 1987

5,625

Fish stocked in 1988

2,187

Fish stocked in 1989

4,037

Fish stocked in 1990

3,584

Fish stocked in 1991

2,799

Fish stocked in 1992

8,456

Fish stocked in 1993

1,500

Fish stocked in 1994

4,715

Fish stocked in 1995

2,175

Fish stocked in 1996

3,681

Fish stocked in 1997

5,058

Fish stocked in 1998

5,862

Fish stocked in 1999

3,904

Fish stocked in 2000

4,651

Fish stocked in 2001

4,003

Fish stocked in 2002

5,518

Fish stocked in 2003

5,042

Fish stocked in 2004

4,604

Fish stocked in 2005

2,525

Fish stocked in 2006

3,205

Fish stocked in 2007

2,514

Fish stocked in 2008

3,065

Fish stocked in 2009

3,093

Fish stocked in 2010

3,279

Fish stocked in 2011

2,508

Fish stocked in 2012

3,109

Fish stocked in 2013

3,040

Fish stocked in 2014

3,101

Fish stocked in 2015

2,999

Fish stocked in 2016

3,731

Fish stocked in 2017

2,310

Fish stocked in 2018

4,118

Fish stocked in 2019

2,517

Fish stocked in 2020

1,200

Fish stocked in 2021

3,291

Fish stocked in 2022

2,039

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 95 plants Showing 95 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,039 – report
January 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 3,291 – report
January 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 1,200 – report
January 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,517 – report
January 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,860 – report
January 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 1,258 – report
January 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,310 – report
January 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,036 – report
January 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 477 – report
January 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 1,218 – report
January 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,999 – report
January 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 2,500 – report
January 1, 2014 Channel Catfish 601 – report
January 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 3,040 – report
January 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,506 – report
January 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 603 – report
January 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 2,508 – report
January 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,553 – report
January 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 726 – report
January 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 3,093 – report
January 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,507 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 558 – report
January 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 2,514 – report
January 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 2,269 – report
January 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 936 – report
January 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,525 – report
January 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 1,009 – report
January 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 3,031 – report
January 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 564 – report
January 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 833 – report
January 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 1,744 – report
January 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 2,465 – report
January 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,001 – report
January 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,460 – report
January 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,451 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 1,606 – report
January 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,004 – report
January 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,999 – report
January 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,009 – report
January 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 2,917 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 725 – report
January 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 1,004 – report
January 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 2,900 – report
January 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 2,556 – report
January 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 2,219 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,087 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 300 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 3,558 – report
January 1, 1997 Golden Trout 1,200 – report
January 1, 1996 Golden Trout 1,500 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 1,449 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 732 – report
January 1, 1995 Golden Trout 2,175 – report
January 1, 1994 Saugeye 2,715 – report
January 1, 1994 Golden Trout 2,000 – report
January 1, 1993 Golden Trout 1,500 – report
January 1, 1992 Saugeye 4,612 – report
January 1, 1992 Saugeye 906 – report
January 1, 1992 Golden Trout 2,000 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 938 – report
January 1, 1991 Northern Pike 799 – report
January 1, 1991 Golden Trout 2,000 – report
January 1, 1990 Saugeye 1,264 – report
January 1, 1990 Northern Pike 870 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 1,450 – report
January 1, 1989 Northern Pike 580 – report
January 1, 1989 Golden Trout 2,001 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 1,456 – report
January 1, 1988 Rainbow Trout 1,106 – report
January 1, 1988 Northern Pike 1,081 – report
January 1, 1987 Golden Trout 2,000 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 3,625 – report
January 1, 1986 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1986 Northern Pike 600 – report
January 1, 1985 Rainbow Trout 1,001 – report
January 1, 1985 Northern Pike 414 – report
January 1, 1985 Northern Pike 166 – report
January 1, 1984 Yellow Perch 2,900 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 1,450 – report
January 1, 1982 Yellow Perch 5,800 – report
January 1, 1982 Northern Pike 93 – report
January 1, 1982 Northern Pike 284 – report
January 1, 1982 Northern Pike 103 – report
January 1, 1981 Northern Pike 580 – report
January 1, 1981 Largemouth Bass 725 – report
January 1, 1981 Channel Catfish 1,450 – report
January 1, 1981 Channel Catfish 1,450 – report
January 1, 1980 Northern Pike 580 – report
January 1, 1979 Northern Pike 800 – report
January 1, 1978 Northern Pike 581 – report
January 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 726 – report
January 1, 1978 Channel Catfish 1,574 – report
January 1, 1977 Northern Pike 580 – report
January 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 725 – report
January 1, 1977 Channel Catfish 2,421 – report
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Access and facts

Water type
natural lake
Nearest town
Sylvania
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Float tube friendly
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, dock

Olander Park (6930 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania) has a spring-fed 28-acre lake with a boat ramp near Nederhouser Hall. Park access is free; personal watercraft only (no gas motors, small electric OK). ADA-accessible paved loop around the lake. Fees apply for boat rentals and swimming, not park entry.

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Nearest lakes

Metamora Reservoir 11.9 mi last stocked January 1, 1989 Swanton Waterworks Reservoir 12 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Evergreen Lake 12.5 mi last stocked January 1, 1997 Fulton Pond 13 mi last stocked January 1, 1991 Pearson Metropark Ponds 14.3 mi last stocked January 1, 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Olander Lake?

Fishing Olander Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 39 of 95 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked January 1, 2022. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2020. Northern Pike was last stocked January 1, 1991. Golden Trout was last stocked January 1, 1997. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Olander Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2022. It is stocked about 2.1 times a year since 1977, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2022 it was January 1, 2022, about when it usually is. About 6,460 reported fish per acre, 3rd most of 5 lakes in Lucas County with both a fish count and a surface area.

How do you get on Olander Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, it is float tube friendly, it is ADA accessible, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Sylvania. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Olander Park (6930 Sylvania Ave, Sylvania) has a spring-fed 28-acre lake with a boat ramp near Nederhouser Hall. Park access is free; personal watercraft only (no gas motors, small electric OK). ADA-accessible paved loop around the lake. Fees apply for boat rentals and swimming, not park entry.

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