Pymatuning Lake fishing

Pymatuning Lake fishing is stocked with Walleye and Muskellunge on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1971, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and dawn and dusk for Muskellunge.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2021
2,098 days ago · Walleye
Plants on record
93
Since 1971
Species recorded
2
Surface acres
16,349

Fish at Pymatuning Lake

2 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Walleye Stocked · 73 plants · last January 1, 2021 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 73 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Muskellunge Stocked · 20 plants · last January 1, 2014 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2014 · 20 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Muskellunge species guide

How Pymatuning Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 1,130 reported fish per acre, 5th most of 7 lakes in Crawford County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1971

1,500,000

Fish stocked in 1972

19

Fish stocked in 1973

2,000,000

Fish stocked in 1981

1,000,000

Fish stocked in 1983

33,904

Fish stocked in 1997

5,000

Fish stocked in 1998

5,000

Fish stocked in 1999

5,000

Fish stocked in 2000

5,000

Fish stocked in 2001

5,033

Fish stocked in 2002

4,096

Fish stocked in 2004

1,085

Fish stocked in 2005

1,031

Fish stocked in 2007

8,692,350

Fish stocked in 2008

293,337

Fish stocked in 2009

433,591

Fish stocked in 2010

69,675

Fish stocked in 2011

310,536

Fish stocked in 2012

395,974

Fish stocked in 2013

801,323

Fish stocked in 2014

295,248

Fish stocked in 2015

296,365

Fish stocked in 2016

298,251

Fish stocked in 2017

644,339

Fish stocked in 2018

377,790

Fish stocked in 2019

415,021

Fish stocked in 2020

294,420

Fish stocked in 2021

294,984

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 93 plants Showing 93 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2021 Walleye 294,984 – report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 60,669 – report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 78,624 – report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 68,927 – report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 86,200 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 121,643 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 50,328 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 85,204 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 123,134 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 34,712 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 77,875 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 43,000 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 83,635 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 75,726 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 93,294 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 4,260 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 29,508 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 24,035 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 150,920 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 61,805 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 206,343 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 167,750 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 3,978 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 137,345 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 22,975 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 31,754 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 31,216 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 74,961 – report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 108,225 – report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 109,922 – report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 78,218 – report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 60,750 – report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 75,237 – report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 125,986 – report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 32,738 – report
January 1, 2014 Muskellunge 537 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 161,014 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 135,234 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 144,732 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 201,203 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 58,320 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 99,362 – report
January 1, 2013 Muskellunge 1,458 – report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 131,541 – report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 106,649 – report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 63,312 – report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 92,684 – report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 438 – report
January 1, 2012 Muskellunge 1,350 – report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 64,994 – report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 160,327 – report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 85,215 – report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 18,945 – report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 29,743 – report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 20,987 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 8,000 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 96,148 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 34,419 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 6,032 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 172,117 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 116,875 – report
January 1, 2008 Walleye 30,376 – report
January 1, 2008 Walleye 148,161 – report
January 1, 2008 Walleye 114,800 – report
January 1, 2007 Walleye 4,909,600 – report
January 1, 2007 Walleye 1,024,000 – report
January 1, 2007 Walleye 986,000 – report
January 1, 2007 Walleye 1,772,750 – report
January 1, 2005 Muskellunge 1,031 – report
January 1, 2004 Muskellunge 1,085 – report
January 1, 2002 Muskellunge 4,096 – report
January 1, 2001 Muskellunge 5,033 – report
January 1, 2000 Muskellunge 5,000 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 775 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 775 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 775 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 775 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 775 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 350 – report
January 1, 1999 Muskellunge 775 – report
January 1, 1998 Muskellunge 5,000 – report
January 1, 1997 Muskellunge 5,000 – report
January 1, 1983 Walleye 675 – report
January 1, 1983 Walleye 9,340 – report
January 1, 1983 Walleye 5,603 – report
January 1, 1983 Walleye 6,150 – report
January 1, 1983 Walleye 12,136 – report
January 1, 1981 Walleye 1,000,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Walleye 2,000,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 15 – report
January 1, 1972 Muskellunge 4 – report
January 1, 1971 Walleye 500,000 – report
January 1, 1971 Walleye 1,000,000 – report
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Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Andover
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, camping, dock

Pymatuning State Park (Ohio shore): 14,000-acre reservoir with 20-HP limit and multiple public boat ramps (Padanaram, Birches Landing, Cabin Beach, Campground, New Bowers). ADA-accessible shore fishing platforms near New Bowers. Large campground and seasonal docks.

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Nearest lakes

New Lyme Lake 13.1 mi last stocked January 1, 2020 Mosquito Lake 20 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Lampson Reservoir 22.4 mi last stocked January 1, 2020 Mill Creek Lake 30.3 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 East Branch Reservoir 30.7 mi last stocked January 1, 1991

Public land at Pymatuning Lake

Pymatuning Lake is inside Pymatuning State Park (Pennsylvania).

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

Common questions

What fish are at Pymatuning Lake?

Fishing Pymatuning Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 73 of 93 plants on record, ahead of Muskellunge. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 2021. Muskellunge was last stocked January 1, 2014.

When is Pymatuning Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2021. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 1971, 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, 5th most of 7 lakes in Crawford County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1971 and 2021.

How do you get on Pymatuning Lake?

Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Andover. Facilities include restrooms, camping, and dock. Pymatuning State Park (Ohio shore): 14,000-acre reservoir with 20-HP limit and multiple public boat ramps (Padanaram, Birches Landing, Cabin Beach, Campground, New Bowers). ADA-accessible shore fishing platforms near New Bowers. Large campground and seasonal docks.

Which lakes near Pymatuning Lake were stocked more recently?

Mosquito Lake (20 mi) and Mill Creek Lake (30.3 mi) were stocked more recently. Mosquito Lake is also stocked with Walleye.

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