Schoonover Lake fishing

Schoonover Lake fishing is stocked with Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Golden Trout on a community pond. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1970, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Golden Trout, and dusk and night for Channel Catfish.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2019
2,829 days ago · Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
86
Since 1970
Species recorded
6
Surface acres
23

Fish at Schoonover Lake

6 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 30 plants · last January 1, 2019 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2019 · 30 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 25 plants · last January 1, 2019 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2019 · 25 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Northern Pike Stocked · 13 plants · last January 1, 1986 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1986 · 13 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
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last January 1, 1984 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1984 · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1979 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1979 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Schoonover Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 4,454 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Allen County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1970

1,000

Fish stocked in 1971

1,000

Fish stocked in 1973

1,500

Fish stocked in 1974

2,157

Fish stocked in 1975

747

Fish stocked in 1976

990

Fish stocked in 1977

13,244

Fish stocked in 1978

1,002

Fish stocked in 1979

7,536

Fish stocked in 1980

1,016

Fish stocked in 1981

1,137

Fish stocked in 1982

934

Fish stocked in 1983

2,340

Fish stocked in 1984

1,500

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

1,500

Fish stocked in 1987

3,940

Fish stocked in 1988

1,106

Fish stocked in 1989

3,101

Fish stocked in 1991

1,551

Fish stocked in 1992

1,000

Fish stocked in 1993

1,521

Fish stocked in 1994

1,000

Fish stocked in 1995

2,204

Fish stocked in 1996

1,250

Fish stocked in 1997

8,346

Fish stocked in 1998

3,834

Fish stocked in 1999

2,821

Fish stocked in 2000

2,200

Fish stocked in 2001

1,786

Fish stocked in 2002

1,238

Fish stocked in 2003

2,555

Fish stocked in 2004

1,821

Fish stocked in 2005

1,540

Fish stocked in 2006

654

Fish stocked in 2007

1,550

Fish stocked in 2008

1,012

Fish stocked in 2009

1,574

Fish stocked in 2010

1,457

Fish stocked in 2011

1,859

Fish stocked in 2012

1,002

Fish stocked in 2013

2,703

Fish stocked in 2014

1,001

Fish stocked in 2015

1,600

Fish stocked in 2016

1,003

Fish stocked in 2017

2,188

Fish stocked in 2018

1,253

Fish stocked in 2019

2,172

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 86 plants Showing 86 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 1,002 – report
January 1, 2019 Channel Catfish 1,170 – report
January 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 1,253 – report
January 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 1,025 – report
January 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 1,163 – report
January 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 1,003 – report
January 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 1,002 – report
January 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 598 – report
January 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 1,001 – report
January 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 2,122 – report
January 1, 2013 Channel Catfish 581 – report
January 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 1,002 – report
January 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 1,037 – report
January 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 822 – report
January 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 1,457 – report
January 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,002 – report
January 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 572 – report
January 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 1,012 – report
January 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 1,009 – report
January 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 541 – report
January 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 654 – report
January 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 1,001 – report
January 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 539 – report
January 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 1,821 – report
January 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 2,004 – report
January 1, 2003 Channel Catfish 551 – report
January 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 1,238 – report
January 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 1,222 – report
January 1, 2001 Channel Catfish 564 – report
January 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 2,200 – report
January 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 2,263 – report
January 1, 1999 Channel Catfish 558 – report
January 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 2,255 – report
January 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 1,579 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 3,896 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 2,716 – report
January 1, 1997 Golden Trout 1,180 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 554 – report
January 1, 1996 Golden Trout 1,250 – report
January 1, 1995 Golden Trout 1,650 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 554 – report
January 1, 1994 Golden Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1993 Golden Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 491 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 30 – report
January 1, 1992 Golden Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1991 Golden Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 348 – report
January 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 203 – report
January 1, 1989 Golden Trout 1,001 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 1,100 – report
January 1, 1988 Rainbow Trout 1,106 – report
January 1, 1987 Golden Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 440 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 2,500 – report
January 1, 1986 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1986 Northern Pike 500 – report
January 1, 1985 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1984 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1984 Largemouth Bass 500 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 1,170 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 1,170 – report
January 1, 1982 Northern Pike 384 – report
January 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 550 – report
January 1, 1981 Channel Catfish 1,137 – report
January 1, 1980 Northern Pike 440 – report
January 1, 1980 Largemouth Bass 576 – report
January 1, 1979 Northern Pike 440 – report
January 1, 1979 Channel Catfish 2,496 – report
January 1, 1979 Bluegill 4,600 – report
January 1, 1978 Northern Pike 422 – report
January 1, 1978 Largemouth Bass 580 – report
January 1, 1977 Northern Pike 11,000 – report
January 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 2,244 – report
January 1, 1976 Northern Pike 440 – report
January 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 550 – report
January 1, 1975 Northern Pike 447 – report
January 1, 1975 Largemouth Bass 300 – report
January 1, 1974 Northern Pike 327 – report
January 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 1,830 – report
January 1, 1973 Rainbow Trout 1,000 – report
January 1, 1973 Northern Pike 500 – report
January 1, 1971 Northern Pike 500 – report
January 1, 1971 Northern Pike 500 – report
January 1, 1970 Northern Pike 1,000 – report
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Access and facts

Water type
community pond
Nearest town
Lima
Shore access
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Facilities
restrooms, dock

City of Lima Schoonover Park (670 N Jefferson St): 25-acre lake with shoreline fishing, ADA fishing pier, kayak rental, restrooms, and paved walking trails. Dawn to dusk. No public boat ramp stated on the city park page.

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Nearest lakes

Lost Creek Reservoir 1.5 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Metzger Reservoir 2.2 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Lima Lake 2.4 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Ferguson Reservoir 3 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Bresler Reservoir 7.1 mi last stocked January 1, 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Schoonover Lake?

Fishing Schoonover Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 30 of 86 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 4 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked January 1, 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2019. Northern Pike was last stocked January 1, 1986. Golden Trout was last stocked January 1, 1997. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Schoonover Lake stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2019. It is stocked about 1.7 times a year since 1970, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2019 it was January 1, 2019, about when it usually is. About 4,454 reported fish per acre, the fewest of 6 lakes in Allen County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1972 and 1990.

How do you get on Schoonover Lake?

Shore fishing is available and it is ADA accessible. The nearest town is Lima. Facilities include restrooms and dock. City of Lima Schoonover Park (670 N Jefferson St): 25-acre lake with shoreline fishing, ADA fishing pier, kayak rental, restrooms, and paved walking trails. Dawn to dusk. No public boat ramp stated on the city park page.

Which lakes near Schoonover Lake were stocked more recently?

Lost Creek Reservoir (1.5 mi), Metzger Reservoir (2.2 mi), Lima Lake (2.4 mi), Ferguson Reservoir (3 mi), and Bresler Reservoir (7.1 mi) were stocked more recently. Lost Creek Reservoir is also stocked with Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, and Channel Catfish, Metzger Reservoir is also stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass, Lima Lake is also stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout, Ferguson Reservoir is also stocked with Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass, and Bresler Reservoir is also stocked with Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

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