Schoonover Lake fishing

Schoonover Lake fishing: not stocked since 2019. It was stocked with Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Golden Trout on a community pond. 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.

Schoonover Lake
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Last stocked
2019
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 2019 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2019 · 30 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

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

Last stocked 2019 · 25 plants

Best: dusk, night

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

Last stocked 1986 · 13 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

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

Last stocked 1997 · 9 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Golden Trout species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 1979 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1979 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide

How Schoonover Lake is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 1972 and 1990.

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

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2019Rainbow Trout1,002–report
2019Channel Catfish1,170–report
2018Rainbow Trout1,253–report
2017Rainbow Trout1,025–report
2017Channel Catfish1,163–report
2016Rainbow Trout1,003–report
2015Rainbow Trout1,002–report
2015Channel Catfish598–report
2014Rainbow Trout1,001–report
2013Rainbow Trout2,122–report
2013Channel Catfish581–report
2012Rainbow Trout1,002–report
2011Rainbow Trout1,037–report
2011Channel Catfish822–report
2010Rainbow Trout1,457–report
2009Rainbow Trout1,002–report
2009Channel Catfish572–report
2008Rainbow Trout1,012–report
2007Rainbow Trout1,009–report
2007Channel Catfish541–report
2006Rainbow Trout654–report
2005Rainbow Trout1,001–report
2005Channel Catfish539–report
2004Rainbow Trout1,821–report
2003Rainbow Trout2,004–report
2003Channel Catfish551–report
2002Rainbow Trout1,238–report
2001Rainbow Trout1,222–report
2001Channel Catfish564–report
2000Rainbow Trout2,200–report
1999Rainbow Trout2,263–report
1999Channel Catfish558–report
1998Rainbow Trout2,255–report
1998Rainbow Trout1,579–report
1997Rainbow Trout3,896–report
1997Rainbow Trout2,716–report
1997Golden Trout1,180–report
1997Channel Catfish554–report
1996Golden Trout1,250–report
1995Golden Trout1,650–report
1995Channel Catfish554–report
1994Golden Trout1,000–report
1993Golden Trout1,000–report
1993Channel Catfish491–report
1993Channel Catfish30–report
1992Golden Trout1,000–report
1991Golden Trout1,000–report
1991Channel Catfish348–report
1991Channel Catfish203–report
1989Golden Trout1,001–report
1989Channel Catfish1,000–report
1989Channel Catfish1,100–report
1988Rainbow Trout1,106–report
1987Golden Trout1,000–report
1987Channel Catfish440–report
1987Channel Catfish2,500–report
1986Rainbow Trout1,000–report
1986Northern Pike500–report
1985Rainbow Trout1,000–report
1984Rainbow Trout1,000–report
1984Largemouth Bass500–report
1983Channel Catfish1,170–report
1983Channel Catfish1,170–report
1982Northern Pike384–report
1982Largemouth Bass550–report
1981Channel Catfish1,137–report
1980Northern Pike440–report
1980Largemouth Bass576–report
1979Northern Pike440–report
1979Channel Catfish2,496–report
1979Bluegill4,600–report
1978Northern Pike422–report
1978Largemouth Bass580–report
1977Northern Pike11,000–report
1977Largemouth Bass2,244–report
1976Northern Pike440–report
1976Largemouth Bass550–report
1975Northern Pike447–report
1975Largemouth Bass300–report
1974Northern Pike327–report
1974Largemouth Bass1,830–report
1973Rainbow Trout1,000–report
1973Northern Pike500–report
1971Northern Pike500–report
1971Northern Pike500–report
1970Northern Pike1,000–report

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

About Schoonover Lake

Photo of Schoonover Lake
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Nearest lakes

Lost Creek Reservoir 1.5 mi last stocked 2022 Metzger Reservoir 2.2 mi last stocked 2022 Lima Lake 2.4 mi last stocked 2022 Ferguson Reservoir 3 mi last stocked 2022 Bresler Reservoir 7.1 mi last stocked 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 2019. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2019. Northern Pike was last stocked 1986. Golden Trout was last stocked 1997. 2 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Schoonover Lake stocked?

Not stocked since 2019. 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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