Channel Catfish Stocked · 38 plants · last 2022 Best: dusk, night Vesuvius Lake fishing
Vesuvius Lake fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Saugeye, Bluegill, and Rainbow Trout on a reservoir. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike and Bluegill.
- Last stocked
- 2022
- Rainbow Trout
- Plants on record
- 83
- Since 1970
- Species recorded
- 6
- Surface acres
- 106
Fish at Vesuvius Lake
Channel Catfish Stocked · 38 plants · last 2022 Best: dusk, night 
Rainbow Trout Stocked · 22 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk 
Saugeye Stocked · 12 plants · last 1997 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 8 plants · last 2004 Best: dawn, dusk 
Northern Pike Stocked · 2 plants · last 1971 Best: dawn, day, dusk 
Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 2004 Best: dawn, day, dusk How Vesuvius Lake is stocked
About 4,755 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Lawrence County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1970
21,416
Fish stocked in 1971
16,543
Fish stocked in 1972
20,000
Fish stocked in 1973
28,500
Fish stocked in 1974
8,800
Fish stocked in 1975
7,500
Fish stocked in 1976
10,758
Fish stocked in 1977
12,200
Fish stocked in 1978
14,300
Fish stocked in 1980
13,000
Fish stocked in 1983
28,600
Fish stocked in 1985
28,800
Fish stocked in 1987
14,300
Fish stocked in 1988
3,576
Fish stocked in 1989
12,155
Fish stocked in 1990
10,730
Fish stocked in 1991
22,017
Fish stocked in 1992
23,930
Fish stocked in 1993
22,875
Fish stocked in 1994
11,214
Fish stocked in 1995
13,300
Fish stocked in 1996
15,784
Fish stocked in 1997
10,028
Fish stocked in 1998
2,639
Fish stocked in 2000
2,627
Fish stocked in 2004
64,954
Fish stocked in 2005
1,000
Fish stocked in 2006
1,000
Fish stocked in 2007
4,456
Fish stocked in 2008
1,500
Fish stocked in 2009
3,640
Fish stocked in 2010
4,311
Fish stocked in 2011
2,650
Fish stocked in 2012
5,303
Fish stocked in 2013
2,650
Fish stocked in 2014
5,382
Fish stocked in 2015
2,652
Fish stocked in 2016
6,232
Fish stocked in 2017
2,656
Fish stocked in 2018
5,164
Fish stocked in 2019
2,652
Fish stocked in 2020
5,357
Fish stocked in 2021
2,652
Fish stocked in 2022
4,171
Stocking history
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Ironton
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Float tube friendly
- Yes
- Facilities
- restrooms, camping
USFS Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area (Wayne NF): only electric motors allowed. Boat ramp with seasonal canoe/kayak rentals (Kountry Kayaks, May-September). About 6.5 miles north of Ironton off SR 93 via County Road 29.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Ohio Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Vesuvius Lake
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Public land at Vesuvius Lake
Vesuvius Lake is inside Wayne National Forest.
Boundaries from Public Lands DB, part of the same network.
Common questions
What fish are at Vesuvius Lake?
Fishing Vesuvius Lake usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 38 of 83 plants on record, ahead of Rainbow Trout and 4 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked 2022. Rainbow Trout was last stocked 2022. Saugeye was last stocked 1997. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2004. 2 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Vesuvius Lake stocked?
Not stocked since 2022. About 4,755 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Lawrence County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1970 and 2022.
How do you get on Vesuvius Lake?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Ironton. Facilities include restrooms and camping. USFS Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area (Wayne NF): only electric motors allowed. Boat ramp with seasonal canoe/kayak rentals (Kountry Kayaks, May-September). About 6.5 miles north of Ironton off SR 93 via County Road 29.