Ohio Muskellunge Stocking Schedule
Normalized public-agency records with timing guidance and official source links.
Quick answer: Ohio muskellunge stocking timing varies by waterbody. Annual records are verified after releases, while catchable rainbow trout dates are announced for spring. Many reservoir stockings are young fish intended for future seasons. Our latest normalized snapshot shows 0 reported muskellunge stocking rows during the past 30 days (9 in the trailing 24 months). Data was retrieved July 19, 2026 from Ohio Department of Natural Resources Muskellunge Stocking History; confirm current conditions with the official report.
When to go
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel.
Typical window after a catchable plant: soon after release
Recent muskellunge stockings
| Date | Waterbody | Species | Count | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | ALUM CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,088 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | C.J. BROWN RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,152 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CAESAR CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,828 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | CLEARFORK RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 664 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LAKE MILTON | Muskellunge | 1,096 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | LEESVILLE LAKE | Muskellunge | 985 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | PIEDMONT LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,510 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | SALT FORK LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,927 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2025 | WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,699 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | ALUM CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 4,949 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | C.J. BROWN RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,974 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | CAESAR CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,823 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | CLEARFORK RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,482 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | LAKE MILTON | Muskellunge | 1,726 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | LEESVILLE LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,560 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | PIEDMONT LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,371 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | SALT FORK LAKE | Muskellunge | 3,630 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2024 | WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 2,624 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ALUM CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 3,352 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | C.J. BROWN RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 967 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | CAESAR CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,813 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | CLEARFORK RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,019 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | LAKE MILTON | Muskellunge | 1,696 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | LEESVILLE LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,148 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | PIEDMONT LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,560 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | SALT FORK LAKE | Muskellunge | 3,161 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2023 | WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 2,607 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | ALUM CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 3,418 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | C.J. BROWN RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,964 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | CAESAR CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,803 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | CLEARFORK RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,015 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | LAKE MILTON | Muskellunge | 1,774 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | LEESVILLE LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,451 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | PIEDMONT LAKE | Muskellunge | 2,374 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | SALT FORK LAKE | Muskellunge | 3,063 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2022 | WEST BRANCH RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 2,643 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2021 | ALUM CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 3,282 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2021 | C.J. BROWN RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 1,191 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2021 | CAESAR CREEK LAKE | Muskellunge | 1,653 | Agency |
| Jan 1, 2021 | CLEARFORK RESERVOIR | Muskellunge | 660 | Agency |
FAQ
When are muskellunge stocked in Ohio?
Annual records are verified after releases, while catchable rainbow trout dates are announced for spring. Many reservoir stockings are young fish intended for future seasons. Recent normalized rows: 0 in the last 30 days.
How soon after muskellunge stocking should you fish?
Many catchable plants fish best shortly after stocking; always confirm regulations and the live agency report before you travel. Typical window: soon after release.
Where is the official Ohio stocking report?
Use ODNR muskellunge stocking history from Ohio Division of Wildlife. This page is a dated research snapshot, not a live agency feed.
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