Schoonover Lake
Rainbow trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Allen County · Ohio · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
Apr 8
last stocked
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8 | Rainbow trout | catchable | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Tawawa Lake | 32 mi | Apr 3 |
| Sand Lake IN | 78 mi | spring 2026 |
| Cedar Lake IN | 79 mi | spring 2026 |
| Green Lake IN | 82 mi | spring 2026 |
| Lake Gage IN | 85 mi | spring 2026 |
Records from Ohio Department of Natural Resources
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Ohio fishing
regulations.