Stolle Lake near Waynesville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Ohio, Stolle Lake falls inside Warren County. The bank gives way to rolling hill. At 8 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Waynesville sits 2.6 miles out. Dayton is the closest city, 16 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive. The water is easy to walk round in a long session.

• Where to Fish on Stolle Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Across Warren County, recorded fish include bluegill, gizzard shad, green sunfish and rainbow darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Stolle Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 74°F and January reads 27°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Stolle Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Old Stage Farms Lake is 1.3 miles distant. The position on Stolle Lake is worth confirming on the day.