Ohio
Yellow Perch in Ohio
Yellow Perch are on record in 20 Ohio waters, with 174 stockings in the books. Stocking peaks in January.
When does Ohio stock yellow perch?
Waters holding yellow perch
- Findlay Reservoir19×
- Defiance Reservoir10×
- Ferguson Reservoir10×
- Fremont Reservoir10×
- Metzger Reservoir10×
- Riley Reservoir10×
- Memorial Reservoir9×
- Nettle Lake9×
- Raccoon Creek Reservoir9×
- Wauseon Reservoir9×
- Wellington Upground Reservoir9×
- Willard City Reservoir9×
- Yellow Creek Reservoir9×
- Belmont Lake8×
- Oberlin Reservoir8×
- Kiser Lake7×
- Wolf Run Lake7×
- Lake Hope6×
- Knox Lake5×
- Lost Creek Reservoir1×
Freshest yellow perch stockings
- Wauseon ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Yellow Creek ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Oberlin ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Memorial ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Wellington Upground ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Wolf Run LakeJan 1, 2025
- Metzger ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Fremont ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Riley ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Knox LakeJan 1, 2025
- Nettle LakeJan 1, 2025
- Kiser LakeJan 1, 2025
- Willard City ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Findlay ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Belmont LakeJan 1, 2025
- Findlay ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Defiance ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Ferguson ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Raccoon Creek ReservoirJan 1, 2025
- Findlay ReservoirJan 1, 2024
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Yellow Perch in Ohio — FAQ
Where can I catch yellow perch in Ohio?+
Yellow Perch are on record in 20 Ohio waters, including Findlay Reservoir, Defiance Reservoir, Ferguson Reservoir. The full list is on this page.
When does Ohio stock yellow perch?+
Ohio stocks yellow perch most heavily in January, going by 174 records. See the freshest stockings on this page for the current season.
Do I need a license to fish for yellow perch in Ohio?+
Yes — Ohio requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check seasons and limits before you go.