Defiance County · reservoir
Defiance Reservoir
Stocked 23× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Defiance Reservoir is a reservoir in Defiance County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish, Saugeye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from ODNR Division of Wildlife; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Partly cloudy
87°
59°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
64°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
78°
69°
14 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 73,170 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 18,327 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 82,305 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 9,279 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 54,999 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 18,262 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 111,900 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 72,750 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 73,108 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 75,000 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 7,450 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 37,500 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 149,040 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 37,500 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,663 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 73,216 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 75,000 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,672 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 73,185 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 52,500 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 3,689 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 75,810 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 112,500 | ||
When does Defiance Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 23 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Kohart Lake0.8 mi
- Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake1.4 mi
- Powell Creek1.5 mi
- Tiffin River2.9 mi
- Sixmile Creek3.0 mi
- Wagner Run3.2 mi
- Little Flatrock Creek4.0 mi
- Auglaize River4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Defiance Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Defiance Reservoir?+
Defiance Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Saugeye and Yellow Perch in Defiance County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Defiance Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 23 records since 2016, stocking at Defiance Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Defiance Reservoir?+
Yes — Ohio requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Defiance Reservoir?+
Defiance Reservoir is a reservoir in Defiance County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: ODNR Division of Wildlife · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.