Hancock County · reservoir · 178 acres
Findlay Reservoir
Stocked 57× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Findlay Reservoir is a reservoir in Hancock County, Ohio, stocked with Saugeye, Walleye 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
Mostly clear
83°
59°
8 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Rain
80°
68°
12 mph
80%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 161,299 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 64,468 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 64,663 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 18,695 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 18,643 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 46,790 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 80,543 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 65,352 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 64,838 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 18,832 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 19,322 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 42,938 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 19,055 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 19,027 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 46,512 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 64,692 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 64,530 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 139,822 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 64,745 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 18,632 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 18,986 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 87,486 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 296,762 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 64,550 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 19,056 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 161,255 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 64,498 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 64,607 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 46,560 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 18,685 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 46,557 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 64,596 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 64,980 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 323,178 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 18,788 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 18,932 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 131,445 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 242,575 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 70,703 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 28,840 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 40,970 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 74,984 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 11,392 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 38,637 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 32,819 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 47,233 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 26,902 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 37,700 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 46,680 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 162,418 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 136,400 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 131,396 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 38,192 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 42,765 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 100,704 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 13,795 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 330,837 | ||
When does Findlay Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 57 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
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All Ohio waters with saugeye → · All Ohio waters with walleye →
Nearby waters
- Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two0.6 mi
- Buckrun Creek3.1 mi
- Lye Creek4.2 mi
- Eagle Creek4.5 mi
- Potato Run6.7 mi
- Van Buren Lake9.2 mi
- Fostoria Reservoir9.7 mi
- Aurand Run8.9 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.
Findlay Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Findlay Reservoir?+
Findlay Reservoir is stocked with Saugeye, Walleye and Yellow Perch in Hancock County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Findlay Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 57 records since 2016, stocking at Findlay Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Findlay 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 Findlay Reservoir?+
Findlay Reservoir is a reservoir in Hancock 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.