Franklin County · reservoir · 2,711 acres
Hoover Reservoir
Stocked 20× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Hoover Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin County, Ohio, stocked with Blue Catfish, Saugeye and Walleye — 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
Overcast
81°
57°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
6 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
83°
67°
16 mph
80%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 291,702 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 11,547 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 578,201 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 577,230 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 28,859 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 305,214 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 288,877 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 288,454 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 63,262 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 307,456 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 288,568 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 20,500 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 296,175 | ||
| Jan 1 | Walleye | 288,728 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 49,214 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 418,243 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 59,251 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 679,460 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 57,550 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 289,170 | ||
When does Hoover Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Smith Pond2.1 mi
- Thoreau Pond3.3 mi
- City of Columbus Sludge Pond4.3 mi
- Westerville Reservoir4.5 mi
- Little Walnut Creek6.4 mi
- Schrock Lake5.0 mi
- Rainbow Lake5.5 mi
- Alum Creek Lake6.1 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.
Hoover Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hoover Reservoir?+
Hoover Reservoir is stocked with Blue Catfish, Saugeye and Walleye in Franklin County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hoover Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 20 records since 2016, stocking at Hoover Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hoover 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 Hoover Reservoir?+
Hoover Reservoir is a reservoir in Franklin 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.