Allen County · reservoir
Metzger Reservoir
Stocked 21× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Metzger Reservoir is a reservoir in Allen 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
84°
57°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
64°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
83°
68°
16 mph
76%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 15,847 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,911 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 8,016 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 15,772 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 19,669 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 15,831 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,522 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 15,843 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 40,424 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 31,698 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,746 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 15,730 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,288 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 16,771 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 66,133 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 16,673 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 12,212 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 32,747 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 40,848 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 16,179 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 86,670 | ||
When does Metzger Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Wrestle Creek2.1 mi
- Camp Creek2.2 mi
- Ferguson Reservoir4.4 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lost Creek Reservoir4.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Lost Creek5.2 mi
- Twin Lake Reservoir5.2 mi
- Lima Reservoir5.6 mi
- Schoonover Lake5.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
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.
Metzger Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Metzger Reservoir?+
Metzger Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Saugeye and Yellow Perch in Allen County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Metzger Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2016, stocking at Metzger Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Metzger 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 Metzger Reservoir?+
Metzger Reservoir is a reservoir in Allen 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.