Delaware County · reservoir
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir
Stocked 22× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir is a reservoir in Delaware County, Ohio, stocked with Blue Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Saugeye — 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
86°
62°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
87°
66°
13 mph
84%
Sun
Rain
78°
66°
12 mph
84%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 5,875 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 15,025 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 101,094 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 47,827 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 183,768 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 5,020 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 90,096 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 89,515 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Blue Catfish | 29,878 | ||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 44,800 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 133,530 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 5,466 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 89,808 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 46,245 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 135,441 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 19,138 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 270,185 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 48,689 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 55,151 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 179,924 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 50,816 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 134,748 | ||
When does O'Shaughnessy Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
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Nearby waters
- Golden Bear Reservoir0.8 mi
- Eversole Run1.6 mi
- South Fork Indian Run3.6 mi
- Indian Run3.6 mi
- Weeping Rock Creek5.0 mi
- Brookside Country Club Lake5.4 mi
- Mill Creek6.4 mi
- Blues Creek8.3 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.
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in O'Shaughnessy Reservoir?+
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir is stocked with Blue Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass and Saugeye in Delaware County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does O'Shaughnessy Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking at O'Shaughnessy Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish O'Shaughnessy 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 O'Shaughnessy Reservoir?+
O'Shaughnessy Reservoir is a reservoir in Delaware 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.