Lorain County · reservoir · 48 acres
Oberlin Reservoir
Stocked 12× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Oberlin Reservoir is a reservoir in Lorain County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
Fog
82°
61°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
9 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
88°
68°
9 mph
75%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,147 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,012 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,800 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,005 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,321 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,808 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,130 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 28,200 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,804 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,091 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,421 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 32,918 | ||
When does Oberlin Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Wellington Creek0.6 mi
- Elk Creek0.7 mi
- Plum Creek2.1 mi
- Duck Pond3.5 mi
- Oberlin Reservoir - Eleven3.6 mi
- Ponderosa Pines Lake5.2 mi
- Charlemont Creek6.3 mi
- Brentwood Lake6.0 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.
Oberlin Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Oberlin Reservoir?+
Oberlin Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch in Lorain County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Oberlin Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2016, stocking at Oberlin Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Oberlin 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 Oberlin Reservoir?+
Oberlin Reservoir is a reservoir in Lorain 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.