Putnam County · reservoir · 20 acres
Ottawa Upground Reservoir
Stocked 13× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Ottawa Upground Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
Showers
78°
69°
15 mph
58%
Sun
Showers
77°
68°
16 mph
82%
Mon
Overcast
80°
62°
13 mph
42%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,024 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,038 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,523 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,192 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,249 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,100 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,280 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 6,114 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,446 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,006 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 8,184 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,027 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 2,273 | ||
When does Ottawa Upground Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Riley Creek1.3 mi
- Cranberry Creek5.0 mi
- Dukes Run5.5 mi
- Little Cranberry Creek8.3 mi
- Sycamore Creek8.5 mi
- Yellow Creek Reservoir8.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Bear Creek7.4 mi
- Bluffton College Lake9.6 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.
Ottawa Upground Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ottawa Upground Reservoir?+
Ottawa Upground Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Saugeye in Putnam County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Ottawa Upground Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking at Ottawa Upground Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Ottawa Upground 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 Ottawa Upground Reservoir?+
Ottawa Upground Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam 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.