Crawford County · reservoir · 30 acres
Riley Reservoir
Stocked 21× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Riley Reservoir is a reservoir in Crawford 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
82°
57°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
63°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
84°
67°
17 mph
79%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,147 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 7,976 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,306 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 3,923 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,392 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 8,137 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,278 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 22,500 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 6,210 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 33,750 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,167 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 18,750 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,246 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 18,750 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 3,322 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 33,750 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,588 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 6,972 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 67,500 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 4,546 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 67,500 | ||
When does Riley Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 21 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with saugeye →
Nearby waters
- Bucyrus Reservoir0.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2019
- Bucyrus Reservoir Number One0.7 mi
- Bucyrus Reservoir Number Two1.0 mi
- Sugar Grove Lake6.4 mi
- Loss Creek5.4 mi
- Brandywine Creek6.3 mi
- Pabst Lake6.7 mi
- Lake Galion7.5 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.
Riley Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Riley Reservoir?+
Riley Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Saugeye and Yellow Perch in Crawford County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Riley Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 21 records since 2016, stocking at Riley Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Riley 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 Riley Reservoir?+
Riley Reservoir is a reservoir in Crawford 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.