Lucas County · reservoir · 21 acres
Swanton Reservoir
Stocked 13× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Swanton Reservoir is a reservoir in Lucas County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout — 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
Mostly clear
88°
60°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
66°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Showers
83°
69°
13 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 606 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,411 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,000 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,006 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,000 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,008 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,003 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,065 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,196 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,004 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,009 | ||
| Jan 1 | Rainbow Trout | 1,001 | ||
When does Swanton Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 13 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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All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Ai Creek0.5 mi
- Fewless Creek2.1 mi
- Gale Run2.5 mi
- Evergreen Lake3.4 mi
- Fulton Pond3.4 mi
- Blue Creek6.4 mi
- Delta Reservoir7.0 mistocked Jan 1, 2022
- Albon Lake7.6 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.
Swanton Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Swanton Reservoir?+
Swanton Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Rainbow Trout in Lucas County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Swanton Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 13 records since 2016, stocking at Swanton Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Swanton 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 Swanton Reservoir?+
Swanton Reservoir is a reservoir in Lucas 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.