Franklin County · reservoir · 8 acres
Thoreau Pond
Thoreau Pond is a reservoir in Franklin County, Ohio. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Ohio's fish & wildlife agency; 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°
65°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
83°
68°
17 mph
79%
Sun
Storms
78°
68°
11 mph
79%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Smith Pond1.2 mi
- City of Columbus Sludge Pond1.4 mi
- Hoover Reservoir3.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Rocky Fork Creek4.3 mi
- Schrock Lake5.5 mi
- Westerville Reservoir6.9 mi
- Rainbow Lake7.7 mi
- Poste Lake6.9 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.
Thoreau Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Thoreau Pond?+
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 Thoreau Pond?+
Thoreau Pond is a reservoir in Franklin County, Ohio. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.