Fulton County · reservoir · 9 acres
Wauseon Reservoir
Stocked 22× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Wauseon Reservoir is a reservoir in Fulton 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
Overcast
88°
63°
9 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
80°
68°
15 mph
79%
Sun
Showers
70°
64°
16 mph
79%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,169 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 12,719 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,069 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 6,334 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,089 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 12,555 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 13,274 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,115 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 10,270 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 13,594 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 578 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,519 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,072 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 12,815 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 7,022 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 27,472 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,558 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 18,600 | ||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 10,782 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Saugeye | 5,683 | ||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 580 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 27,690 | ||
When does Wauseon Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 22 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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Nearby waters
- Wauseon Reservoir Number Two0.2 mi
- Oberhaus Creek8.0 mi
- Van Hyning Creek8.1 mi
- Garrett Creek9.1 mi
- Archbold Reservoir Number Two7.3 mi
- Archbold Reservoir Number One7.3 mi
- South Branch Bad Creek8.9 mi
- Benien Creek10.3 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.
Wauseon Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wauseon Reservoir?+
Wauseon Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish, Saugeye and Yellow Perch in Fulton County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Wauseon Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2016, stocking at Wauseon Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Wauseon 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 Wauseon Reservoir?+
Wauseon Reservoir is a reservoir in Fulton 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.