Lorain County · reservoir
Wellington Upground Reservoir
Stocked 14× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Wellington Upground Reservoir is a reservoir in Lorain County, Ohio, stocked with Channel Catfish 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
Fog
82°
59°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
88°
65°
8 mph
5%
Sat
Showers
86°
67°
13 mph
79%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,918 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,908 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,750 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 40,103 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 1,908 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 79,707 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 79,982 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 7,965 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 39,760 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 64,155 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 5,135 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 40,596 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 4,082 | ||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 87,057 | ||
When does Wellington Upground Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 14 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Wellington Reservoirs0.1 mi
- Wellington Reservoir Number Two0.5 mi
- Findley Lake1.6 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Ukranian Youth Camp Lake2.6 mi
- Charlemont Creek3.1 mi
- Buck Creek3.7 mi
- Ber Al. Lake5.4 mi
- Clare Mar Camp Lake5.7 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.
Wellington Upground Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Wellington Upground Reservoir?+
Wellington Upground Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch in Lorain County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Wellington Upground Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 14 records since 2016, stocking at Wellington Upground Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Wellington 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 Wellington Upground Reservoir?+
Wellington Upground Reservoir is a reservoir in Lorain 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.