Putnam County · reservoir · 23 acres
Yellow Creek Reservoir
Stocked 10× since 2016 · ODNR Division of Wildlife
Yellow Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam 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
Partly cloudy
85°
58°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
65°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
79°
68°
13 mph
77%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 9,591 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 5,307 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 10,536 | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 12,670 | ||
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 11,740 | ||
| — 2020 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 10,515 | ||
| — 2019 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 14,406 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Channel Catfish | 2,178 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 13,200 | ||
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Yellow Perch | 10,625 | ||
When does Yellow Creek Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking here peaks in January.
Angler reports
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All Ohio waters with channel catfish → · All Ohio waters with yellow perch →
Nearby waters
- Dukes Run6.5 mi
- Riley Creek7.6 mi
- Ottawa Upground Reservoir8.3 mistocked Jan 1, 2025
- Miller Lake7.7 mi
- Ottawa Creek8.1 mi
- McComb Upground Reservoir Number One7.5 mi
- McComb Upground Reservoir Number Two7.8 mi
- Yellow Creek10.2 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.
Yellow Creek Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Yellow Creek Reservoir?+
Yellow Creek Reservoir is stocked with Channel Catfish and Yellow Perch in Putnam County, Ohio, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by ODNR Division of Wildlife. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Yellow Creek Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2016, stocking at Yellow Creek Reservoir peaks in January. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Yellow Creek 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 Yellow Creek Reservoir?+
Yellow Creek Reservoir is a reservoir in Putnam 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.