DEFIANCE RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • OHIO

Defiance Reservoir


April 29, 2024

Defiance Reservoir in Ohio is a popular fishing spot that is home to a variety of fish species, including bass, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing near the dam or in deeper water. The best time to visit is during the spring or fall, with average temperatures ranging from 50-70°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill
Image Alt Kelp Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Armco Park Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Bresler Upground Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Defiance Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Sparks Park Urban Fishery

Almaco Jack • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Fishing Point

Black Crappie • Black Sea Bass • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass

Bresler Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Boat Launch

Long Bend Fishing Site

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Sauger • Striped Bass • White Bass

Acton Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Oxbow Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

FIVE MILE CREEK WILDLIFE ACCESS
Auglaize Watershed, Ohio
LUTMAN ROAD LAUNCH RAMP
Upper Great Miami Watershed, Ohio
LONG ISLAND POINT
Upper Great Miami Watershed, Ohio
OAKWOOD RAMP
Auglaize Watershed, Ohio
MOUNDWOOD BOAT RAMP
Upper Great Miami Watershed, Ohio
INDIAN LAKE STATE PARK - CAMPGROUND RAMP
Upper Great Miami Watershed, Ohio
LAKEVIEW HARBOR BOAT RAMP
Upper Great Miami Watershed, Ohio
GRABILL ROAD 10943-10999, LEO-CEDARVILLE
St. Joseph Watershed, Indiana
WEST MAIN STREET OTTAWA
Watershed,
COUNTY ROAD 63 SAINT JOE
Watershed,

Rafting & Kayaking

U.S. 127 BRIDGE TO MORGAN COUNTY LINE
Emory Watershed, Tennessee
KENTUCKY ROAD 80 BRIDGE TO DOWNSTREAM PART OF ROCKCASTLE NARROWS
Rockcastle Watershed, Kentucky
I-40 BRIDGE TO WESTERN BOUNDARY OF CATOOSA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, AT ADAMS BRIDGE
Emory Watershed, Tennessee
TN/KY STATE LINE TO WHITE OAK JUNCTION
South Fork Cumberland Watershed, Kentucky
KENTUCKY ROAD 478 TO KENTUCKY ROAD 679
Upper Cumberland Watershed, Kentucky
KENTUCKY ROAD 679 TO CONFLUENCE OF CUMBERLAND RIVER
Upper Cumberland Watershed, Kentucky
MILL SITE TO CENTER BRIDGE
Emory Watershed, Tennessee
4 MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE KENTUCKY HIGHWAY 90 BRIDGE TO CONFLUENCE WITH CANE CREEK
Upper Cumberland Watershed, Kentucky
CENTER BRIDGE TO CUMBERLAND-MORGAN COUNTY LINE
Emory Watershed, Tennessee
TURKEY FOOT CAMPGROUND TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH FORK OF STATION CAMP CREEK
Upper Kentucky Watershed, Kentucky

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Ringwood Forest

Lumberjacks Park

Engelhardt Park

Marion Springs Township Park

Clio Park

Spaulding Township South Park

Montrose City Lion Park

Crayola Park

Garber Tennis Court

Frank N Anderson Celebration Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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