Amick Reservoir fishing

Amick Reservoir fishing is stocked with Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, and 1 more on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1970, most often in January. Species guides list dawn, day, and dusk for Bluegill and Yellow Perch, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Saugeye.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
1,733 days ago · Saugeye
Plants on record
81
Since 1970
Species recorded
7
Surface acres
53

Fish at Amick Reservoir

7 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Channel Catfish Stocked · 28 plants · last January 1, 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2020 · 28 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Saugeye Stocked · 25 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Walleye Stocked · 14 plants · last January 1, 1988 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 1988 · 14 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 4 plants · last January 1, 1979 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1979 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 4 plants · last January 1, 1984 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1984 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Bluegill Stocked · 3 plants · last January 1, 1976 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1976 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Smallmouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last January 1, 1976 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1976 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Smallmouth Bass species guide

How Amick Reservoir is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 7,453 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Morrow County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1970

17,010

Fish stocked in 1971

41,040

Fish stocked in 1972

8,444

Fish stocked in 1974

13,700

Fish stocked in 1975

6,000

Fish stocked in 1976

24,642

Fish stocked in 1977

17,628

Fish stocked in 1978

3,050

Fish stocked in 1979

1,248

Fish stocked in 1980

9,320

Fish stocked in 1981

11,175

Fish stocked in 1982

9,149

Fish stocked in 1984

15,778

Fish stocked in 1986

2,850

Fish stocked in 1987

7,625

Fish stocked in 1988

2,940

Fish stocked in 1989

3,050

Fish stocked in 1990

2,000

Fish stocked in 1991

6,352

Fish stocked in 1992

9,106

Fish stocked in 1993

8,336

Fish stocked in 1996

2,036

Fish stocked in 1998

1,012

Fish stocked in 2000

1,000

Fish stocked in 2001

7,224

Fish stocked in 2002

12,398

Fish stocked in 2003

5,426

Fish stocked in 2004

7,861

Fish stocked in 2005

8,622

Fish stocked in 2006

7,923

Fish stocked in 2007

8,192

Fish stocked in 2008

8,413

Fish stocked in 2009

5,307

Fish stocked in 2010

1,351

Fish stocked in 2011

6,755

Fish stocked in 2012

7,179

Fish stocked in 2013

14,177

Fish stocked in 2014

6,674

Fish stocked in 2015

1,347

Fish stocked in 2016

9,492

Fish stocked in 2017

14,867

Fish stocked in 2018

3,322

Fish stocked in 2019

7,303

Fish stocked in 2020

7,225

Fish stocked in 2021

8,552

Fish stocked in 2022

10,926

Stocking history

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Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Saugeye 10,926 – report
January 1, 2021 Saugeye 3,154 – report
January 1, 2021 Saugeye 5,398 – report
January 1, 2020 Saugeye 5,875 – report
January 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 1,350 – report
January 1, 2019 Saugeye 7,303 – report
January 1, 2018 Saugeye 3,322 – report
January 1, 2017 Saugeye 12,201 – report
January 1, 2017 Channel Catfish 2,666 – report
January 1, 2016 Saugeye 6,819 – report
January 1, 2016 Channel Catfish 2,673 – report
January 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 1,347 – report
January 1, 2014 Saugeye 6,674 – report
January 1, 2013 Saugeye 7,985 – report
January 1, 2013 Saugeye 6,192 – report
January 1, 2012 Saugeye 5,844 – report
January 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 1,335 – report
January 1, 2011 Saugeye 6,755 – report
January 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 1,351 – report
January 1, 2009 Saugeye 5,307 – report
January 1, 2008 Saugeye 7,047 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,366 – report
January 1, 2007 Saugeye 8,192 – report
January 1, 2006 Saugeye 6,548 – report
January 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 1,375 – report
January 1, 2005 Saugeye 8,622 – report
January 1, 2004 Saugeye 6,495 – report
January 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,366 – report
January 1, 2003 Saugeye 5,426 – report
January 1, 2002 Saugeye 10,416 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 1,982 – report
January 1, 2001 Saugeye 7,224 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 491 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 521 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 245 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 791 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
January 1, 1993 Saugeye 8,336 – report
January 1, 1992 Saugeye 8,106 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 1,000 – report
January 1, 1991 Saugeye 6,352 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 2,000 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 3,050 – report
January 1, 1988 Walleye 1,470 – report
January 1, 1988 Walleye 1,470 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 7,625 – report
January 1, 1986 Walleye 606 – report
January 1, 1986 Walleye 2,244 – report
January 1, 1984 Yellow Perch 9,150 – report
January 1, 1984 Walleye 4,286 – report
January 1, 1984 Channel Catfish 2,342 – report
January 1, 1982 Walleye 3,049 – report
January 1, 1982 Walleye 6,100 – report
January 1, 1981 Yellow Perch 6,100 – report
January 1, 1981 Walleye 5,075 – report
January 1, 1980 Channel Catfish 3,525 – report
January 1, 1980 Channel Catfish 5,795 – report
January 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 1,248 – report
January 1, 1978 Channel Catfish 3,050 – report
January 1, 1977 Yellow Perch 3,128 – report
January 1, 1977 Walleye 8,400 – report
January 1, 1977 Walleye 6,100 – report
January 1, 1976 Yellow Perch 3,050 – report
January 1, 1976 Smallmouth Bass 3,342 – report
January 1, 1976 Largemouth Bass 1,250 – report
January 1, 1976 Channel Catfish 3,000 – report
January 1, 1976 Bluegill 14,000 – report
January 1, 1975 Walleye 3,000 – report
January 1, 1975 Walleye 3,000 – report
January 1, 1974 Smallmouth Bass 5,000 – report
January 1, 1974 Smallmouth Bass 5,000 – report
January 1, 1974 Channel Catfish 3,700 – report
January 1, 1972 Walleye 3,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 5,444 – report
January 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 5,040 – report
January 1, 1971 Channel Catfish 6,000 – report
January 1, 1971 Bluegill 30,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Walleye 5,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 2,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Bluegill 10,010 – report
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Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Galion
Boat ramp
Yes

ODNR Amick Reservoir Fishing Area (Morrow County, west of OH-309/OH-61): one boat ramp on the northeast side. Gasoline motors not permitted (electric only).

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Common questions

What fish are at Amick Reservoir?

Fishing Amick Reservoir usually means Channel Catfish: Channel Catfish accounts for 28 of 81 plants on record, ahead of Saugeye and 5 more. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2020. Saugeye was last stocked January 1, 2022. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 1988. Largemouth Bass was last stocked January 1, 1979. 3 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Amick Reservoir stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2022. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1970, most often in January. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of January. In 2022 it was January 1, 2022, about when it usually is. About 7,453 reported fish per acre, the most of 3 lakes in Morrow County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 7 years between 1970 and 2022.

How do you get on Amick Reservoir?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Galion. ODNR Amick Reservoir Fishing Area (Morrow County, west of OH-309/OH-61): one boat ramp on the northeast side. Gasoline motors not permitted (electric only).

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