Ferguson Reservoir fishing

Ferguson Reservoir fishing: not stocked since 2022. It was stocked with Channel Catfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Saugeye on a reservoir. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Saugeye, and dawn, day, and dusk for Yellow Perch.

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Last stocked
2022
Yellow Perch
Plants on record
78
Since 1970
Species recorded
5
Surface acres
308

Fish at Ferguson Reservoir

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Yellow Perch Stocked · 28 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 2022 · 28 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Walleye Stocked · 22 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2022 · 22 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 21 plants · last 1997 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked 1997 · 21 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Saugeye Stocked · 6 plants · last 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 2022 · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide

How Ferguson Reservoir is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

No plants recorded in 17 years between 1970 and 2022.

Fish stocked in 1970

500

Fish stocked in 1972

100,000

Fish stocked in 1974

10,000

Fish stocked in 1975

19,702

Fish stocked in 1976

61,000

Fish stocked in 1977

61,000

Fish stocked in 1978

167,671

Fish stocked in 1979

73,181

Fish stocked in 1982

15,259

Fish stocked in 1983

37,748

Fish stocked in 1984

61,000

Fish stocked in 1987

38,125

Fish stocked in 1989

4,559

Fish stocked in 1991

5,038

Fish stocked in 1992

15,281

Fish stocked in 1993

5,001

Fish stocked in 1995

5,058

Fish stocked in 1997

2,843

Fish stocked in 2002

50,463

Fish stocked in 2006

31,348

Fish stocked in 2007

15,777

Fish stocked in 2008

126,641

Fish stocked in 2009

31,335

Fish stocked in 2010

7,484

Fish stocked in 2011

31,438

Fish stocked in 2012

61,978

Fish stocked in 2013

156,968

Fish stocked in 2014

109,309

Fish stocked in 2015

141,600

Fish stocked in 2016

175,530

Fish stocked in 2017

205,724

Fish stocked in 2018

68,168

Fish stocked in 2019

186,287

Fish stocked in 2020

139,578

Fish stocked in 2021

139,732

Fish stocked in 2022

140,299

Stocking history

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2022Yellow Perch78,260–report
2022Walleye30,831–report
2022Saugeye31,208–report
2021Yellow Perch77,789–report
2021Walleye31,108–report
2021Saugeye30,835–report
2020Yellow Perch77,595–report
2020Walleye30,803–report
2020Saugeye31,180–report
2019Yellow Perch37,180–report
2019Yellow Perch60,788–report
2019Yellow Perch16,836–report
2019Walleye40,376–report
2019Saugeye31,107–report
2018Yellow Perch17,367–report
2018Walleye19,679–report
2018Saugeye31,122–report
2017Yellow Perch80,845–report
2017Walleye31,760–report
2017Walleye31,073–report
2017Saugeye62,046–report
2016Yellow Perch79,488–report
2016Yellow Perch79,488–report
2016Walleye16,554–report
2015Yellow Perch11,849–report
2015Yellow Perch67,128–report
2015Walleye31,086–report
2015Walleye31,537–report
2014Yellow Perch49,392–report
2014Yellow Perch28,875–report
2014Walleye31,042–report
2013Yellow Perch78,995–report
2013Walleye45,486–report
2013Walleye32,487–report
2012Walleye61,978–report
2011Walleye31,438–report
2010Walleye7,484–report
2009Walleye31,335–report
2008Yellow Perch64,881–report
2008Yellow Perch26,910–report
2008Walleye34,850–report
2007Walleye15,777–report
2006Walleye31,348–report
2002Yellow Perch50,463–report
1997Channel Catfish1,935–report
1997Channel Catfish577–report
1997Channel Catfish331–report
1995Channel Catfish5,058–report
1993Channel Catfish1,056–report
1993Channel Catfish484–report
1993Channel Catfish41–report
1993Channel Catfish1,210–report
1993Channel Catfish1,008–report
1993Channel Catfish1,202–report
1992Channel Catfish11,730–report
1992Channel Catfish3,551–report
1991Channel Catfish2,498–report
1991Channel Catfish2,540–report
1989Channel Catfish1,717–report
1989Channel Catfish2,842–report
1987Channel Catfish38,125–report
1984Yellow Perch30,500–report
1984Yellow Perch30,500–report
1983Yellow Perch7,248–report
1983Channel Catfish15,250–report
1983Channel Catfish15,250–report
1982Yellow Perch14,709–report
1982Largemouth Bass550–report
1979Yellow Perch12,077–report
1979Yellow Perch61,104–report
1978Yellow Perch15,275–report
1978Yellow Perch152,396–report
1977Yellow Perch61,000–report
1976Yellow Perch61,000–report
1975Channel Catfish19,702–report
1974Walleye10,000–report
1972Walleye100,000–report
1970Channel Catfish500–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Lima
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

ODNR Ferguson & Metzger Reservoirs Fishing Area (Lima): fishing permitted on both reservoirs. Parking on Reservoir Road and North Mumaugh Road.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Ohio Department of Natural Resources before you go.

Nearest lakes

Metzger Reservoir 0.9 mi last stocked 2022 Lost Creek Reservoir 1.5 mi last stocked 2022 Lima Lake 1.8 mi last stocked 2022 Schoonover Lake 3 mi last stocked 2019 Bresler Reservoir 9.7 mi last stocked 2022

Common questions

What fish are at Ferguson Reservoir?

Fishing Ferguson Reservoir usually means Yellow Perch: Yellow Perch accounts for 28 of 78 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 3 more. Yellow Perch was last stocked 2022. Walleye was last stocked 2022. Channel Catfish was last stocked 1997. Saugeye was last stocked 2022. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Ferguson Reservoir stocked?

Not stocked since 2022. No plants recorded in 17 years between 1970 and 2022.

How do you get on Ferguson Reservoir?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Lima. ODNR Ferguson & Metzger Reservoirs Fishing Area (Lima): fishing permitted on both reservoirs. Parking on Reservoir Road and North Mumaugh Road.

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