Ferguson Reservoir fishing

Ferguson Reservoir fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Largemouth Bass, and Saugeye on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.5 times a year since 1970, most often in January. 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.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
1,733 days ago · 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 January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 28 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Walleye Stocked · 22 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 22 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 21 plants · last January 1, 1997 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 1997 · 21 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Saugeye Stocked · 6 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last January 1, 1982 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1982 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Ferguson Reservoir is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 8,125 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Allen County with both a fish count and a surface area.

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

Showing 5 of 78 plants Showing 78 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Yellow Perch 78,260 – report
January 1, 2022 Walleye 30,831 – report
January 1, 2022 Saugeye 31,208 – report
January 1, 2021 Yellow Perch 77,789 – report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 31,108 – report
January 1, 2021 Saugeye 30,835 – report
January 1, 2020 Yellow Perch 77,595 – report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 30,803 – report
January 1, 2020 Saugeye 31,180 – report
January 1, 2019 Yellow Perch 37,180 – report
January 1, 2019 Yellow Perch 60,788 – report
January 1, 2019 Yellow Perch 16,836 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 40,376 – report
January 1, 2019 Saugeye 31,107 – report
January 1, 2018 Yellow Perch 17,367 – report
January 1, 2018 Walleye 19,679 – report
January 1, 2018 Saugeye 31,122 – report
January 1, 2017 Yellow Perch 80,845 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 31,760 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 31,073 – report
January 1, 2017 Saugeye 62,046 – report
January 1, 2016 Yellow Perch 79,488 – report
January 1, 2016 Yellow Perch 79,488 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 16,554 – report
January 1, 2015 Yellow Perch 11,849 – report
January 1, 2015 Yellow Perch 67,128 – report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 31,086 – report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 31,537 – report
January 1, 2014 Yellow Perch 49,392 – report
January 1, 2014 Yellow Perch 28,875 – report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 31,042 – report
January 1, 2013 Yellow Perch 78,995 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 45,486 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 32,487 – report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 61,978 – report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 31,438 – report
January 1, 2010 Walleye 7,484 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 31,335 – report
January 1, 2008 Yellow Perch 64,881 – report
January 1, 2008 Yellow Perch 26,910 – report
January 1, 2008 Walleye 34,850 – report
January 1, 2007 Walleye 15,777 – report
January 1, 2006 Walleye 31,348 – report
January 1, 2002 Yellow Perch 50,463 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 1,935 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 577 – report
January 1, 1997 Channel Catfish 331 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 5,058 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,056 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 484 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 41 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,210 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,008 – report
January 1, 1993 Channel Catfish 1,202 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 11,730 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 3,551 – report
January 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 2,498 – report
January 1, 1991 Channel Catfish 2,540 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 1,717 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 2,842 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 38,125 – report
January 1, 1984 Yellow Perch 30,500 – report
January 1, 1984 Yellow Perch 30,500 – report
January 1, 1983 Yellow Perch 7,248 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 15,250 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 15,250 – report
January 1, 1982 Yellow Perch 14,709 – report
January 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 550 – report
January 1, 1979 Yellow Perch 12,077 – report
January 1, 1979 Yellow Perch 61,104 – report
January 1, 1978 Yellow Perch 15,275 – report
January 1, 1978 Yellow Perch 152,396 – report
January 1, 1977 Yellow Perch 61,000 – report
January 1, 1976 Yellow Perch 61,000 – report
January 1, 1975 Channel Catfish 19,702 – report
January 1, 1974 Walleye 10,000 – report
January 1, 1972 Walleye 100,000 – report
January 1, 1970 Channel Catfish 500 – report
Show all 78 plants + Show less

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. Primitive boat ramps near the Reservoir Road entrance; gasoline motors prohibited. Parking on Reservoir Road and North Mumaugh Road.

View larger map · Open in Google Maps · Directions

Nearest lakes

Metzger Reservoir 0.9 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Lost Creek Reservoir 1.5 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Lima Lake 1.8 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Schoonover Lake 3 mi last stocked January 1, 2019 Bresler Reservoir 9.7 mi last stocked January 1, 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 January 1, 2022. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 2022. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 1997. Saugeye was last stocked January 1, 2022. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Ferguson 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 8,125 reported fish per acre, 4th most of 6 lakes in Allen County with both a fish count and a surface area. 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. Primitive boat ramps near the Reservoir Road entrance; gasoline motors prohibited. Parking on Reservoir Road and North Mumaugh Road.

Sources (1) +