Shelby Reservoir #3 fishing

Shelby Reservoir #3 fishing is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, and Yellow Perch on a reservoir. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 1995, most often in January. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Rainbow Trout, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

Illustration, not a photo of this lake
Last stocked
January 1, 2022
1,733 days ago · Walleye
Plants on record
89
Since 1995
Species recorded
4
Surface acres
51

Fish at Shelby Reservoir #3

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 31 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 31 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Walleye Stocked · 25 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 25 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 20 plants · last January 1, 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 20 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 13 plants · last January 1, 2018 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2018 · 13 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide

How Shelby Reservoir #3 is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 10,611 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Richland County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1995

1,280

Fish stocked in 1997

8,760

Fish stocked in 1998

12,054

Fish stocked in 1999

8,229

Fish stocked in 2000

10,293

Fish stocked in 2001

35,666

Fish stocked in 2002

40,247

Fish stocked in 2003

33,682

Fish stocked in 2004

41,079

Fish stocked in 2005

14,941

Fish stocked in 2006

36,105

Fish stocked in 2007

5,510

Fish stocked in 2008

11,270

Fish stocked in 2009

20,733

Fish stocked in 2010

28,944

Fish stocked in 2011

7,732

Fish stocked in 2012

9,807

Fish stocked in 2013

22,376

Fish stocked in 2014

20,911

Fish stocked in 2015

36,790

Fish stocked in 2016

20,600

Fish stocked in 2017

25,350

Fish stocked in 2018

4,845

Fish stocked in 2019

24,220

Fish stocked in 2020

20,008

Fish stocked in 2021

27,345

Fish stocked in 2022

12,397

Stocking history

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Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Walleye 10,394 – report
January 1, 2022 Rainbow Trout 2,003 – report
January 1, 2021 Yellow Perch 15,007 – report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 5,126 – report
January 1, 2021 Walleye 5,208 – report
January 1, 2021 Rainbow Trout 2,004 – report
January 1, 2020 Yellow Perch 12,815 – report
January 1, 2020 Walleye 5,192 – report
January 1, 2020 Rainbow Trout 2,001 – report
January 1, 2019 Yellow Perch 15,197 – report
January 1, 2019 Walleye 7,016 – report
January 1, 2019 Rainbow Trout 2,007 – report
January 1, 2018 Rainbow Trout 2,271 – report
January 1, 2018 Channel Catfish 2,574 – report
January 1, 2017 Yellow Perch 12,972 – report
January 1, 2017 Walleye 10,358 – report
January 1, 2017 Rainbow Trout 2,020 – report
January 1, 2016 Yellow Perch 13,080 – report
January 1, 2016 Walleye 5,518 – report
January 1, 2016 Rainbow Trout 2,002 – report
January 1, 2015 Yellow Perch 26,598 – report
January 1, 2015 Walleye 6,908 – report
January 1, 2015 Rainbow Trout 2,005 – report
January 1, 2015 Channel Catfish 1,279 – report
January 1, 2014 Yellow Perch 13,750 – report
January 1, 2014 Walleye 5,160 – report
January 1, 2014 Rainbow Trout 2,001 – report
January 1, 2013 Yellow Perch 12,775 – report
January 1, 2013 Walleye 7,581 – report
January 1, 2013 Rainbow Trout 2,020 – report
January 1, 2012 Walleye 6,524 – report
January 1, 2012 Rainbow Trout 2,000 – report
January 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 1,283 – report
January 1, 2011 Walleye 5,716 – report
January 1, 2011 Rainbow Trout 2,016 – report
January 1, 2010 Yellow Perch 5,510 – report
January 1, 2010 Yellow Perch 20,130 – report
January 1, 2010 Rainbow Trout 2,022 – report
January 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 1,282 – report
January 1, 2009 Yellow Perch 4,922 – report
January 1, 2009 Yellow Perch 2,200 – report
January 1, 2009 Yellow Perch 5,925 – report
January 1, 2009 Walleye 5,683 – report
January 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 1,611 – report
January 1, 2009 Rainbow Trout 392 – report
January 1, 2008 Walleye 7,959 – report
January 1, 2008 Rainbow Trout 2,024 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,287 – report
January 1, 2007 Walleye 3,506 – report
January 1, 2007 Rainbow Trout 2,004 – report
January 1, 2006 Yellow Perch 16,237 – report
January 1, 2006 Yellow Perch 10,064 – report
January 1, 2006 Walleye 6,564 – report
January 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 1,817 – report
January 1, 2006 Rainbow Trout 134 – report
January 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 1,289 – report
January 1, 2005 Yellow Perch 4,425 – report
January 1, 2005 Walleye 8,514 – report
January 1, 2005 Rainbow Trout 2,002 – report
January 1, 2004 Yellow Perch 28,203 – report
January 1, 2004 Walleye 8,453 – report
January 1, 2004 Rainbow Trout 3,055 – report
January 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,368 – report
January 1, 2003 Yellow Perch 25,499 – report
January 1, 2003 Walleye 5,833 – report
January 1, 2003 Rainbow Trout 2,350 – report
January 1, 2002 Yellow Perch 27,874 – report
January 1, 2002 Walleye 5,757 – report
January 1, 2002 Rainbow Trout 2,301 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 3,034 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 1,281 – report
January 1, 2001 Yellow Perch 25,998 – report
January 1, 2001 Walleye 7,388 – report
January 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 2,280 – report
January 1, 2000 Walleye 5,585 – report
January 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,729 – report
January 1, 2000 Rainbow Trout 1,645 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 1,334 – report
January 1, 1999 Walleye 5,976 – report
January 1, 1999 Rainbow Trout 2,253 – report
January 1, 1998 Walleye 5,205 – report
January 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 3,010 – report
January 1, 1998 Rainbow Trout 2,551 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,288 – report
January 1, 1997 Walleye 6,708 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 840 – report
January 1, 1997 Rainbow Trout 1,212 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 680 – report
January 1, 1995 Channel Catfish 600 – report
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Access and facts

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

ODNR Shelby Reservoir #3 Fishing Area: concrete boat ramp; gasoline motors prohibited. Fishing daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Northeast of Shelby on London West Road (about 0.5 mile east of SR 61). 51-acre upground municipal reservoir.

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Nearest lakes

Shelby Reservoir #2 2.8 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Shelby Reservoir #1 2.8 mi last stocked January 1, 1998 Willard Reservoir 10.2 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 New Washington Reservoir #2 11.2 mi last stocked January 1, 1981 Clearfork Reservoir 14.8 mi last stocked January 1, 2021

Common questions

What fish are at Shelby Reservoir #3?

Fishing Shelby Reservoir #3 usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 31 of 89 plants on record, ahead of Walleye and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked January 1, 2022. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 2022. Yellow Perch was last stocked January 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2018.

When is Shelby Reservoir #3 stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2022. It is stocked about 3.2 times a year since 1995, 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 10,611 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Richland County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 1996.

How do you get on Shelby Reservoir #3?

Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Shelby. ODNR Shelby Reservoir #3 Fishing Area: concrete boat ramp; gasoline motors prohibited. Fishing daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Northeast of Shelby on London West Road (about 0.5 mile east of SR 61). 51-acre upground municipal reservoir.

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