Wauseon Reservoir #2 fishing

Wauseon Reservoir #2 fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Channel Catfish, and Saugeye on a reservoir. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1971, most often in January. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, 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 · Saugeye
Plants on record
84
Since 1971
Species recorded
5
Surface acres
50

Fish at Wauseon Reservoir #2

5 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Saugeye Stocked · 30 plants · last January 1, 2022 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2022 · 30 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Saugeye species guide
Yellow Perch Stocked · 24 plants · last January 1, 2021 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 2021 · 24 plants

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Yellow Perch species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 19 plants · last January 1, 2020 Best: dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 2020 · 19 plants

Best: dusk, night

Channel Catfish species guide
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last January 1, 1989 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked January 1, 1989 · 8 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Largemouth Bass Stocked · 3 plants · last January 1, 1977 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked January 1, 1977 · 3 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide

How Wauseon Reservoir #2 is stocked

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

About 17,186 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 9 lakes in Fulton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fish stocked in 1971

5,040

Fish stocked in 1974

4,108

Fish stocked in 1976

49,500

Fish stocked in 1977

8,937

Fish stocked in 1978

2,260

Fish stocked in 1979

48,132

Fish stocked in 1981

2,250

Fish stocked in 1982

3,629

Fish stocked in 1983

92,250

Fish stocked in 1984

4,500

Fish stocked in 1985

2,250

Fish stocked in 1987

3,380

Fish stocked in 1989

4,506

Fish stocked in 1990

4,509

Fish stocked in 1992

5,795

Fish stocked in 1994

9,055

Fish stocked in 1996

6,750

Fish stocked in 1997

4,521

Fish stocked in 1998

1,155

Fish stocked in 1999

6,897

Fish stocked in 2000

14,471

Fish stocked in 2001

13,056

Fish stocked in 2002

11,273

Fish stocked in 2003

4,677

Fish stocked in 2004

10,137

Fish stocked in 2005

9,580

Fish stocked in 2006

16,477

Fish stocked in 2007

31,411

Fish stocked in 2008

23,696

Fish stocked in 2009

15,425

Fish stocked in 2010

22,913

Fish stocked in 2011

23,977

Fish stocked in 2012

104,396

Fish stocked in 2013

21,831

Fish stocked in 2014

63,377

Fish stocked in 2015

50,970

Fish stocked in 2016

33,373

Fish stocked in 2017

29,382

Fish stocked in 2018

5,558

Fish stocked in 2019

34,494

Fish stocked in 2020

20,406

Fish stocked in 2021

23,864

Fish stocked in 2022

5,115

Stocking history

Showing 5 of 84 plants Showing 84 plants

Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
January 1, 2022 Saugeye 5,115 – report
January 1, 2021 Yellow Perch 13,594 – report
January 1, 2021 Saugeye 5,203 – report
January 1, 2021 Saugeye 5,067 – report
January 1, 2020 Yellow Perch 12,815 – report
January 1, 2020 Saugeye 5,072 – report
January 1, 2020 Channel Catfish 2,519 – report
January 1, 2019 Yellow Perch 10,665 – report
January 1, 2019 Yellow Perch 16,807 – report
January 1, 2019 Saugeye 7,022 – report
January 1, 2018 Saugeye 5,558 – report
January 1, 2017 Yellow Perch 18,600 – report
January 1, 2017 Saugeye 10,782 – report
January 1, 2016 Yellow Perch 14,940 – report
January 1, 2016 Yellow Perch 12,750 – report
January 1, 2016 Saugeye 5,683 – report
January 1, 2015 Saugeye 50,970 – report
January 1, 2014 Yellow Perch 13,377 – report
January 1, 2014 Saugeye 50,000 – report
January 1, 2013 Yellow Perch 14,091 – report
January 1, 2013 Saugeye 7,740 – report
January 1, 2012 Saugeye 51,272 – report
January 1, 2012 Saugeye 51,870 – report
January 1, 2012 Channel Catfish 1,254 – report
January 1, 2011 Yellow Perch 17,717 – report
January 1, 2011 Saugeye 6,260 – report
January 1, 2010 Yellow Perch 6,363 – report
January 1, 2010 Yellow Perch 16,550 – report
January 1, 2009 Yellow Perch 8,359 – report
January 1, 2009 Yellow Perch 3,300 – report
January 1, 2009 Saugeye 3,766 – report
January 1, 2008 Yellow Perch 7,964 – report
January 1, 2008 Yellow Perch 14,592 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 452 – report
January 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 688 – report
January 1, 2007 Yellow Perch 8,999 – report
January 1, 2007 Yellow Perch 13,819 – report
January 1, 2007 Saugeye 8,593 – report
January 1, 2006 Yellow Perch 10,582 – report
January 1, 2006 Saugeye 4,748 – report
January 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 332 – report
January 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 815 – report
January 1, 2005 Saugeye 9,580 – report
January 1, 2004 Saugeye 8,992 – report
January 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 1,145 – report
January 1, 2003 Saugeye 4,677 – report
January 1, 2002 Saugeye 9,114 – report
January 1, 2002 Channel Catfish 2,159 – report
January 1, 2001 Saugeye 13,056 – report
January 1, 2000 Saugeye 5,856 – report
January 1, 2000 Saugeye 7,488 – report
January 1, 2000 Channel Catfish 1,127 – report
January 1, 1999 Saugeye 6,897 – report
January 1, 1998 Channel Catfish 1,155 – report
January 1, 1997 Saugeye 4,521 – report
January 1, 1996 Saugeye 4,500 – report
January 1, 1996 Channel Catfish 2,250 – report
January 1, 1994 Saugeye 9,055 – report
January 1, 1992 Saugeye 4,500 – report
January 1, 1992 Channel Catfish 1,295 – report
January 1, 1990 Saugeye 2,259 – report
January 1, 1990 Channel Catfish 2,250 – report
January 1, 1989 Walleye 2,250 – report
January 1, 1989 Channel Catfish 2,256 – report
January 1, 1987 Walleye 2,250 – report
January 1, 1987 Channel Catfish 1,130 – report
January 1, 1985 Walleye 2,250 – report
January 1, 1984 Yellow Perch 4,500 – report
January 1, 1983 Walleye 90,000 – report
January 1, 1983 Channel Catfish 2,250 – report
January 1, 1982 Yellow Perch 1,454 – report
January 1, 1982 Walleye 1,983 – report
January 1, 1982 Walleye 192 – report
January 1, 1981 Channel Catfish 2,250 – report
January 1, 1979 Yellow Perch 1,832 – report
January 1, 1979 Walleye 45,000 – report
January 1, 1979 Channel Catfish 1,300 – report
January 1, 1978 Channel Catfish 2,260 – report
January 1, 1977 Yellow Perch 7,812 – report
January 1, 1977 Largemouth Bass 1,125 – report
January 1, 1976 Yellow Perch 4,500 – report
January 1, 1976 Walleye 45,000 – report
January 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 4,108 – report
January 1, 1971 Largemouth Bass 5,040 – report
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Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Wauseon
Boat ramp
No
Float tube friendly
Yes

ODNR Wauseon Reservoir Fishing Area: electric motors only; no boat ramp (car-top boats only). Located in Fulton County off County Road C.

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Nearest lakes

Wauseon Reservoir #1 0.1 mi last stocked January 1, 2020 Archbold Reservoir #2 7.3 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Archbold Reservoir #1 7.6 mi last stocked January 1, 2020 Delta Reservoir #2 8.9 mi last stocked January 1, 2022 Delta Reservoir #1 9 mi last stocked January 1, 2012

Common questions

What fish are at Wauseon Reservoir #2?

Fishing Wauseon Reservoir #2 usually means Saugeye: Saugeye accounts for 30 of 84 plants on record, ahead of Yellow Perch and 3 more. Saugeye was last stocked January 1, 2022. Yellow Perch was last stocked January 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked January 1, 2020. Walleye was last stocked January 1, 1989. 1 more species is on the stocking report.

When is Wauseon Reservoir #2 stocked?

Last stocked January 1, 2022. It is stocked about 1.6 times a year since 1971, 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 17,186 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 9 lakes in Fulton County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 9 years between 1971 and 2022.

How do you get on Wauseon Reservoir #2?

There is no boat ramp and it is float tube friendly. The nearest town is Wauseon. ODNR Wauseon Reservoir Fishing Area: electric motors only; no boat ramp (car-top boats only). Located in Fulton County off County Road C.

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