34 public waters in the Northwest Ohio region — 9 lakes/reservoirs and 25 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on an Ohio licence.
See every public fishing venue in Ohio on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lost Creek Reservoir (910 acres) sits in Ashland, Ottawa, Clark and 1 more county in Ohio, managed by Municipal water authority. An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Bresler Upground Reservoir (571 acres) sits in Allen County, Ohio, managed by Municipal water authority. A steep-sided upground water-supply reservoir — cold and deep enough for Walleye, Saugeye and Yellow Perch, with White Bass and Channel Catfish. Bank fishing along the dyke; check the city's boating/permit rules.
Bresler (Upground) Reservoir in Allen County is one of the few Northwest Ohio lakes with annually stocked walleye, alongside largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, brown bullhead and yellow perch.
Williams Reservoir, a 426-acre Northwest Ohio impoundment in Allen County, offers a classic mix of warm-water and panfish species centered on Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass. Yellow Perch and Bluegill round out the fishery in a mid-sized, accessible venue.
Allen County, Ohio — Kokosing Lake is a 307-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife: An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
Ferguson Reservoir (307 acres) sits in Allen County, Ohio, managed by Municipal water authority. A steep-sided upground water-supply reservoir — cold and deep enough for Walleye, Saugeye and Yellow Perch, with White Bass and Channel Catfish. Bank fishing along the dyke; check the city's boating/permit rules.
In Allen County, Ohio, Lima Reservoir is a 85-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife. An Ohio state-park or wildlife-area lake — Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie and Channel Catfish, with Saugeye stocked in many. Family-friendly bank access and a ramp.
In Allen County, Ohio, Cob Lake is a 26-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Allen County, Ohio, Schoonover Lake is a 23-acre lake, managed by Ohio Division of Wildlife. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Auglaize River (182 km) flows through Allen, Auglaize, Putnam and 2 more counties in Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Ottawa River (98 km) flows through Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio — Sugar Creek is a 38 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Hancock, Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio — Riley Creek is a 37 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Cranberry Creek runs 33 km through Putnam and Allen Counties, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Hog Creek (26 km) flows through Hardin and Allen Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Allen, Van Wert and Putnam Counties, Ohio — Jennings Creek is a 27 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Putnam and Allen Counties, Ohio — Plum Creek is a 26 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Dutch Run (20 km) flows through Putnam and Allen Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Van Wert, Putnam and Allen Counties, Ohio — West Jennings Creek is a 15 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Putnam and Allen Counties, Ohio, Cranberry Run is a 14 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Honey Run runs 14 km through Allen County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Little Riley Creek runs 14 km through Allen County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Twomile Creek (14 km) flows through Auglaize and Allen Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Allen, Putnam and Van Wert Counties, Ohio — Flat Fork is a 15 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Pike Run (13 km) flows through Allen County, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Little Ottawa River (12 km) flows through Allen and Auglaize Counties, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Wrestle Creek runs 11 km through Auglaize and Allen Counties, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Allen County, Ohio, Dug Run is a 10 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Rattlesnake Creek runs 9 km through Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Allen County, Ohio — Little Hog Creek is a 8 km stream: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Camp Creek (10 km) flows through Allen County, Ohio. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Pigeon Run runs 9 km through Allen County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
In Hardin and Allen Counties, Ohio, Mud Run is a 8 km river or creek. A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Little Cranberry Creek runs 9 km through Allen County, Ohio: A warmwater Ohio stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or float; bank access at road crossings, parks and public land.
Across its mapped waters, Allen County holds 20 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Common Carp and Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Ohio map Join PiscaMapsOne Ohio fishing licence covers every public water in the state — resident annual about $25, non-resident about $51, with 1-day and 3-day options. There is no separate trout stamp. Muskingum Watershed (MWCD) lakes need their own launch permit, and a few city reservoirs (e.g. Findlay) ask for a cheap local permit. Buy at ohiodnr.gov/buy-licenses or in the HuntFish OH app.