Deer Creek Reservoir Fishing
A 334-acre Ohio reservoir in Stark County, Electric Only, Unlimited.
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Deer Creek Reservoir by the ODNR numbers
Inside Stark County, Deer Creek Reservoir covers 334 acres on the ODNR lake map. Its edge measures near 10.7 miles on the Division of Wildlife map. From the lake point, Limaville is the nearest place at about 2 miles. It belongs to ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office).
Outboards follow a limit of Electric Only, Unlimited. Launching is possible at 1 public launch. ODNR has sunk 7 fish attractors in it.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio fish roster for Deer Creek Reservoir
Species shown for Deer Creek Reservoir come from Division of Wildlife layers and the stocking ledger.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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Cover at Deer Creek Reservoir includes 7 ODNR attractor sites, placed in 2004, from to feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 tree structures | Tree | 7 | 2004 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Launch sites on the shore of Deer Creek Reservoir
- Deer Creek Reservoir-Stark Co.Parksgravel ramp, 1 lane, 33 trailer spaces, no launch fee, electric motors only; Stark Co. Park District
Backup ramps around Deer Creek Reservoir
- Walborn Marina – Stark Co. Parks on Dale Walborn ReservoirDale Walborn Reservoir, 3 miles west
- Dutch Harbor on Berlin LakeBerlin Lake, 6 miles east
- Mill Creek Recreation Area on Berlin LakeBerlin Lake, 7 miles east
- Les's Bait launch on Berlin LakeBerlin Lake, 7 miles northeast
- Berlin Reservoir Wildlife RampBerlin Lake, 7 miles northeast
- Lake Milton State Park – Pointview RampLake Milton, 10 miles northeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Booklet rows for Deer Creek Reservoir
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
For Deer Creek Reservoir, start from the statewide inland rows shown here.
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio stocking ledger for Deer Creek Reservoir
From 1970 to 2019 the Ohio stocking file holds 74 lines for Deer Creek Reservoir, with 3,976,902 walleye, 254,911 channel catfish, 159,932 largemouth bass at the head.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 1,686 | yearling |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 1,713 | yearling |
| 2016 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 17,688 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 22,886 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Saugeye | 6,670 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Saugeye | 31,425 | fingerlings |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 5,044 | yearling |
| 2015 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 18,565 | fingerlings |
| 2014 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 16,744 | fingerlings |
| 2013 | Channel Catfish | 5,106 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 1,656 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 3,863 | yearling |
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); retrieved October 26, 2026.
Nearby Ohio lakes measured against Deer Creek Reservoir
Berlin Lake tops the nearby list for size at 3,344 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Reservoir | 334 | 1 | Electric Only, Unlimited | 0 | |
| Dale Walborn Reservoir | 3 miles west | 657 | 1 | 6 HP limit | 0 |
| Berlin Lake | 4 miles northeast | 3,344 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 7 |
| Lake Milton | 11 miles northeast | 1,695 | 4 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir | 12 miles north | 2,738 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Mogadore Reservoir | 12 miles northwest | 1,105 | 3 | electric motors only | 3 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Near Deer Creek Reservoir
Ohio reservoirs around Deer Creek Reservoir
- Dale Walborn Reservoir3 miles west
- Berlin Lake4 miles northeast
- Lake Milton11 miles northeast
- Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir12 miles north
- Mogadore Reservoir12 miles northwest
Minnows, crawlers and line for Deer Creek Reservoir
- Walborn Marinamarina, Alliance, 3 miles
- Les's Bait Marcko Landingbait and tackle shop, Deerfield, 7 miles
- Runzo's Outdoor Sportsbait and tackle shop, Beloit, 9 miles
- West Branch Marinabait and tackle shop, Ravenna, 11 miles
- North Coast Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lake Milton, 11 miles
- Ron's West Branch Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Ravenna, 12 miles
Ohio charter and guide listings near Deer Creek Reservoir
- A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Cleveland, (216) 346-2654
- Elite Eyes Sportfishingfishing guide, New Franklin, (330) 962-5352
Home bases within reach of Deer Creek Reservoir
- Alliance5 miles
- Sebring6 miles
- Hartville11 miles
Ohio counties around Deer Creek Reservoir
- Stark Countyseat: Canton
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Shorelines and reservoirs by Deer Creek Reservoir, photographed
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Questions to settle before heading for Deer Creek Reservoir
Where in Ohio is Deer Creek Reservoir?
ODNR maps it in Stark County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), about 2 miles from Limaville.
What surface area does ODNR give Deer Creek Reservoir?
Some 334 acres of water, with about 10.7 miles of shoreline.
Which ramp has the most trailer parking at Deer Creek Reservoir?
There are 1 public launch; Deer Creek Reservoir-Stark Co.Parks leads the list.
Which Ohio gamefish does the record tie to Deer Creek Reservoir?
ODNR sources name channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, hybrid striped bass and saugeye.
Is Deer Creek Reservoir named in the Ohio site-specific table?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round.
Do I need an Ohio license at Deer Creek Reservoir?
Anglers 16 and older need an Ohio fishing license: $25.00 a year for residents, $76.96 for nonresidents and $10.00 for residents 65 and older.
Can I run a big outboard on Deer Creek Reservoir?
The horsepower layer shows Electric Only, Unlimited.
Who sells minnows on the road to Ohio's Deer Creek Reservoir?
Drive about 3 miles to Walborn Marina.
What has ODNR stocked in Deer Creek Reservoir?
ODNR records 74 releases through 2019, most of them walleye.
Where is the structure in Deer Creek Reservoir?
Yes: 7 mapped attractor points.
Give an Ohio weekend to Deer Creek Reservoir
Check the daily limit before a fish goes in the cooler.