Findlay Reservoirs #2 Fishing
A 645-acre Ohio reservoir in Hancock County, 10 HP limit.
Pick for catfishPiscifun LumiCat II catfish rod48% OFFSale $114.99 Photo: Dakota Callaway, CC BY 2.0
Findlay Reservoirs #2 by the ODNR numbers
Inside Hancock County, Findlay Reservoirs #2 covers 645 acres on the ODNR lake map. Its edge measures near 4.3 miles on the Division of Wildlife map. From the lake point, Findlay is the nearest place at about 4 miles. It belongs to ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office).
Outboards follow a limit of 10 HP limit. Mapped hot spots name catfish, crappie, saugeye/walleye, smallmouth bass, sunfish and yellow perch. Launching is possible at 1 public launch. ODNR has sunk 6 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.
For the catfish herePiscifun Chaos XS round baitcaster36% OFFSale $57.99 Ohio fish roster for Findlay Reservoirs #2
Species shown for Findlay Reservoirs #2 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.
Where ODNR sank cover in Findlay Reservoirs #2
Cover at Findlay Reservoirs #2 includes 6 ODNR attractor sites, placed in 2014, 2015 and 2016, from to feet deep.
| Site | Type | Points | Depth | Year placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumber cribs | Wood | 2 | 2015, 2016 | |
| 2 Lumber cribs | Wood | 1 | 2014 | |
| 2 Spider structures | Tubes | 1 | 2016 | |
| Lumber Crib | Wood | 1 | 2014 | |
| Porcupine Cribs | 1 |
ODNR DOW Lake Fishing layer, fish attractors (type, year, depth as mapped), retrieved October 26, 2026.
Launch sites on the shore of Findlay Reservoirs #2
- John C. Sausser Findlay Reservoir # 2 launchconcrete ramp, 2 lanes, 3 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, 10 HP limit; City of Findlay
Backup ramps around Findlay Reservoirs #2
- Findlay Reservoir # 1 launchFindlay Reservoirs #1, under a mile south
- Van Buren State Park RampVan Buren Lake, 9 miles north
- Lake LaComte launch on Lake LecomteLake Lecomte, 10 miles northeast
- Veterans Memorial Reservoir launchVeterans Memorial Reservoir, 10 miles northeast
- Lake Lamberjack launchLamberjack Reservoir, 12 miles northeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Booklet rows for Findlay Reservoirs #2
| 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 Findlay Reservoirs #2, 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 Findlay Reservoirs #2
From 1970 to 2022 the Ohio stocking file holds 157 lines for Findlay Reservoirs #2, with 5,513,162 yellow perch, 3,319,936 walleye, 500,430 saugeye at the head.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Saugeye | 64,745 | fingerlings |
| 2022 | Walleye | 64,550 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 64,607 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 64,498 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 161,255 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Saugeye | 64,596 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Walleye | 64,980 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 161,841 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 75,630 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 85,707 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Saugeye | 27,368 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Saugeye | 64,776 | fingerlings |
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 Findlay Reservoirs #2
Findlay Reservoirs #1 tops the nearby list for size at 186 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay Reservoirs #2 | 645 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 6 | |
| Findlay Reservoirs #1 | under a mile southeast | 186 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Lake Lecomte | 10 miles northeast | 138 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Veterans Memorial Reservoir | 10 miles northeast | 157 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Lamberjack Reservoir | 12 miles northeast | 33 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 | 21 miles southeast | 32 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Near Findlay Reservoirs #2
Ohio reservoirs around Findlay Reservoirs #2
- Findlay Reservoirs #1under a mile southeast
- Lake Lecomte10 miles northeast
- Veterans Memorial Reservoir10 miles northeast
- Lamberjack Reservoir12 miles northeast
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir #121 miles southeast
Minnows, crawlers and line for Findlay Reservoirs #2
- Dick's Sporting Goods Findlaysporting goods store, Findlay, 3 miles
- Laffertys Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Van Buren, 9 miles
- Cindy's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Fostoria, 12 miles
- Mountain Man Trading Post Cobait and tackle shop, Tiffin, 20 miles
Ohio charter and guide listings near Findlay Reservoirs #2
- Best Try Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Oak Harbor, (419) 898-5515
- Playin' Hooky Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Clyde, (419) 265-5122
- Shamrock Fishing Charterscharter, Perrysburg, (419) 345-3948
Home bases within reach of Findlay Reservoirs #2
- Findlay4 miles
- Arlington10 miles
- Carey11 miles
Ohio counties around Findlay Reservoirs #2
- Hancock Countyseat: Findlay
Piscifun reels to stow for Findlay Reservoirs #2
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Shorelines and reservoirs by Findlay Reservoirs #2, photographed
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain
Photo: AthenaPolaris, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Minh Nguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions to settle before heading for Findlay Reservoirs #2
Where in Ohio is Findlay Reservoirs #2?
ODNR maps it in Hancock County, ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office), about 4 miles from Findlay.
What surface area does ODNR give Findlay Reservoirs #2?
Some 645 acres of water, with about 4.3 miles of shoreline.
Which ramp has the most trailer parking at Findlay Reservoirs #2?
There are 1 public launch; John C. Sausser Findlay Reservoir # 2 launch leads the list.
Which Ohio gamefish does the record tie to Findlay Reservoirs #2?
ODNR sources name catfish, crappie, saugeye/walleye, smallmouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch and walleye.
Is Findlay Reservoirs #2 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 Findlay Reservoirs #2?
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 Findlay Reservoirs #2?
The horsepower layer shows 10 HP limit.
Who sells minnows on the road to Ohio's Findlay Reservoirs #2?
Drive about 3 miles to Dick's Sporting Goods Findlay.
What has ODNR stocked in Findlay Reservoirs #2?
ODNR records 157 releases through 2022, most of them yellow perch.
Where is the structure in Findlay Reservoirs #2?
Yes: 6 mapped attractor points.
Give an Ohio weekend to Findlay Reservoirs #2
Check the daily limit before a fish goes in the cooler.