Griggs Reservoir Fishing
A 387-acre Ohio reservoir in Franklin County.
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What ODNR maps at Griggs Reservoir
Anglers get 387 acres of reservoir at Griggs Reservoir, a water of Franklin County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 15.5 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Upper Arlington, roughly 3 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District One (Columbus office) covers this water.
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio fish ODNR records at Griggs Reservoir
ODNR sources connect these fish with Griggs Reservoir; others may swim there unlisted.
ODNR fish hot-spot layers, ODNR stocking records and Outdoor Writers of Ohio records, retrieved October 26, 2026.
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No trailer ramp is on file for Griggs Reservoir with ODNR.
Boat ramps in the area of Griggs Reservoir
- Trabue Murphy Landing on Scioto RiverScioto River, 3 miles south
- O'Shaughnessy Reservoir – Two Lakes West launchO'Shaughnessy Reservoir, 7 miles north
- Lower Olentangy Downtown Ramp on Olentangy RiverOlentangy River, 8 miles southeast
- O'Shaughnessy Reservoir – Marina and LaunchO'Shaughnessy Reservoir, 9 miles north
- Lower Scioto Park and Boat Launch on Scioto RiverScioto River, 10 miles southeast
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Elevation updates for Griggs Reservoir
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Griggs Reservoir At Columbus Oh | 755.66 ft lake elevation | Oct 29 10:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 29, 2026 11:39 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
The level panel above reads straight from the USGS gauge on Griggs Reservoir.
Ohio limits at Griggs 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 |
At Griggs Reservoir the inland table holds, with any site-specific line overriding it.
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.
Hatchery fish released into Griggs Reservoir
Between 1984 and 2021, ODNR logged 71 stocking entries for Griggs Reservoir, led by 1,890,666 saugeye, 165,173 hybrid-striped bass, 46,736 channel catfish.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Saugeye | 25,195 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Saugeye | 13,555 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 6,530 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 14,802 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Saugeye | 61,521 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Hybrid-Striped Bass | 19,670 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 9,602 | fingerlings |
| 2018 | Saugeye | 50,562 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Saugeye | 18,101 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Saugeye | 41,158 | fingerlings |
| 2017 | Saugeye | 21,690 | fingerlings |
| 2016 | Channel Catfish | 11,775 | 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.
The closest lakes to Griggs Reservoir, side by side
Size-wise, Alum Creek Lake leads the neighbors at 3,331 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griggs Reservoir | 387 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Antrim Lake | 4 miles east | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| O'Shaughnessy Reservoir | 10 miles north | 896 | 4 | unlimited horsepower | 0 |
| Hoover Reservoir | 14 miles northeast | 2,884 | 5 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Alum Creek Lake | 15 miles northeast | 3,331 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | 7 |
| Madison Lake | 19 miles southwest | 98 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Griggs Reservoir
More ODNR lakes within reach of Griggs Reservoir
- Antrim Lake4 miles east
- O'Shaughnessy Reservoir10 miles north
- Hoover Reservoir14 miles northeast
- Alum Creek Lake15 miles northeast
- Madison Lake19 miles southwest
Bait and tackle counters serving Griggs Reservoir
- Dick's Sporting Goods Dublinsporting goods store, Dublin, 2 miles
- Mad River Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Columbus, 3 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Hilliardsporting goods store, Hilliard, 6 miles
- Liberty Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Powell, 7 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Columbus, 1510 Polaris Parkwaysporting goods store, Columbus, 9 miles
- Fishermans West Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Galloway, 9 miles
Overnight options around Griggs Reservoir
- Upper Arlington3 miles
- Hilliard3 miles
- Dublin4 miles
The county guides that include Griggs Reservoir
- Franklin Countyseat: Columbus
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Griggs Reservoir, pictured
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Ask-and-answer notes on Griggs Reservoir
Which ODNR district covers Griggs Reservoir?
Ohio anglers find it in Franklin County, ODNR Wildlife District One (Columbus office), about 3 miles from Upper Arlington.
How much water does Griggs Reservoir hold at the surface?
About 387 acres, with about 15.5 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Griggs Reservoir?
No ramp is on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Griggs Reservoir?
Listed fish: saugeye, channel catfish and hybrid striped bass.
What can go in the cooler at Griggs Reservoir under Ohio rules?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Griggs 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.
What motor rule applies at Griggs Reservoir?
The layer has no entry, so follow posted rules.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Griggs Reservoir?
Dick's Sporting Goods Dublin, about 2 miles away.
Is Griggs Reservoir on the stocking records?
From 1984 to 2021: 71 releases, saugeye first.
What does the gauge at Griggs Reservoir read?
See the USGS reading above.
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