Shelby Reservoir #3 Fishing
A 51-acre Ohio reservoir in Richland County.
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What ODNR maps at Shelby Reservoir #3
Anglers get 51 acres of reservoir at Shelby Reservoir #3, a water of Richland County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 1.2 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Shelby, roughly 2 miles away. ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay 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 Shelby Reservoir #3
ODNR sources connect these fish with Shelby Reservoir #3; 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 Shelby Reservoir #3 with ODNR.
Boat ramps in the area of Shelby Reservoir #3
- Willard Reservoir ParkWillard Reservoir, 10 miles north
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Shelby Reservoir #3
| 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 Shelby Reservoir #3 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 Shelby Reservoir #3
Between 1995 and 2022, ODNR logged 89 stocking entries for Shelby Reservoir #3, led by 299,181 yellow perch, 163,832 walleye, 59,582 rainbow trout.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rainbow Trout | 2,003 | catchable |
| 2022 | Walleye | 10,394 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Rainbow Trout | 2,004 | catchable |
| 2021 | Walleye | 5,208 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Walleye | 5,126 | fingerlings |
| 2021 | Yellow Perch | 15,007 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Rainbow Trout | 2,001 | catchable |
| 2020 | Walleye | 5,192 | fingerlings |
| 2020 | Yellow Perch | 12,815 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Rainbow Trout | 2,007 | catchable |
| 2019 | Walleye | 7,016 | fingerlings |
| 2019 | Yellow Perch | 15,197 | 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 Shelby Reservoir #3, side by side
Size-wise, Clear Fork Reservoir leads the neighbors at 1,034 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Reservoir #3 | 51 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Willard Reservoir | 10 miles north | 199 | 1 | electric motors only | 6 |
| Clear Fork Reservoir | 14 miles south | 1,034 | 1 | unlimited horsepower | 5 |
| Powers Reservoir | 15 miles southwest | 28 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Outhwaite Reservoir | 16 miles west | 148 | 1 | 25 HP limit | 0 |
| Riley Reservoir | 16 miles west | 31 | 0 | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Shelby Reservoir #3
More ODNR lakes within reach of Shelby Reservoir #3
- Willard Reservoir10 miles north
- Clear Fork Reservoir14 miles south
- Powers Reservoir15 miles southwest
- Outhwaite Reservoir16 miles west
- Riley Reservoir16 miles west
Bait and tackle counters serving Shelby Reservoir #3
- Dick's Sporting Goods Ontariosporting goods store, Ontario, 9 miles
- Mifflin Lakes Trading Postbait and tackle shop, Ashland, 18 miles
- Fin Feather Fur Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Ashland, 21 miles
- Pleasant Hill Marinamarina, Perrysville, 24 miles
Paid trips on Shelby Reservoir #3 from Ohio
- Eyes On Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Sandusky, (419) 357-0036
- Fat Boy Sportfishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Wellington, (440) 387-7676
- Playin' Hooky Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Clyde, (419) 265-5122
- Schofield Charter Servicecharter, Lake Erie, Huron, (419) 433-5671
Overnight options around Shelby Reservoir #3
- Shelby2 miles
- Plymouth6 miles
- Ontario10 miles
The county guides that include Shelby Reservoir #3
- Richland Countyseat: Mansfield
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Shelby Reservoir #3, pictured
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Ask-and-answer notes on Shelby Reservoir #3
Which ODNR district covers Shelby Reservoir #3?
Ohio anglers find it in Richland County, ODNR Wildlife District Two (Findlay office), about 2 miles from Shelby.
How much water does Shelby Reservoir #3 hold at the surface?
About 51 acres, with about 1.2 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Shelby Reservoir #3?
No ramp is on file; see the nearby list.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Shelby Reservoir #3?
Listed fish: steelhead, walleye, yellow perch and channel catfish.
What can go in the cooler at Shelby Reservoir #3 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 Shelby Reservoir #3?
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 Shelby Reservoir #3?
The layer has no entry, so follow posted rules.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Shelby Reservoir #3?
Dick's Sporting Goods Ontario, about 9 miles away.
Is Shelby Reservoir #3 on the stocking records?
From 1995 to 2022: 89 releases, yellow perch first.
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