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Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 Fishing
A 32-acre Ohio reservoir in Wyandot County, electric motors only.
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Wyandot County
What ODNR maps at Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
Anglers get 32 acres of reservoir at Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1, a water of Wyandot County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 2.6 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Upper Sandusky, under a mile away.
Expect electric motors only on the water. The launch inventory shows 1 public launch.
32acres
2.6shoreline miles
1public launches
electric motors onlymotor rule
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres and shoreline miles), horsepower and fish hot-spot layers, Census places, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Launches
Ohio launches on Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir launch on Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1concrete ramp, 1 lane, 8 trailer spaces, no launch fee, electric motors only; City of Upper Sandusky
Boat ramps in the area of Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir #2 RampUpper Sandusky Reservoir #2, under a mile east
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Limits
Ohio limits at Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
| 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 Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 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.
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The closest lakes to Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1, side by side
Size-wise, Outhwaite Reservoir leads the neighbors at 148 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 | 32 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 | |
| Upper Sandusky Reservoir #2 | under a mile east | 132 | 1 | electric motors only | 4 |
| Bucyrus Lake #1 | 17 miles east | 38 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
| Outhwaite Reservoir | 17 miles east | 148 | 1 | 25 HP limit | 0 |
| Riley Reservoir | 17 miles east | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bucyrus Lake #2 | 18 miles east | 31 | 1 | 10 HP limit | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Nearby
A short hop from Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
More ODNR lakes within reach of Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
- Upper Sandusky Reservoir #2under a mile east
- Bucyrus Lake #117 miles east
- Outhwaite Reservoir17 miles east
- Riley Reservoir17 miles east
- Bucyrus Lake #218 miles east
Bait and tackle counters serving Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
- Rods, Guns and Morebait and tackle shop, Marion, 18 miles
- Mountain Man Trading Post Cobait and tackle shop, Tiffin, 19 miles
- Cindy's Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Fostoria, 24 miles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Findlaysporting goods store, Findlay, 24 miles
Paid trips on Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 from Ohio
- Playin' Hooky Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Clyde, (419) 265-5122
Overnight options around Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
- Upper Sanduskyunder a mile
- Carey11 miles
- Forest13 miles
The county guides that include Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
- Wyandot Countyseat: Upper Sandusky
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Pictures
Lakes, rivers and shore close to Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1, pictured
Photo: AthenaPolaris, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Answers
Ask-and-answer notes on Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1
Which ODNR district covers Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1?
Ohio anglers find it in Wyandot County, under a mile from Upper Sandusky.
How much water does Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 hold at the surface?
About 32 acres, with about 2.6 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1?
Yes, 1 public launch, including Upper Sandusky Reservoir launch on Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1?
The ODNR layers name no species here.
What can go in the cooler at Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1 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 Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1?
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 Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1?
Posted rule: electric motors only.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Upper Sandusky Reservoir #1?
Rods, Guns and More, about 18 miles away.
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