Wellington South Reservoir Fishing
A 26-acre Ohio reservoir in Lorain County, electric motors only.
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What ODNR maps at Wellington South Reservoir
Anglers get 26 acres of reservoir at Wellington South Reservoir, a water of Lorain County on the ODNR map. Its mapped shoreline runs about 2.2 miles. Gas, food and lodging are nearest in Wellington, under a mile away. ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office) covers this water.
Expect electric motors only on the water. The launch inventory shows 1 public launch. The 2026-27 booklet names it in 1 site-specific entry.
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 Wellington South Reservoir
ODNR sources connect these fish with Wellington South 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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- Wellington South Reservoir launchconcrete ramp, 1 lane, 40 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, electric motors only; Village of Wellington
Boat ramps in the area of Wellington South Reservoir
- Wellington Upground Reservoir launchWellington Upground Reservoir, under a mile north
- Findley State Park – Main RampFindley Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Findley State Park – Camper RampFindley Lake, 2 miles southeast
- Spencer Lake Wildlife Area – WestSpencer Lake, 8 miles east
- Spencer Lake Wildlife Area – EastSpencer Lake, 8 miles east
- New London Reservoir Park/CampgroundNew London Reservoir, 11 miles southwest
ODNR Parks and Watercraft boating facilities and DOW facility points, retrieved October 26, 2026.
Ohio limits at Wellington South 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 Wellington South Reservoir the inland table holds, with any site-specific line overriding it.
Special lake rules at Wellington South Reservoir
| Water as printed | Species | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Reservoir South | Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5; minimum 15 inches | Open year-round |
Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
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 Wellington South Reservoir
Between 1972 and 2021, ODNR logged 25 stocking entries for Wellington South Reservoir, led by 1,000,000 walleye, 13,224 channel catfish, 6,000 smallmouth bass.
| Year | Species | Number | Size or stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Channel Catfish | 650 | yearling |
| 2019 | Channel Catfish | 665 | yearling |
| 2017 | Channel Catfish | 665 | yearling |
| 2015 | Channel Catfish | 674 | yearling |
| 2013 | Channel Catfish | 675 | yearling |
| 2011 | Channel Catfish | 869 | yearling |
| 2009 | Channel Catfish | 615 | yearling |
| 2007 | Channel Catfish | 528 | yearling |
| 2005 | Channel Catfish | 531 | yearling |
| 2003 | Channel Catfish | 551 | yearling |
| 2001 | Channel Catfish | 184 | yearling |
| 2001 | Channel Catfish | 341 | 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.
The closest lakes to Wellington South Reservoir, side by side
Size-wise, Chippewa Lake leads the neighbors at 335 acres.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Hot-spot species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington South Reservoir | 26 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 | |
| Wellington Upground Reservoir | under a mile north | 159 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Findley Lake | 1 mile southeast | 85 | 2 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Spencer Lake | 8 miles east | 86 | 2 | electric motors only | 0 |
| New London Reservoir | 11 miles southwest | 212 | 1 | electric motors only | 0 |
| Chippewa Lake | 18 miles east | 335 | 0 | 12 mph max speed | 0 |
ODNR lake outlines, horsepower and hot-spot layers and the launch inventory, retrieved October 26, 2026.
A short hop from Wellington South Reservoir
More ODNR lakes within reach of Wellington South Reservoir
- Wellington Upground Reservoirunder a mile north
- Findley Lake1 mile southeast
- Spencer Lake8 miles east
- New London Reservoir11 miles southwest
- Chippewa Lake18 miles east
Bait and tackle counters serving Wellington South Reservoir
- The Reel Deal Tackle Shop & Reel Repairbait and tackle shop, Amherst, 17 miles
- Calabrese's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Chippewa Lake, 18 miles
- Mario's Landingmarina, Vermilion, 19 miles
- Maple Grove Marina & Parkmarina, Vermilion, 19 miles
- Key Harbour Marina Incmarina, Vermilion, 20 miles
- Fin Feather Fur Outfittersbait and tackle shop, Ashland, 20 miles
Paid trips on Wellington South Reservoir from Ohio
- A Reel Thrill Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Lorain, (216) 570-3169
- Fat Boy Sportfishing Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Wellington, (440) 387-7676
- Three lil Birds Charterscharter, Lake Erie, Lorain, (440) 823-5116
Overnight options around Wellington South Reservoir
- Wellingtonunder a mile
- LaGrange9 miles
- Oberlin10 miles
The county guides that include Wellington South Reservoir
- Lorain Countyseat: Elyria
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Lakes, rivers and shore close to Wellington South Reservoir, pictured
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Photo: Rona Proudfoot, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Doug Kerr, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Ask-and-answer notes on Wellington South Reservoir
Which ODNR district covers Wellington South Reservoir?
Ohio anglers find it in Lorain County, ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office), under a mile from Wellington.
How much water does Wellington South Reservoir hold at the surface?
About 26 acres, with about 2.2 miles of shoreline.
Where is the boat ramp at Wellington South Reservoir?
Yes, 1 public launch, including Wellington South Reservoir launch.
Which fish do ODNR files connect with Wellington South Reservoir?
Listed fish: channel catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye.
What can go in the cooler at Wellington South Reservoir under Ohio rules?
Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass: 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches; Open year-round. ODNR prints extra limits for it, listed above.
Can an out-of-state visitor fish Wellington South 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 Wellington South Reservoir?
Posted rule: electric motors only.
Which listed shop is the shortest drive from Wellington South Reservoir?
The Reel Deal Tackle Shop & Reel Repair, about 17 miles away.
Is Wellington South Reservoir on the stocking records?
From 1972 to 2021: 25 releases, walleye first.
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