Bresler Reservoir
Bresler Reservoir is a large upground reservoir about 4 miles west of Lima in Allen County. It is one of the few man-made lakes in northwest Ohio with walleye stocked every year.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Stocked every year
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1East side boat launchRampPublic ramp on the east side off Kemp Road. No boat rentals.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Bresler Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bait OutbackNearby589 N Kemp Rd, Lima, OH 45807(419) 296-5257Directions ↗
Local tips
- Fish attractors are marked on the ODNR lake map, so download it before you go.
- Electric motors only, so bring a good trolling motor battery.
- Walleye are stocked yearly. Try the dike and the drop-offs.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.