Bucyrus Reservoir No. 4
Bucyrus Reservoir No. 4 is the largest of the Bucyrus reservoirs, about two miles northeast of Bucyrus in Crawford County in north-central Ohio. It averages about 27 feet deep and holds yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye and bluegill.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Points, riprap and the dam area at low light. Jigs with minnows in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Yellow Perch
Open water and drop-offs. Small minnows or jigs, and through the ice in winter.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Bluegill
Common near docks and shoreline cover.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Primitive boat rampRampReached directly off State Route 98. There is no boat rental.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 Bucyrus Reservoir No. 4 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
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Search more bait shops near Bucyrus Reservoir No. 4 ↗Local tips
- The ramp is primitive and there is no boat rental.
- Reservoir No. 4 is reached directly off State Route 98.
- Check the ODNR fishing map and local rules before you go.
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