Griggs Reservoir

Franklin County, Ohio

Griggs Reservoir is a narrow lake on the Scioto River in northwest Columbus, about six miles long north to south. It is a city water supply lake known for largemouth bass, crappie and stocked saugeye.

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Surface area387 acres

Max depth20 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsUnlimited (boats up to 22 feet, 40 mph speed limit)

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Fish stumps, fallen trees, docks, retaining walls and bluff drop-offs.

Saugeye●●●○○

Stocked by the Division of Wildlife.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Channel Catfish●●●○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Griggs Park boat launchRamp
Public ramp at 2933 Riverside Dr, Columbus. Park is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Directions ↗
East side ramps near the damRamp
Two ramps reached from Fishinger Road.Directions ↗
More public accessPublic
See the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Griggs 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 ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Fishermans WarehouseNearby
1125 Williams Rd, Columbus, OH 43207(614) 654-4105 Directions ↗

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Local tips

Most of the lake is 10 to 15 feet deep. Depth passes 20 feet only near the dam.
Water can get muddy after rain. Fish clearer upper areas or wait a day or two.
Jet skis, tubing and swimming are not allowed.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.