Killdeer Reservoir
Killdeer Reservoir is a 285-acre reservoir in Wyandot County in northwest Ohio, in the Killdeer Plains area. It is an electric-motor lake with walleye, smallmouth and largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, white crappie and stocked channel catfish.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Bluegill
Common near docks and shoreline cover.
Yellow Perch
Open water and drop-offs. Small minnows or jigs, and through the ice in winter.
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.
- North side boat rampRampModern ramp and parking area on the north side, off County Road 75.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 Killdeer 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
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Killdeer Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Only electric motors are allowed.
- The boat ramp is on the north side, off County Road 75.
- Check the ODNR fishing map for depth contours before you go.
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.