Veterans Memorial Reservoir
Veterans Memorial Reservoir is a city of Fostoria reservoir about 2 miles southwest of Fostoria, in northeast Hancock County. It has fishing reefs, spawning shelves and a stump area built to help fish production.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Saugeye
Points, riprap and the dam area. Jigs in cold water, crankbaits in summer.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Crappie
Special crappie limit applies
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- North shore boat rampRampRamp and main lot on the north edge off Washington Township Road 218. Run by the city of Fostoria.Directions ↗
- East side parkingPublicExtra parking on the east side off the same road.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 Veterans Memorial 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 Veterans Memorial Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Fish the built-in reefs, spawning shelves and the stump area.
- Crappie have a 9 inch minimum and a 30 fish daily limit here.
- Channel catfish run large, so bring cut bait.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.