Wellington Upground Reservoir
Wellington Upground Reservoir is a village water supply lake near Wellington in Lorain County. It was built in the 1970s and is open to public fishing through an agreement with ODNR.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
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.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
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.
- South end boat launchRampPublic ramp and parking lot at the south end, reached from Jones Road west of SR 58. Paddle craft and electric motors only, up to 23 feet.Directions ↗
- Shore fishingPublicBank fishing is available around the reservoir.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 Wellington Upground 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 Wellington Upground Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Bring a kayak or small boat with a trolling motor. Gas engines are not allowed.
- Boats can be up to 23 feet long.
- Check water quality advisories with the Ohio Department of Health before you go.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.