Willard Reservoir
Willard Reservoir is an upground reservoir about 2 miles north of New Haven in southwest Huron County. It was built in 1971 and is filled from the Huron River.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Southwest boat launchRampMain ramp and lot off SR 61. Run by the city of Willard. A $1 lifetime boat permit is required.Directions ↗
- West and north parkingPublicParking off SR 61 on the west side and off Town Line Road on the north side.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 Willard 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 Willard Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Get the $1 boat permit at Willard city offices or the police station before launching.
- Boats must be 25 feet or shorter and electric only.
- Walleye and perch are stocked, so try the deeper water near the dike.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.