Lake Info & State Management
Griggs Reservoir is in Franklin County. This long and skinny reservoir covers 365 acres with 15 miles of shoreline. Ohio Division of Wildlife District One.
Griggs Reservoir is located between the cities of Columbus and Dublin and nearby Hilliard. It is located on the northwest corner of the Columbus area city limits.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 120 miles southwest of Cleveland — Approximately 90 miles northeast of Cincinnati — Approximately 55 miles east of Dayton.
Fishing Opportunities at narrow Griggs Reservoir include Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass * Crappies * Channel Catfish * Saugeye.
Boating Information ~ There are two primary boat ramps on the east side of the reservoir near the dam which can be accessed by Fishinger Road from US 33 or Dublin Road.
The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations – stocking (mainly saugeye) -physical and chemical water analysis.
Griggs Reservoir ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures ~ (we went fishing!)

Winter Pool Bass Fishing
Many Ohio lakes have been drawn down to winter pool, leaving dry & exposed the normal shallow water areas bass hang out in. So, where do bass hang out until the lake fills

Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl Winners Announced!
The top three places of the 2025 Lake Erie Walleye Fall Brawl have been verified and announced. Congratulations to Jay Gullet, winner of a 2026 Ranger 622 FS! He weighed an 11.59#, 29.5″ walleye November 20th. Some wild weather
Turn In a Poacher (1-800-POACHER)
Ohio’s Turn In a Poacher -“TIP” program – helps to curtail poaching throughout the state by involving the public in reporting wildlife violations. If you observe a wildlife violation, click here and submit the form online or print the form and mail to:
TIP Headquarters, Division of Wildlife
2045 Morse Rd., Bldg G | Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693
Or call the TIP toll-free hotline, 1-800-POACHER.

















