Lake Info & State Management
O`Shaughnessy Reservoir is in Delaware County. The reservoir covers 1000 acres with 17 miles of shoreline. Ohio Division of Wildlife District One.
Location ~ O`Shaughnessy Reservoir is located in southwestern Delaware County. It lies between State Route 257 and State Route 745. It is a neighbor to the Columbus Zoo and the Columbus Zoological Gardens.
Distance from Major Cities ~ On the northwest corner of the city limits of Columbus — Approximately 110 miles southwest of Cleveland — Approximately 60 miles northeast of Dayton — Approximately 90 miles northeast of Cincinnati.
Fishing Opportunities, at O’Shaughnessy Reservoir include Crappies * Largemouth Bass * Bluegill * Saugeye (stocked) * Northern Pike.
Boating Information ~ There are no horsepower restrictions on O`Shaughnessy Reservoir. A improved boat launch is on the east side of the lake off of County Road 131. Other gravel ramps are found in various locations around the lake.
The Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish populations – stocking – water quality analysis.
O`Shaugnessy Reservoir ~ Google Maps
Ohio Adventures (Lakes to Fish!)

Better Half Tour Male/Female Bass Tournaments
The 2023 season is set for the Better Half Tour, a male/female bass fishing tournament trail. They will start with the Spring Fling at Lake Milton on Saturday, May 6th. There will be

Walleye Wisdom Seminar February 25th
Want to learn the tactics and techniques used by the professionals to catch walleye on Lake Erie? Sign up and mark your calendars for the Walleye Wisdom Seminar on Saturday, February 25th at Vic’s Sports Center at 2039 Tallmadge
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.