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 ~ (we went fishing!)
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Clear Fork Reservoir Bass Fishing Review
Spent a sunny, breezy day on Clear Fork Reservoir Thursday. There are some nice bass in there! The stained water was 77 – 79 degrees, and we fished the windy side (campground side).
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LEWT #4 & #5 Coming to Geneva July 12th & 13th
The Lake Erie Walleye Trail has TWO events upcoming in July. July 12th will be the rescheduled Event #4 (originally at Fairport Harbor) at Geneva. Since both original dates for Fairport Harbor were blown out by Mother Nature, tournament
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.