Lake Info & State Management
Willard Reservoir is in Huron County. This lake covers 215 acres of fishing water and has 2.3 miles of shoreline. This lake is in Ohio Division of Wildlife District Two(2).
Location ~ Willard Reservoir is located in southwest Huron County on State Route 61. It is approximately two miles north of New Haven in New Haven Township.
Distance from Major Cities ~ Approximately 60 miles southwest of Cleveland. Approximately 70 miles southeast of Toledo. Approximately 25 miles south of Sandusky.
Fishing Opportunities at Willard Reservoir include; *Largemouth Bass *Bluegill *Yellow Perch *Walleye *Brown Bullhead. *Channel Catfish stocked by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Natural populations of *Rock Bass *Green Sunfish *Suckers and *Carp have migrated in from the Huron River.
Boating Information ~ There is an electric motors only restriction on this small reservoir. A modern boat launch is located at the south end of the lake off of State Route 61.
The Division of Wildlife activities include ~ monitoring fish populations ~ physical and chemical water quality analysis.
Willard City Reservoir ~ Google Maps

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
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
GoFishOhio Fishing Polls….
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.

















