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General info

Veterans Memorial Reservoir is a lake located in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It is most popular for fishing Saugeye, White perch, and Channel catfish.

Location

41°08′1″N 83°27′0.7″W
Directions

Official website

ohiodnr.gov

Fishing regulations at Veterans Memorial Reservoir, OH

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Ohio can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Saugeye

Saugeye

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Additional information
No size limit. Walleye, Saugeye, and Sauger regulations for the Ohio River - Western Unit (Ohio/Kentucky) Regulations. The following are the ONLY unified regulations in this agreement and must be followed when fishing on or within a quarter mile of the Ohio River on its embayments and tributaries to the first riffle or dam in the Western Unit. bag limit = 6; min size = 14-inches Kentucky regulations apply to boat anglers fishing beyond the 1792 low water mark, identified at wildohio.gov. WildOhio.gov. Walleye, Saugeye, and Sauger regulations for the Ohio River - Eastern Unit (Ohio/West Virginia) Regulations. These Ohio regulations apply only to shore anglers when fishing on the Ohio shoreline and all anglers in Ohio embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit. bag limit = 6; no size limit. West Virginia regulations apply to boat anglers fishing the main stem of the Ohio River, shore anglers fishing the West Virginia shoreline, and boat and shore anglers fishing West Virginia embayments and tributaries within the Eastern Unit. Additional site-specific regulations for Walleye, Saugeye, and Sauger: Acton; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Alum Creek; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Atwood; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Berlin; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Buckeye; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. C.J. Brown; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Caesar Creek; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Ferguson; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Findlay No. 1 & No. 2; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Indian; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Lake Milton (including the Mahoning River connecting Berlin Lake and Lake Milton); bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Metzger; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Piedmont; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Pleasant Hill; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Rocky Fork; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Seneca; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. Tappan; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. West Branch; bag limit = 6; Minimum size = 15-inches. For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Edibility
Very good.
Synonyms
Walleye+Sauger Hybrid
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryOhio State Waters
Memorable / trophy limits1 > 28

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
No minimum size limit. No bag limit for channel catfish under 28 inches. Bag limit of 1 channel catfish 28-inches or larger. Hoover Reservoir; bag limit = 4 fish split limit; 3 fish less than 18-inches and 1 fish 28-inches or longer may be harvested. None may be taken between 18-inches and 28-inches. For additional site-specific regulations, see Ohio Division of Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Veterans Memorial Reservoir fishing

📍 Where is Veterans Memorial Reservoir located?
Veterans Memorial Reservoir is a lake located in Hancock County, Ohio, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°08′1″N 83°27′0.7″W
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🎣 Where on Veterans Memorial Reservoir is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Veterans Memorial Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Veterans Memorial Reservoir?
The most common species in Veterans Memorial Reservoir are:
  • Saugeye - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White perch - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Channel catfish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Veterans Memorial Reservoir fishing reports?
The latest Veterans Memorial Reservoir fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Veterans Memorial Reservoir?

Fishing in Ohio requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination options, available online or from licensed vendors.

In Ohio, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 66 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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