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Fishing regulations at Defiance Reservoir, OH
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Memorable
Measurement
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.
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Defiance Reservoir fishing
- Channel catfish - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Dom.T.Angler reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @kadonfarmer reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @kadonfarmer reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Dom.T.Angler reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @Dom.T.Angler reported a nice Channel catfish.
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