Bresler Upground Reservoir Fishing in Allen County, Ohio

• Overview

  Within Allen County, Ohio, you have Bresler Upground Reservoir. It sits in lake country bush country. About 571 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. Shoreline length is close to 3.6 miles, and each section fishes a little differently. It is the biggest water on our Allen County list. Elida is the closest place, 3.9 miles off. The nearest city of size is Fort Wayne, 54 miles away. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Bresler Upground Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Fish documented in Allen County include bluegill, green sunfish, greenside darter, johnny darter and northern sunfish. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Take Bresler Upground Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 25°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid March. Break-up sits around mid March on average, with the water closing again about late December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Bresler Upground Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Boat Ramp sits about half a mile away and carries the launch. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Long Pool, 2.7 miles out. Confirm access to Bresler Upground Reservoir locally before you travel.