Bucyrus Reservoir in Crawford County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Bucyrus Reservoir in Crawford County, Ohio. The surface lies 1,007 feet up. It measures about 37 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Among the waters listed for Crawford County, none is wider. Bucyrus is the closest town at 2.5 miles. Galion follows at 10 miles, then Crestline at 11 miles. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Bucyrus Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. County-wide records name johnny darter, white sucker, green sunfish, bluegill and rainbow darter. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Fish Bucyrus Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 72°F; the cold one sits at 24°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. After late March the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running late March to late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bucyrus Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Riley Reservoir at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat Bucyrus Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.