New Washington Upground Reservoir, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  New Washington Upground Reservoir lies within the bounds of Crawford County, Ohio. It sits in pine and birch. The water measures roughly 5 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Crawford County standards. The closest town, Willard, is 9.9 miles distant. Toledo sits 61 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on New Washington Upground Reservoir

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Open biodiversity records for Crawford County list johnny darter, white sucker and green sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On New Washington Upground Reservoir a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 24°F in January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. Ice clears near late March and comes back about late December in a typical year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Anyone fishing New Washington Upground Reservoir regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Celeryville Reservoir, 7 miles out. Check the position on New Washington Upground Reservoir before loading the car.