Fishing Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two in Richland County, Ohio

• Overview

  Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two is one of the Richland County waters in Ohio. The setting is pine and birch. It runs to roughly 29 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The bank runs about 1.2 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The closest town, Shelby, is 0.8 miles distant. Crestline follows at 7.1 miles, then Ontario at 8.4 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Richland County names bluegill, rainbow darter, common carp, gizzard shad and white sucker. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. On Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 24°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Winter locks it down, and late March brings it back. The water is typically free of ice between late March and late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Expect 0.9 miles away in from where the car goes. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Walker Lake at 5.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Shelby Upground Reservoir Number Two as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.