Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two is a reservoir in Hancock County, Ohio. Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two covers about 629 acres; a reliable maximum depth figure was not found.
How the Size and Shape of Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two Affect Fishing
Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.
Fish and Baits at Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two
Fish reported from Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two include black crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp, gizzard shad, largemouth bass, saugeye, smallmouth bass, walleye, white bass, white crappie, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Findlay Upground Number Two, fish weeds, wood and shade with a jig, spinnerbait or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and firm points for smallmouth.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Findlay Upground Number Two, use a small jig or live minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds and shade for sunfish, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye, Saugeye and White Bass
For roaming fish at Findlay Upground Number Two, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and the old channel for walleye, and work a jig, blade bait or small crankbait close to bottom for saugeye, and follow shad with a small spoon, jig or crankbait for white bass.
Catfish, Bullheads and Carp
For bottom fishing at Findlay Upground Number Two, put cut bait, chicken liver or a nightcrawler on bottom for channel catfish, and fish corn or dough bait on a simple bottom rig for carp.
How the Seasons Change Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two
Spring around Findlay Upground Number Two is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall around Findlay Upground Number Two can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two
On a first trip to Findlay Upground Number Two, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.
Useful Tackle for Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two
A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Findlay Upground Number Two, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.
Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 629-acre Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two?
At Findlay Upground Number Two, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Why is no maximum depth listed for Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two?
A reliable depth number was not found for Findlay Upground Number Two, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Findlay Upground Reservoir Number Two?
Black crappie is on the fish list for Findlay Upground Number Two, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.