O'Shaughnessy
Reservoir |
O'Shaughnessy
Reservoir is in Delaware County. The
reservoir covers 1,000 acres with 17 miles of shoreline.
Ohio Division of Wildlife District 1. |
| Location |
O'Shaughnessy
Reservoir is located in southwestern
Delaware County. It lies between State Route 257 and
State Route 745. It is a neighbor to the Columbus Zoo
and the Columbus Zoological Gardens. |
Distance
from
Major Cities |
On
the northwest corner of the city limits of Columbus.
Approximately 110 miles southwest of Cleveland.
Approximately 60 miles northeast of Dayton.
Approximately 90 miles northeast of Cincinnati. |
Fishing
Opportunities |
O'Shaughnessy
Reservoir fishing opportunities include
Crappies, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Saugeye (stocked),
and Northern Pike. |
Boating
Information |
There
are no horsepower restrictions on O'Shaughnessy
Reservoir. A improved boat launch is on the east side of
the lake off of County Road 131. Other gravel ramps are
found in various locations around the lake. |
State
Management |
The
Division of Wildlife activities include monitoring fish
populations, stocking, and water quality analysis. |
