FISHING at the Adam Phillips County Retention Pond

behind the Gypsy Lane Justice Center Complex

(off East Gypsy Lane in Bowling Green)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

OPEN 8:00 a.m. - dark

PLEASE, PARK IN THE PARKING LOT!

A joint venture between the Wood County Park District and the Wood County Commissioners, the pond is patrolled by Park District Rangers and mowed through the County Maintenance Department.

This fishing area, one of the few in Wood County, features a 12-acre pond. Some areas of the pond are as deep as 11 feet. The pond permits bank fishing only and is open April - October. Species in the pond include: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, and other species.

Boating, ice fishing, swimming, wading, and ice skating are prohibited.

Bass is catch and release at this time.
Bluegill and catfish can be kept.
No live fish such as minnows may be used for bait. Worms and artificial bait are fine.
Picnic tables and a portable restroom located on site.
Please do not release any fish from other ponds or rivers. The Park District does not want other species of fish in the pond. Small minnows can turn into large carp and ruin the fishery.
Adults and children may fish. Adults must be licensed. Children may fish without the presence of an adult.
No swimming or wading permitted.
Please do not clean fish in the park or dispose of remains in the park.
Do not wander around near the inmate facility.
Follow all State of Ohio fishing rules and regulations including licensing guidelines.

A Creel Survey Volunteer or Ranger may request information from you. Creel Survey Volunteers will not ask for fishing licenses or enforce any rules. They may, however, notify the Ranger of any violations.

DIRECTIONS: From SR 25/South Main Street in Bowling Green, traveling east on E. Gypsy Lane, make a right (going south) on the first drive east of the I-75 Overpass. Follow the drive all the way to the back parking lot. Walk past the Northwest Ohio Residential Center building to the pond. Signs are posted regarding fishing. Have fun but beware of the poison ivy!

DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS. Anyone caught parking on the grass will be cited.

FISHING at the Adam Phillips County Retention Pond

behind the Gypsy Lane Justice Center Complex

(off East Gypsy Lane in Bowling Green)

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

OPEN 8:00 a.m. - dark

PLEASE, PARK IN THE PARKING LOT!

A joint venture between the Wood County Park District and the Wood County Commissioners, the pond is patrolled by Park District Rangers and mowed through the County Maintenance Department.

This fishing area, one of the few in Wood County, features a 12-acre pond. Some areas of the pond are as deep as 11 feet. The pond permits bank fishing only and is open April - October. Species in the pond include: Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Catfish, and other species.

Boating, ice fishing, swimming, wading, and ice skating are prohibited.

Bass is catch and release at this time.

Bluegill and catfish can be kept.

No live fish such as minnows may be used for bait. Worms and artificial bait are fine.

Picnic tables and a portable restroom located on site.

Please do not release any fish from other ponds or rivers. The Park District does not want other species of fish in the pond. Small minnows can turn into large carp and ruin the fishery.

Adults and children may fish. Adults must be licensed. Children may fish without the presence of an adult.

No swimming or wading permitted.

Please do not clean fish in the park or dispose of remains in the park.

Do not wander around near the inmate facility.

Follow all State of Ohio fishing rules and regulations including licensing guidelines.

DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS. Anyone caught parking on the grass will be cited.