The cool, clear waters of Puddingstone Reservoir provide endless water activities. This picturesque reservoir offers ample opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking and boating and paddling. Over the years, Puddingstone Reservoir has seen its up and downs, but it looks like it’s on the upswing again lately.

The reservoir draws an abundance of park visitors on hot summer weekends. Personal water crafts are only allowed in the speed zone. The speed zone designates fast boating activities and operates from 10am until one-half hour before sunset. At all other times, the speed zone has a maximum speed limit of 12mph. All vessels shall operate in a counterclockwise direction. They ticket violators.

It is a great location to have a picnic. There are tables for the weekend picnickers, trails all around for hiking, and the grounds are well kept and clean for the most part.

Fishing is also popular at Puddingstone Reservoir. The reservoir is stocked with trout in the winter and catfish in the summer. There are also largemouth bass, bluegill and carp taken here. Night fishing is permitted from the shoreline during the summer. Although Puddingstone Reservoir is very well known for the quality catfish produced year-round, trout, bass, and crappie are also abundant.

Map of Puddingstone Reservoir

  
 
 
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