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Defiance Reservoir Boat Ramp

This boat ramp on the northwest corner of the 74-acre Defiance Reservoir provides access for fishing and electric-motor boating, with parking available nearby.

Located along Canal Road on the west side of Defiance, the ramp offers a convenient launch point for recreational use, though gasoline motors are prohibited on the reservoir.


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