Pleasant Hill Lake Fishing Report

Here are a few areas in northwest Ohio anglers may want to check out.

The ODNR Division of Wildlife has numerous resources available to assist anglers, including lake maps, fishing tips by species, and fishing forecasts based on survey data. New this year, is an interactive fishing map which allows anglers to select features to customize their own fishing maps for Ohio’s inland lakes. The interactive map is even mobile friendly so anglers can access information right on the water. For more information, click the fishing tab at wildohio.gov.

Black Bass

Clearfork Reservoir (Richland and Ashland counties)- Ranks in the top 10 statewide for both the number and size of largemouth bass. Explore the western, shallow end for bass hiding among fallen trees and stumps. The reservoir features a multilane concrete ramp and docks, as well as a full-service marina. This is an unlimited horsepower lake with an 8 mph speed limit. Clearfork Reservoir is also one of the states premiere muskellunge lakes. For more information about this lake, visit wildohio.gov

Crappie

Pleasant Hill Reservoir (Richland and Ashland counties)- Contains a large number of crappie, with good numbers of fish over 9 inches. Popular spots for fishing are along the rocky ledge on the southern shore, and small coves along the southern neck of the reservoir. Focus on trees or logs lying in the water. The northern end becomes more popular in the summer as fish seek more cover. Pleasant Hill has an improved boat ramp with courtesy docks, an accessible fishing dock near the boat ramp. Check out the new interactive fishing map for depth contours and habitat information.

This lake is an unlimited horsepower lake that attracts a lot of water skiers and personal watercraft. Try fishing in the upper end of the reservoir when the recreational boating makes fishing difficult in the lower part of the reservoir.

Sunfish

Lake La Su An (Williams County) - The lakes and ponds on Lake La Su An Wildlife Area are managed for large populations of big bluegill (longer than 8 inches).