Fishing at Als Lake, Columbiana County, Ohio

• Overview

  Columbiana County in Ohio is where Als Lake sits. Around the bank it is rolling hill. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Columbiana County. The nearest place of any size is Lisbon, 3.4 miles away. Leetonia is 4.3 miles away, with Columbiana at 5.5 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Als Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public occurrence data for Columbiana County names fantail darter, rainbow darter and greenside darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Als Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 26°F in January. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Als Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Big Rock Lake at 2.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat Als Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.