Fishing at Arrowhead Lake, Mahoning County, Ohio

• Overview

  The Mahoning County entry here is Arrowhead Lake, in Ohio. Elevation runs to 1,083 feet. The water covers some 35 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Columbiana is the closest town at 1.1 miles. For a city, Akron is 45 miles off. Within easy reach: Pine Lake about 2.7 miles, Lake Copeland at about 3.4 miles, Beaver Lake about 3.9 miles, Lake Placid at about 4.5 miles and Big Rock Lake about 4.6 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Arrowhead Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for Mahoning County list fantail darter, johnny darter and rainbow darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Arrowhead Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 71°F. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Anyone fishing Arrowhead Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Pine Lake at 2.7 miles is the sensible second choice. For Arrowhead Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.