Fishing at Atomic Energy Commission Lake, Pike County, Ohio

• Overview

  Atomic Energy Commission Lake belongs to Pike County, Ohio. It sits at 686 feet above sea level. At roughly 13 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. About 1.2 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It lies lower than most water we list in Ohio. Piketon lies 3.2 miles from the water. Meads is the closest city, 45 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Atomic Energy Commission Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Across Pike County, recorded fish include longear sunfish, johnny darter, rainbow darter and golden redhorse. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Atomic Energy Commission Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 29°F in January to roughly 74°F in July. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Atomic Energy Commission Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Pine Lake sits 3 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Atomic Energy Commission Lake.