Barnesville Reservoir Number Three, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Barnesville Reservoir Number Three in Belmont County, Ohio. The water sits 1,109 feet up. At about 90 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The edge covers about 4.1 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. The town to know is Barnesville, 5.4 miles out. Beyond it, Bethesda at 9 miles and Woodsfield at 11 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Barnesville Reservoir Number Three

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Public occurrence data for Belmont County names johnny darter, fantail darter and rainbow darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Barnesville Reservoir Number Three where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 28°F for January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Barnesville Reservoir Number Three rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Stires Lake, 3.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Barnesville Reservoir Number Three may have changed since it was mapped.