Blue Pond Fishing near Akron, Ohio

• Overview

  Set in Summit County, Ohio, this is Blue Pond. This is open valley ground. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Summit County are larger. Some 2.5 miles away sits Akron, the nearest settlement. Akron is the closest city, 2.5 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Blue Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Summit County cover bluegill, rainbow darter, common carp, fantail darter and pumpkinseed. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The shape of Blue Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 25°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Blue Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. A car park sits roughly 170 yards away. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Alder Pond at 1.4 miles is the sensible second choice. For Blue Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.