Bogart Pond Fishing near Wellsville, Ohio

• Overview

  Set in Columbiana County, Ohio, this is Bogart Pond. The bank is 1,122 feet above sea level. At roughly 7 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Ohio water on our list, it sits high. Nearest place of any size is Wellsville, 5 miles away. For a city, Pittsburgh is 41 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Bogart Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Columbiana County records list fantail darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter and banded darter among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Take Bogart Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 26°F for January. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan around that when you fish Bogart Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Chettle Lake sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Bogart Pond may have changed since it was mapped.