Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven Fishing in Harrison County, Ohio

• Overview

  Within Harrison County, Ohio, you have Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven. It sits in farm and woodlot country. At 7 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. 3.2 miles away sits Cadiz, the nearest town. Saint Clairsville lies 13 miles off, Bethesda another 16 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name bluegill, green sunfish and fantail darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 27°F. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Time your trip to Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Pulay Pond at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven is worth confirming on the day.