Burgess Lake, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Burgess Lake in the Mahoning County part of Ohio. The bank is 1,106 feet above sea level. About 19 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. For supplies, Poland is 1.8 miles out. It is 48 miles to Akron, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking. The approach is plain, and a car park is not always part of it.

• Where to Fish on Burgess Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Mahoning County records list fantail darter, johnny darter, rainbow darter, bluegill and greenside darter among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Read Burgess Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in 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. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. That shapes the year on Burgess Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Parking within 150 yards means no long carry with tackle. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Collier Lake at 0.6 miles is the sensible second choice. For Burgess Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.