Fishing at Camp Conestoga Lake, Carroll County, Ohio

• Overview

  Set in Carroll County, Camp Conestoga Lake is an Ohio water. It sits in open valley. This is a pocket water of some 16 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Start from Malvern, 3.1 miles down the road. Akron is the closest city, 34 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork. The water is easy to walk round in a long session.

• Where to Fish on Camp Conestoga Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Public occurrence data for Carroll County names white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. The county list is broader than any single water. Camp Conestoga Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 26°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Camp Conestoga Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Should this one be busy, Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond is 2.5 miles off. Treat Camp Conestoga Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.