Fishing Carson Pond in Ashtabula County, Ohio

• Overview

  Set in Ashtabula County, Carson Pond is an Ohio water. The bank is 846 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 9 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. Supplies mean a trip to Ashtabula, 3.7 miles off. For a city, Cleveland is 54 miles off. Also within reach: Lampson Reservoir at 5.3 miles, Davis Pond roughly 7.1 miles, Brail Lake at 7.6 miles, Armington Lake roughly 8.6 miles and Lake George at 9.2 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Carson Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Ashtabula County include johnny darter, white sucker and rainbow darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Anyone new to Carson Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 24°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Carson Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Lampson Reservoir is 5.3 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Carson Pond for certain.