Carter and Evans Lake near Gallipolis: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Carter and Evans Lake in Gallia County, Ohio. Elevation runs to 623 feet. Small at around 6 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It lies lower than most water we list in Ohio. The nearest town is Gallipolis, 5.4 miles away. Meads sits 41 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Carter and Evans Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. County-wide records name banded darter, black crappie, bluegill and longear sunfish. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. The near bank of Carter and Evans Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 74°F, while January sits near 31°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. On Carter and Evans Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Clark Chapel Acres Recreation Pond, 4.3 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Carter and Evans Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.