Carter Lake Fishing near Highpoint, Ohio

• Overview

  The Hamilton County entry here is Carter Lake, in Ohio. Elevation runs to 860 feet. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest town is Highpoint, 1 mile away. Further out sit Sixteen Mile Stand (1.7 miles) and Sharonville (2.9 miles). Neighbouring water: Sharon Lake 1.6 miles, Kenridge Lake at 1.6 miles, Knechtly Pond 1.8 miles, Lake Isabella at 4.1 miles and Bern Lake 4.2 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Carter Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Hamilton County names bluegill, green sunfish and channel catfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Carter Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 76°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Carter Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Sharon Lake, 1.6 miles away. None of that is settled for Carter Lake in what we hold.