Consolidation Coal Pond 0210-010, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Consolidation Coal Pond 0210-010 lies in Harrison County, Ohio. It sits at 1,063 feet above sea level. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Harrison County. Cadiz is the closest town at 3.1 miles. Saint Clairsville follows at 15 miles, then Dennison at 17 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Consolidation Coal Pond 0210-010

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Survey and observation records for Harrison County include bluegill, green sunfish, fantail darter, greenside darter and johnny darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 27°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. This water fishes to that pattern most years. Overcast days spread the fishing across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Brushy Fork Reservoir Number Seven, 1.8 miles out. Confirm access to this water locally before you travel.