Fishing at Deer Creek Reservoir, Stark County, Ohio

• Overview

  Deer Creek Reservoir sits within Stark County in Ohio. The land about it is open valley. This is sizeable water at about 302 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. It is the biggest water on our Stark County list. Alliance sits 4.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Sebring lies 6.7 miles off, Hartville another 11 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Deer Creek Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Stark County records list bluegill, johnny darter and white sucker among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Deer Creek Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 25°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. At Deer Creek Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is a marina recorded roughly half a mile off. Deer Creek Reservoir Parking gives parking half a mile away. A jetty or pier is mapped about half a mile from here. Deck sits half a mile out and is marked for fishing. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Dale Walborn Reservoir, 2.9 miles away.