Fishing at Delhurst Lake, Hamilton County, Ohio

• Overview

  Hamilton County, Ohio, is where Delhurst Lake sits. The country round it is rolling hill from end to end. It is pond-in-a-field scale, with the far bank a short lob away. Most waters listed here for Hamilton County are larger. The nearest place of any size is Bridgetown, 2.4 miles away. Beyond it, Covedale at 2.5 miles and Mack at 2.6 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Delhurst Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across Hamilton County, recorded fish include bluegill, green sunfish, channel catfish, gizzard shad and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Delhurst Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 76°F in July and bottoms out near 29°F in January. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Delhurst Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Dream Valley Lake is 3.9 miles off. None of that is settled for Delhurst Lake in what we hold.