Fishing Dollar Lake in Summit County, Ohio

• Overview

  You will find Dollar Lake in Summit County, Ohio. It lies 951 feet above sea level. At roughly 9 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. 0.6 miles away sits Portage Lakes, the nearest town. Beyond it, Barberton at 3.6 miles and New Franklin at 4.8 miles. Others worth noting: Long Lake Channel 0.3 miles away, East Reservoir at 0.8 miles, Hower Lake 0.9 miles away, Spot 3 at 1.2 miles and Hower Lake 1.2 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Dollar Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Fish documented in Summit County include bluegill, rainbow darter, common carp, fantail darter and pumpkinseed. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Dollar Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 26°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Dollar Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Portage Lakes Wetland State Nature Preserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Long Lake Channel at 0.3 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Dollar Lake should be assumed from this page alone.