Forest Hill Lake, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Forest Hill Lake stands in Coshocton County, Ohio. It lies 922 feet above sea level. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. Our Coshocton County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, West Lafayette, is 3.6 miles away. Akron sits 54 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Forest Hill Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Coshocton County names banded darter, johnny darter, greenside darter, variegate darter and bluebreast darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Forest Hill Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 26°F for January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Forest Hill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Overnight stays are possible about 150 yards out, where camping is mapped. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Mudport Basin at 4.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Forest Hill Lake are worth checking on the day.