Forked Run Lake Fishing near Ravenswood, Ohio

• Overview

  You will find Forked Run Lake in Meigs County, Ohio. It sits at 633 feet above sea level. It measures about 97 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Of the waters listed here in Meigs County, this is the largest. Ravenswood is the closest town at 10 miles. Lubeck is 13 miles away, with New Haven at 13 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Forked Run Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. County-wide records name bluegill, gizzard shad and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Forked Run Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 74°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Forked Run Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Shade Valley Lake, 4.8 miles out. Treat access at Forked Run Lake as something to verify.