Gould Pond, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Gould Pond lies in Columbiana County, in Ohio. It sits at 1,112 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Columbiana County standards. East Palestine is the closest town at 1.2 miles. The nearest city of size is Pittsburgh, 40 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Gould Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open biodiversity records for Columbiana County list fantail darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter, banded darter and johnny darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Treat Gould Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 26°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. On Gould Pond the same rules apply, with local timing. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try State Line Lake, 1.4 miles away. Treat access at Gould Pond as something to verify.