Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond Fishing in Carroll County, Ohio

• Overview

  Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond is set in Carroll County, Ohio. It lies 1,043 feet above sea level. Roughly 28 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Roughly 0.9 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. Start from Malvern, 1.7 miles down the road. After that come Minerva at 3.2 miles and Lake Mohawk at 3.6 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Reported across Carroll County: white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. The shape of Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Pride Valley Beach Club Reservoir sits 0.5 miles off and takes the overflow. For Great Trails Girl Scouts Pond in particular, ask before you travel.