Harris Pond Dam, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Harris Pond Dam falls in Harrison County, part of Ohio. The ground around here is mixed woodland. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Some 1.6 miles away sits Cadiz, the nearest settlement. Pittsburgh is the closest city, 55 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Harris Pond Dam

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Harrison County names bluegill, green sunfish, fantail darter, greenside darter and johnny darter. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Take Harris Pond Dam a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 27°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Plan any trip to Harris Pond Dam around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Ask locally about Harris Pond Dam if anything is unclear.