Fishing at Hidden Lake, Hocking County, Ohio

• Overview

  Hocking County in Ohio is where Hidden Lake sits. It sits at 958 feet above sea level. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Hocking County list. Logan is the closest town at 7.1 miles. Nelsonville follows at 14 miles, then Geneva at 14 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Hidden Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name greenside darter, bluegill and brindled madtom. The county list is broader than any single water. On Hidden Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 73°F; the cold one sits at 28°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan any trip to Hidden Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Hocking Hills Reservoir is 3.4 miles distant. Nothing on Hidden Lake should be assumed from this page alone.