Fishing at Hitler Pond, Pickaway County, Ohio

• Overview

  Set in Pickaway County, Ohio, this is Hitler Pond. The bank is 646 feet above sea level. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Ohio listings. For a base, Logan Elm Village sits 2.3 miles out. Columbus sits 28 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hitler Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Pickaway County include bluebreast darter, rainbow darter, variegate darter and greenside darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. The shape of Hitler Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 74°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On Hitler Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Davenport Pond, 2.4 miles out. Check the position on Hitler Pond before loading the car.