Island Pond, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Butler County, Ohio, sits Island Pond. Height above sea level is 912 feet. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. For a base, Oxford sits 5.1 miles out. After that come Hamilton at 7.6 miles and New Miami at 8.1 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Island Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Butler County, recorded fish include green sunfish, bluegill and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Read Island Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 74°F in July. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Island Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Holiday Lake at 1.6 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Island Pond should be assumed from this page alone.