Jefferson Sportsmens Lake Number One Fishing in Jefferson County, Ohio

• Overview

  Jefferson County, Ohio, is where Jefferson Sportsmens Lake Number One sits. It sits in farm and woodlot. The water measures roughly 23 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It ranks high for size among our Jefferson County listings. Some 5.9 miles away sits Wintersville, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Steubenville (9.1 miles) and Mingo Junction (9.9 miles). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Jefferson Sportsmens Lake Number One

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Jefferson County records list rainbow darter, greenside darter, white sucker and variegate darter among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Work Jefferson Sportsmens Lake Number One in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 27°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Jefferson Sportsmens Lake Number One fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Consolidation Coal Company Pond 0206, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Jefferson Sportsmens Lake Number One as something to verify.