Lake Anna Fishing in Summit County, Ohio

• Overview

  Set in Summit County, Ohio, this is Lake Anna. The surroundings are mixed woodland. At 12 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Barberton lies 0.3 miles from the water. It is 6.8 miles to Akron, the nearest city. Not far off: Columbia Lake lies 1 mile on, Lake Nesmith (3.2 miles), Hower Lake lies 3.4 miles on, Long Lake Channel (3.5 miles) and Hower Lake lies 3.6 miles on. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Anna

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Fish documented in Summit County include bluegill, rainbow darter, common carp and fantail darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Lake Anna that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. 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. It holds true on Lake Anna more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Columbia Lake is 1 mile off. For Lake Anna, the notice at the access point is the final word.