Lake Brenda Fishing in Butler County, Ohio

• Overview

  You will find Lake Brenda in Butler County, Ohio. It sits in rolling hill. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. On size it sits at the modest end of our Butler County list. Monroe lies 3.5 miles from the water. Then Trenton, 4.6 miles, and Wetherington, 4.6 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lake Brenda

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name green sunfish, bluegill, white sucker, johnny darter and largemouth bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At Lake Brenda the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 28°F in January and 75°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Brenda.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Monroe Lake at 2.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Lake Brenda before loading the car.