Lake Cha-Vel near Glenmoor: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Cha-Vel sits within Columbiana County in Ohio. Land around it is mixed woodland. The water measures roughly 10 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. It sits higher than most water we list in Ohio. 3.3 miles away sits Glenmoor, the nearest town. La Croft is 4.8 miles away, with Wellsville at 4.8 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Cha-Vel

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Columbiana County records list fantail darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter, banded darter and johnny darter among the fish reported. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. Lake Cha-Vel responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 26°F in January up to 71°F in July. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. 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. On Lake Cha-Vel the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Bogart Pond at 2.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Treat access at Lake Cha-Vel as something to verify.