Lake Cohasset, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Mahoning County, Ohio, this is Lake Cohasset. This is mixed woodland country. Surface area runs to about 15 acres — small enough to read in one session. Youngstown is the closest place, 2.2 miles off. For a city, Akron is 43 miles off. Near neighbours: Lily Pond (0.6 miles), Lake Glacier 1.1 miles away, Meridian Lake (1.6 miles), Newport Lake 1.7 miles away and McKelvey Lake (5.5 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Lake Cohasset

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Mahoning County records list fantail darter, johnny darter, rainbow darter, bluegill and greenside darter among the fish reported. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Lake Cohasset decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 26°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Lake Cohasset more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A picnic spot sits half a mile from the bank. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Lily Pond at 0.6 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Lake Cohasset may have changed since it was mapped.