Lake Hodgson, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Lake Hodgson belongs to Portage County, Ohio. The bank is 1,083 feet above sea level. With some 186 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 2.4 miles of margin, front to back. Size puts it in the front rank of our Portage County list. Ravenna lies 3 miles from the water. For a city, Akron is 12 miles off. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Lake Hodgson

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Portage County include bluegill, redfin pickerel, pumpkinseed and warmouth. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Lake Hodgson gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 25°F in January. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid March. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid March in spring and again near late December in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. On Lake Hodgson that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Recorded parking is 0.9 miles off, far enough to travel light. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Sandy Lake, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Lake Hodgson before loading the car.