Lake Lila Fishing Guide, Coshocton County, Ohio

• Overview

  Lake Lila is listed under Coshocton County, Ohio. This is farm and woodlot country. Surface area is around 47 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. By surface area it heads our Coshocton County listings. Some 5.3 miles away sits Newcomerstown, the nearest settlement. Further out sit West Lafayette (5.8 miles) and Mantua (9.5 miles). Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lila

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Coshocton County: banded darter, johnny darter and greenside darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Lake Lila light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 27°F in January. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Lake Lila runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Should this one be busy, Memory Lake is 5 miles off. For Lake Lila in particular, ask before you travel.