Lake Louise in Geauga County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Geauga County, Ohio, is where Lake Louise sits. It lies 1,155 feet above sea level. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Ohio water on our list, it sits high. The nearest town is South Russell, 2.4 miles away. Cleveland sits 20 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Louise

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Geauga County include rainbow darter, redfin pickerel, bluegill and johnny darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Lake Louise the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 70°F, with January the cold end at about 24°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. Average temperatures cross freezing around late March in spring and again near late December in autumn. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Time your trip to Lake Louise by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No slipway, car park or made path shows up nearby in mapping, so treat access as rough. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Paw Paw Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lake Louise locally before you travel.