Fishing at Lake Margaret, Scioto County, Ohio

• Overview

  You will find Lake Margaret in Scioto County, Ohio. Land around it is rolling hill. About 7 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Ground here is low by Ohio standards. For a base, Lucasville sits 1.2 miles out. It is 35 miles to Meads, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Margaret

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Scioto County names bluegill, longear sunfish, rainbow darter, spotted bass and fantail darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Lake Margaret gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 74°F on average, January about 29°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Lake Margaret by conditions rather than dates. Long daylight spreads the feeding across more hours.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Lake Frasure is 5.5 miles off. For Lake Margaret in particular, ask before you travel.