Fishing at Lawco Lake, Lawrence County, Ohio

• Overview

  Lawrence County in Ohio is where Lawco Lake sits. The water sits 600 feet up. Surface area runs to about 22 acres — small enough to read in one session. Ground here is low by Ohio standards. The nearest town is Worthington, 7.2 miles away. Meads sits 16 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lawco Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged across Lawrence County include spotted bass, johnny darter and longear sunfish. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The near bank of Lawco Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 74°F in July. In milder years the surface never sets. 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. Expect Lawco Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Riders Pond at 2.6 miles is the nearest alternative. What applies at Lawco Lake may have changed since it was mapped.