Ledge Lake Fishing Guide, Medina County, Ohio

• Overview

  Ledge Lake is a Medina County water, in Ohio. It sits at 1,155 feet above sea level. It covers about 4 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Compared with other Ohio water on our list, it sits high. Richfield at 5.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Montrose-Ghent at 5.5 miles and Brunswick at 6.5 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Ledge Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Open biodiversity records for Medina County list bluegill, johnny darter and rainbow darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Ledge Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 24°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. From about late March to around late December, expect open water on the long-run figures. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan any trip to Ledge Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking within 130 yards means no long carry with tackle. A picnic site 0.9 miles off makes this workable with family in tow. A toilet block sits 100 yards away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Judges Lake is 1.3 miles off. Confirm before you fish Ledge Lake.