Little Lake in the Woods in Carroll County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  You will find Little Lake in the Woods in Carroll County, Ohio. The setting is rolling hill on every side. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Most waters listed here for Carroll County are larger. For a base, Carrollton sits 4.8 miles out. After that come Lake Mohawk at 7.5 miles and Rockford at 9 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake in the Woods

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Carroll County cover white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish and johnny darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Little Lake in the Woods before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 26°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Lake in the Woods.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Tabor Lake, 1.4 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Little Lake in the Woods.