Long Pool Fishing Guide, Allen County, Ohio

• Overview

  Look for Long Pool in Allen County, Ohio. Everything around it is mixed forest. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest place of any size is Elida, 3 miles away. Fort Wayne is the closest city, 56 miles away. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive. Regulars know where the fish sit; visitors have to find out.

• Where to Fish on Long Pool

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Species logged across Allen County include bluegill, green sunfish, greenside darter, johnny darter and northern sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Long Pool a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 25°F to 73°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid March. Break-up sits around mid March on average, with the water closing again about late December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Long Pool.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, McClintock Lake at 2.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Long Pool should be assumed from this page alone.