Maple Leaf Lake in Stark County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Maple Leaf Lake is a Stark County water, in Ohio. Height above sea level is 1,083 feet. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest town is Malvern, 4.7 miles away. Beyond it, Minerva at 4.9 miles and East Canton at 5.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Maple Leaf Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. 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. Across Stark County, recorded fish include bluegill, johnny darter and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. The shape of Maple Leaf Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 71°F and January near 25°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Expect Maple Leaf Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Squaw Valley Lake, 2.4 miles out. Check the current arrangement for Maple Leaf Lake.