McComb Upground Reservoir Number One Fishing Guide, Hancock County, Ohio

• Overview

  McComb Upground Reservoir Number One is a Hancock County water, Ohio side. This is lake country bush country. This is a pocket water of some 5 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Hancock County. The nearest town is McComb, 0.6 miles away. For a city, Toledo is 40 miles off. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on McComb Upground Reservoir Number One

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Hancock County records list rainbow darter, green sunfish and northern sunfish among the fish reported. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Read McComb Upground Reservoir Number One before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 24°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Look for the thaw near late March; the fishing lifts straight after. Break-up near late March, freeze-up near late December: that is the shape of an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to McComb Upground Reservoir Number One.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. McComb Upground Reservoir Number Two at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to McComb Upground Reservoir Number One locally before you travel.