Memory Lake in Tuscarawas County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Tuscarawas County, Ohio, you have Memory Lake. The country here is mixed woodland. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Our Tuscarawas County list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Newcomerstown, 1.4 miles away. It is 57 miles to Akron, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Memory Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Reported across Tuscarawas County: johnny darter, bluegill, green sunfish and banded darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Memory Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Memory Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Fishing Beacg sits half a mile away and is marked for fishing. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Rainbow Lakes at 1.8 miles is the nearest alternative. For Memory Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.