Montville Lakes 1016-008 Fishing in Medina County, Ohio

• Overview

  Montville Lakes 1016-008 is a Medina County water, in Ohio. It sits in rolling bush country. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Most waters listed here for Medina County are larger. The closest town, Medina, is 4 miles away. It is 15 miles to Akron, the nearest city. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Montville Lakes 1016-008

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Medina County, recorded fish include bluegill, johnny darter, rainbow darter, fantail darter and white sucker. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to this water should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 24°F in January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late March. The season between ice runs from about late March to late December. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Plan around that when you fish this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Montville Lakes 1016-001, 0.2 miles away. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.