Neptune Lake in Cuyahoga County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, sits Neptune Lake. What surrounds it is rolling bush. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cuyahoga County. Nearest place of any size is Orange, 1.9 miles away. For a city, Cleveland is 12 miles off. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Neptune Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. County-wide records name common carp, white perch, bluegill and rainbow darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Neptune Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 71°F. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late March. On average, late March opens the water and late December closes it again. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That is the shape of the year on Neptune Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Briar Hill Lake is 2.2 miles distant. Confirm access to Neptune Lake locally before you travel.