New York Central Reservoir 9420 Fishing in Perry County, Ohio

• Overview

  You will find New York Central Reservoir 9420 in Perry County, Ohio. The setting is open valley on every side. Surface area runs to about 15 acres — small enough to read in one session. Glouster is the closest town at 6 miles. Columbus sits 56 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on New York Central Reservoir 9420

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Perry County records list orangethroat darter, johnny darter and white sucker among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On this water the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 72°F on average, January about 28°F. In milder years the surface never sets. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing. A rising level usually fishes better than a falling one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Seimer Pond is 0.9 miles distant. The position on this water is worth confirming on the day.