Ohio Power Company Pond 9515-018 Fishing Guide, Morgan County, Ohio

• Overview

  Ohio Power Company Pond 9515-018 lies in Morgan County, in Ohio. Around the bank it is mixed woodland. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. The nearest town is McConnelsville, 8.5 miles away. For a city, Columbus is 68 miles off. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Ohio Power Company Pond 9515-018

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. County-wide records name bluegill, slenderhead darter, orangespotted sunfish, logperch and spotted bass. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. At this water the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 28°F in January up to 73°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Ohio Power Company Pond 9515-001 is 0.4 miles distant. Check the position on this water before loading the car.