Ohnoname 15 Reservoir Fishing near South Russell, Ohio

• Overview

  Within Geauga County, Ohio, you have Ohnoname 15 Reservoir. It sits at 1,158 feet above sea level. About 9 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is high ground by Ohio standards. The nearest place of any size is South Russell, 4.7 miles away. Bainbridge is 5 miles away, with Chagrin Falls at 5.7 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Ohnoname 15 Reservoir

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Records held for Geauga County cover rainbow darter, redfin pickerel, bluegill and johnny darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The near bank of this water is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 24°F and July at about 70°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Paw Paw Lake sits 2.2 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at this water before loading the car.