P E Grubb Lake in Licking County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Licking County, Ohio, is where P E Grubb Lake sits. It sits in farm and woodlot. At roughly 4 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Licking County list holds plenty of bigger water. Nearest place of any size is Johnstown, 5.1 miles away. Then Centerburg, 5.4 miles, and Sunbury, 9.6 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on P E Grubb Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Reported across Licking County: rainbow darter, johnny darter, fantail darter and white sucker. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. P E Grubb Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 25°F to 72°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On P E Grubb Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Beaver Lake is 5.2 miles distant. Confirm access to P E Grubb Lake locally before you travel.