Paradise Lake in Tuscarawas County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In Ohio, Paradise Lake belongs to Tuscarawas County. Land around it is open valley. At roughly 5 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Gnadenhutten at 2.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. Tuscarawas is 3.7 miles away, with Uhrichsville at 6.8 miles. Also on the doorstep: Marsh Pond lies 3.5 miles on, Farm Lake out at 7.1 miles, Pine Lake lies 7.1 miles on, Lake Page out at 7.8 miles and Rutledge Lake lies 7.9 miles on. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Paradise Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records held for Tuscarawas County cover johnny darter, bluegill and green sunfish. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Anyone new to Paradise Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 27°F to 72°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. It sets the rhythm of the year at Paradise Lake. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Marsh Pond, 3.5 miles out. Confirm before you fish Paradise Lake.