Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number Fishing Guide, Jefferson County, Ohio

• Overview

  You will find Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number in Jefferson County, Ohio. Open valley runs right down to the water. At 14 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Ohio. The closest town, Cadiz, is 6.6 miles away. Pittsburgh sits 47 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Jefferson County records list rainbow darter, greenside darter, white sucker, variegate darter and bluegill among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 72°F, while January sits near 27°F. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Pine Valley Sportsmens Lake Number are worth checking on the day.