Fishing Pond Lick Lake in Scioto County, Ohio

• Overview

  Pond Lick Lake sits in Scioto County, out in Ohio. The surroundings are farm and woodlot. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The nearest town is West Portsmouth, 8.8 miles away. Portsmouth follows at 9.7 miles, then Vanceburg at 10 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank. Most of the shoreline can be walked in a session.

• Where to Fish on Pond Lick Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Scioto County records list bluegill, longear sunfish, rainbow darter, spotted bass and fantail darter among the fish reported. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Fish Pond Lick Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 73°F, with January the cold end at about 30°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It sets the rhythm of the year at Pond Lick Lake. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Overnight stays are possible half a mile away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Roosevelt Lake at 2.1 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Pond Lick Lake locally before you travel.