Porter Pond Fishing Guide, Meigs County, Ohio

• Overview

  Porter Pond is a Meigs County water, Ohio side. Beyond the shoreline you have farm and woodlot. Surface area runs to about 7 acres — small enough to read in one session. Ground here is low by Ohio standards. 5.5 miles away sits New Haven, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Meads, 60 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Porter Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Survey and observation records for Meigs County include bluegill, gizzard shad, common carp, white bass and golden redhorse. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Porter Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 31°F to 74°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Porter Pond to follow that timing. A settled spell fishes better than a bright one.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Steve Finlaw Lake is 2.5 miles distant. For Porter Pond in particular, ask before you travel.