Rio Grande Reservoir, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Rio Grande Reservoir is a Gallia County water, in Ohio. It stands 692 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is low-lying compared with other Ohio water we list. The closest town, Oak Hill, is 9.9 miles away. After that come Gallipolis at 11 miles and Point Pleasant at 14 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Rio Grande Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Gallia County include banded darter, black crappie and bluegill. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Rio Grande Reservoir gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 30°F to 74°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Rio Grande Reservoir the same rules apply, with local timing. Long dry spells drop the level and concentrate them.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is recorded parking some 120 yards off. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Camp Francis Asbury Pond, 2.4 miles away. Ask locally about Rio Grande Reservoir if anything is unclear.