Rohrs Lake Fishing near New London, Ohio

• Overview

  Rohrs Lake lies within the bounds of Ashland County, Ohio. Country round the bank runs to mixed forest. At about 38 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Head to New London, 5.6 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 43 miles to Akron, the nearest city. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Rohrs Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. 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. Reported across Ashland County: white sucker, fantail darter, bluegill, johnny darter and rainbow darter. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Rohrs Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 71°F and January near 24°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Time your trip to Rohrs Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Mud Lake sits 5 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Rohrs Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.