Fishing at Rush Creek Structure 3a Reservoir, Perry County, Ohio

• Overview

  Rush Creek Structure 3a Reservoir lies in Perry County, Ohio. Country round the bank runs to farm and woodlot. At roughly 10 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Somerset lies 3.9 miles from the water. The big place round here is Columbus, 39 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Rush Creek Structure 3a Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Public occurrence data for Perry County names orangethroat darter, johnny darter, white sucker, bluegill and blackside darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. This water repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 27°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. This water runs to that rhythm year in and year out. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Rush Creek Structure 3b Reservoir at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. Check the position at this water before loading the car.