Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two Fishing in Harrison County, Ohio

• Overview

  Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two is set in Harrison County, Ohio. The bank gives way to open valley. Surface area runs to about 14 acres — small enough to read in one session. Compared with other Ohio water on our list, it sits high. The nearest place of any size is Cadiz, 1.1 miles away. It is 55 miles to Pittsburgh, the nearest city. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Harrison County names bluegill, green sunfish, fantail darter and greenside darter. The county list is broader than any single water. On Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Mapping shows a campsite some half a mile from the water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Harris Pond Dam sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat access at Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two as something to verify.