Fishing at Schocalog Lake, Summit County, Ohio

• Overview

  Schocalog Lake falls in Summit County, part of Ohio. The ground round it is mixed woodland. It covers about 7 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. On size it sits at the modest end of our Summit County list. Head to Fairlawn, 1.5 miles away, for anything you forgot. It is 5 miles to Akron, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Schocalog Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Summit County records list bluegill, rainbow darter, common carp, fantail darter and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. On Schocalog Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Schocalog Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is White Pond, 1.6 miles out. None of that is settled for Schocalog Lake in what we hold.