Fishing Sparrow Reservoir in Harrison County, Ohio

• Overview

  In Ohio, Sparrow Reservoir belongs to Harrison County. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. Small at around 18 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is among the larger waters listed here for Harrison County. Cadiz sits 1.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Pittsburgh, 53 miles away. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Sparrow Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Public occurrence data for Harrison County names bluegill, green sunfish and fantail darter. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Take Sparrow Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 72°F and January reads 27°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan around that when you fish Sparrow Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Sally Buffalo Park Lake Number Two is 2.2 miles distant. Treat Sparrow Reservoir as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.