Spring Valley Lake Fishing Guide, Stark County, Ohio

• Overview

  Spring Valley Lake is listed under Stark County, Ohio. It sits in rolling hill country. About 10 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 2.2 miles away sits Perry Heights, the nearest town. The big place round here is Akron, 19 miles distant. Also within reach: Sippo Lake at 1.2 miles, Meyers Lake a touch under 1.4 miles, Lake Cable at 3 miles, Timken Lake a touch under 3 miles and Lake O'Springs at 3.9 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Spring Valley Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Stark County names bluegill, johnny darter and white sucker. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. At Spring Valley Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 73°F and January about 26°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Plan around that when you fish Spring Valley Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Sippo Lake, 1.2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Spring Valley Lake.