Stevens Pond near Woodsfield: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Stevens Pond in Monroe County, Ohio. The bank gives way to open valley. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Monroe County standards. Supplies mean a trip to Woodsfield, 6.6 miles off. The nearest city of size is Pittsburgh, 71 miles away. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Stevens Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. County-wide records name fantail darter, johnny darter, greenside darter, golden redhorse and rainbow darter. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Stevens Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Stevens Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Blatt Pond is 0.5 miles distant. Rules at Stevens Pond are worth checking on the day.