Summitville Clay Works Pond Dam Fishing in Columbiana County, Ohio

• Overview

  Look for Summitville Clay Works Pond Dam in the Columbiana County part of Ohio. It lies 1,125 feet above sea level. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It sits higher than most water we list in Ohio. Salineville sits 3 miles from the bank. Lisbon follows at 10 miles, then Carrollton at 12 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Summitville Clay Works Pond Dam

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Columbiana County records list fantail darter, rainbow darter, greenside darter, banded darter and johnny darter among the fish reported. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Summitville Clay Works Pond Dam a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Summitville Clay Works Pond Dam.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the panfish, a small hook, a float and a piece of worm outfish everything fancy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. France Lake sits 3.9 miles off and takes the overflow. None of that is settled for Summitville Clay Works Pond Dam in what we hold.