Fishing at Sunset Lake, Coshocton County, Ohio

• Overview

  Sunset Lake falls in Coshocton County, part of Ohio. It stands 840 feet above sea level. This is a pocket water of some 11 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Coshocton is the closest town at 3.3 miles. Then West Lafayette, 9 miles, and Dresden, 12 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Sunset Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. County-wide records name banded darter, johnny darter, greenside darter, variegate darter and bluebreast darter. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Sunset Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 26°F on the long-run figures. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That is the shape of the year on Sunset Lake. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A light spinning outfit with a small box of lures and some bait covers most of what swims here. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. For a change of water, Middle Basin is 2.7 miles distant. Signs at Sunset Lake carry more weight than any list.