Fishing at Tennessee Gas Lake, Carroll County, Ohio

• Overview

  In Ohio, Tennessee Gas Lake belongs to Carroll County. The country round it is farm and woodlot from end to end. At roughly 12 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Carrollton sits 4.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. It is 40 miles to Akron, the nearest city. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Tennessee Gas Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Public occurrence data for Carroll County names white sucker, bluegill, green sunfish, johnny darter and fantail darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Tennessee Gas Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 26°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Tennessee Gas Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Carroll Kemp Corporation Reservoir is 3.9 miles distant. Confirm access to Tennessee Gas Lake locally before you travel.