Fishing Terwilligers Pond in Ottawa County, Ohio

• Overview

  Terwilligers Pond lies in Ottawa County, in Ohio. The surroundings are rolling hill. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is low-lying compared with other Ohio water we list. For a base, Port Clinton sits 11 miles out. Sandusky is 16 miles away, with Oak Harbor at 19 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Terwilligers Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Ottawa County list yellow perch, freshwater drum and white bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. The shape of Terwilligers Pond decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 25°F to 73°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Terwilligers Pond. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A boat ramp sits 110 yards away, so trailered boats can get on. There is a marina, Scarpellis Marina, 150 yards away. The nearest car park is 110 yards from the water. Fishing from a pier is possible 130 yards away. A picnic site 160 yards off makes this workable with family in tow. There is a toilet block some 110 yards out. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Failing this one, try Hauncks Pond, 2.6 miles away. Ask locally about Terwilligers Pond if anything is unclear.