Timber Ridge Lake, Ohio: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Lawrence County, Ohio, sits Timber Ridge Lake. It lies 761 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 94 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. About 2.2 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Size puts it in the front rank of our Lawrence County list. The closest town, Lesage, is 11 miles distant. For a city, Meads is 24 miles off. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Timber Ridge Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Lawrence County names spotted bass, johnny darter and longear sunfish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Read Timber Ridge Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 30°F in January up to 74°F in July. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to Timber Ridge Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Payne Lake, 5.9 miles away. Signs at Timber Ridge Lake carry more weight than any list.