Timberline Camp Lake near Bellville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Timberline Camp Lake in Richland County, Ohio. Beyond the shoreline you have mixed forest. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Compared with other Ohio water on our list, it sits high. Supplies mean a trip to Bellville, 4.7 miles off. Further out sit Lexington (6.8 miles) and Fredericktown (7.1 miles). Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Timberline Camp Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across Richland County include bluegill, rainbow darter and common carp. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Work Timberline Camp Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 24°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from late March. Expect the water usable from around late March until roughly late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Timberline Camp Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Carp respond to sweetcorn or boilies fished patiently on the bottom near feeding areas. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Knox Lake, 6.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Timberline Camp Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.