Timken Lake Fishing near Perry Heights, Ohio

• Overview

  The Stark County entry here is Timken Lake, in Ohio. It stands 1,053 feet above sea level. At roughly 16 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Perry Heights, 3.5 miles out. Beyond it, Massillon at 3.7 miles and Genoa at 4.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Timken Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Stark County names bluegill, johnny darter, white sucker and green sunfish. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Anyone new to Timken Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 25°F at the bottom of winter. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. On Timken Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The car has to stay 0.9 miles away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Lake Cable, 2 miles away. Signs at Timken Lake carry more weight than any list.