Fishing at Tranquil Valley Lake, Holmes County, Ohio

• Overview

  Tranquil Valley Lake lies in Holmes County, Ohio. Elevation runs to 984 feet. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Holmes County. Millersburg sits 2.7 miles from the bank. Further out sit Sugarcreek Police Dept (12 miles) and Sugarcreek (12 miles). Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Tranquil Valley Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Holmes County names rainbow darter, white sucker, redfin pickerel and fantail darter. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. At Tranquil Valley Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Tranquil Valley Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Farmerstown Lake sits 8.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Tranquil Valley Lake.