Twin Lakes Fishing in Union County, Ohio

• Overview

  Twin Lakes is a Union County water, in Ohio. What surrounds it is rolling hill. Marysville lies 5 miles from the water. Columbus is the closest city, 27 miles away. Others close at hand: Heart of Ohio Fish and Game Association Reservoir within 5.8 miles, Richwood Lake 10 miles, O'Shaughnessy Reservoir within 11 miles, Golden Bear Reservoir 13 miles and Greenwood Lake within 13 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Across Union County, recorded fish include green sunfish, johnny darter and orangethroat darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Twin Lakes as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 25°F in January to roughly 73°F in July. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Twin Lakes follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Heart of Ohio Fish and Game Association Reservoir is 5.8 miles off. The position on Twin Lakes is worth confirming on the day.