Tycoon Lake Fishing Guide, Gallia County, Ohio

• Overview

  Tycoon Lake is set in Gallia County, Ohio. It stands 614 feet above sea level. It runs to roughly 177 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline comes to about 2.7 miles, small enough to learn in a day. By surface area it heads our Gallia County listings. The closest town, Gallipolis, is 11 miles distant. It is 40 miles to Meads, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Tycoon Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Gallia County include banded darter, black crappie and bluegill. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Tycoon Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 74°F in July and bottoms out near 29°F in January. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Tycoon Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. For the carp, bait a margin spot and sit on it; corn and bread still work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Clark Chapel Acres Recreation Pond is 3.9 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Tycoon Lake.